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New Interislander Ferries in New Zealand Will Have Rail Capacity

Two new Interislander ferries will enter service on the Cook Strait by Christmas 2029, New Zealand officials said.

Trail to Determine Who Pays What in East Palestine Settlement

A trial will determine how much Norfolk Southern, GATX and OxyVinyls will pay toward a $600 million settlement related to the Feb. 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern Railway toxic derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

MARTA Interactive Tool Helps Track Capital Projects Progress

MARTA has released a new online interactive tool to track the progress of its sweeping program of capital projects to maintain, improve, and expand the system.

Blowing Smoke in Kingston, New Zealand

Just across Lake Whakatipu, the Kingston Flyer steams back and forth along a section of the former Kingston Branch, now disconnected from the rest of New Zealand’s rail network.

CSX Reaches Tentative Five-Year Deal with Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen

CSX Corp. has secured a new five-year tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen.

Port of Savannah Reports Busiest February on Record

In its busiest February ever, the Georgia Ports Authority moved 479,850 twenty-foot equivalent container units, a 6 percent increase over the same month last year.

Union Pacific Appoints Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Union Pacific Railroad has announced the appointment of Christina Conlin as senior vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, succeeding Craig Richardson, who is set to retire at the end of March.

Union Pacific, National Conference of Firemen & Oilers Reach Tentative Agreement

Union Pacific Railroad and the National Conference of Firemen & Oilers (NCFO) announced a tentative agreement that will be sent to NCFO members for ratification.

Gardner Stepping Down as Amtrak CEO so Railroad has ‘Full Faith and Confidence’ of Trump Administration

Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner is stepping down “to ensure that Amtrak continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence of this administration.”

MARTA Calls More MARTA Assessment ‘a Clear Win’

The Georgia House Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee recently convened to discuss the findings of a recent assessment of the More MARTA Program.