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The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed David Capozzi, Elaine Clegg, Ronald Batory and Lanhee Chen to serve on the Amtrak Board of Directors.

While many Kiwis are looking forward to a well-earned summer break, KiwiRail teams are ramping up in preparation for their busiest Christmas closure period to date.

Great Journeys New Zealand is reviving a popular rail route next year for a strictly limited time only, allowing guests to relive a nostalgic journey from the past.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated David Fink as the next administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration. Trump said Fink, a fifth generation railroader and the former president of Pan Am Railways, will bring his more than 45 years of transportation leadership and success, which will deliver the FRA into a new era of safety and technological innovation. Fink’s father, worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central and Guilford Transportation, which rebranded as Pan Am Railways in 2006 after buying an American World Airways’ name, colors and logo. “Under David’s guidance, the Federal Railroad Administration will be GREAT again,” Trump said

Amtrak has selected a Skanska, Walsh & Herzog Joint Venture to conduct pre-construction activities and pursue future contract opportunities for the full construction scope of the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project.

Norfolk Southern Corporation named Michael Barr vice president of investor relations and treasurer.

The Federal Railroad Administration announced a final rule to further enhance the safety of the U.S. freight rail industry by introducing tougher standards for newly built freight cars placed into service within the U.S.

Workers at two railroads represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen of the Teamsters Rail Conference have ratified new contracts.

Amtrak has completed a key early construction milestone for the Susquehanna River Bridge Project, removing the 10th and final remnant pier from the river.

The Federal Transit Administration today announced a $267.8 million construction grant award in San Antonio, Texas.