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South Western Railway Returns to Government Ownership Under New Legislation

May 25, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

South Western Railway has become the first train service to return to public control under new legislation, marking the end of nearly 30 years of privatization.

South Carolina DOT to Detour Traffic Main Street in Elgin

May 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close and detour the U.S. Highway 1 (Main Street) bridge over the CSX Transportation in the town of Elgin in Kershaw County for repairs starting June 2.

Former CEO of South Carolina-Owned Railroad Sentenced in Federal Fraud Case

May 22, 2025 South Carolina Daily Gazette

Jeffrey McWhorter, the former head of South Carolina-owned Palmetto Railways, will serve five years of probation for his part in a felony fraud scheme involving a key Port of Charleston customer.

South Western Railway to Transfer into Public Ownership on May 25

May 22, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

South Western Railway’s services will transfer into public ownership on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Take the A-Train from Denton

May 21, 2025 Todd DeFeo

The 21-mile-long A-train opened on June 20, 2011, operating on a former Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad right-of-way.

Freight Rail Service Returns to Asheville and Western North Carolina for First Time Since Hurricane Helene

May 20, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

For the first time since Hurricane Helene devastated the Asheville area in September 2024, freight rail service has resumed for Local businesses, marking a significant milestone in the region’s recovery and economic growth.

New Jersey Assemblywoman: NJ Transit Commuters Railroaded by Murphy Administration

May 20, 2025 Special to Railfanning.org

As Gov. Phil Murphy, his administration and NJ Transit union leaders slap each other on the back for agreeing to a contract that ended the NJ Transit strike, New Jersey Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz is speaking up for the commuters and taxpayers who have been railroaded by the deal.

A NJ Transit train idles in Rahway, New Jersey.

NJ Transit to Resume on Tuesday

May 18, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and NJ Transit President & CEO Kris Kolluri announced a tentative agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen.

NJ, BLET Discussions Cease for the Day

May 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Contract negotiations between NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen have ceased for the day but remain ongoing.