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Two Weeks Later, Outrage Rises in Charlotte Rail Murder

September 9, 2025 The Center Square

Chilling video of the Aug. 22 stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail has drawn increased awareness of the incident.

Canadian National Railway Company in Chicago.

CN Expands Firefighting Fleet with New Assets and Upgrades to Existing Trains

September 9, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN has expanded its firefighting capabilities with new assets and upgrades to its specialized fire suppression fleet.

FRA Announces More Track Inspectors to Confirm Structural Safety of Bridges

September 8, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration will expand the number of inspectors monitoring railroad bridges from fewer than 10 to more than 160.

Delta Railroad Services Unveils First-of-Its-Kind Rail Unloader to Boost Efficiency and Safety

September 6, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Delta Railroad Services has introduced a new, rail-bound, custom-engineered, and built Rail Unloader Car.

Union Pacific Railroad Announces Pay Raises and Labor Agreements with 11 Unions

September 4, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific is pleased to announce that it has reached ratified agreements with 11 unions that cover 12 crafts and represent 46% of the railroad’s craft employees.

Dunedin Railways Expands Summer Schedule and Opens Station Office Seven Days a Week

September 2, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dunedin Railways is entering an exciting new chapter this summer, announcing an expanded service schedule and the reopening of its Station Office at the city’s iconic Dunedin Railway Station.

Department of Transportation Reclaiming Control of D.C. Union Station

August 29, 2025 The Center Square

In the Trump administration’s latest bid to “beautify” Washington, D.C. and make it safer, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it is reclaiming control of Washington Union Station.

Maryland Department of Transportation Awards $1.2 Million in Grants

August 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Maryland Department of Transportation awarded $1.2 million in grant funding as part of the inaugural Freight Rail Grant Program, which the Department launched this year.

North Georgia Railroad Crossing to Close for Removal

August 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The railroad crossing at State Route 52 in Gilmer County will be closed starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, for removal work, the Georgia Department of Transportation announced.