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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.

A New Passenger Station for Atlanta?

August 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

It’s that time again, when Atlanta area officials debate a new station for the city.

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.

Freight Railroads Don’t Join Voluntary Safety Program, Report Finds

August 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A new report says none of the nation’s largest freight railroads have joined a voluntary federal safety program despite earlier promises to do so.

SEPTA to Implement Fare Increase, Regional Rail Service Cuts

August 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Without the approval of new state funding, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority officials said they are moving forward with a 21.5% fare increase on Sept. 1 and new Regional Rail schedules that implement 20% service cuts on Sept. 2.

MARTA Police Arrest 17-Year-Old for Aug. 13 Shooting at Holmes Rail Station

August 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Officers with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Criminal Apprehension Team today arrested a man for the Aug. 13 shooting at H.E. Holmes rail station.

Jaguar Transport Holdings Acquires Columbia Basin Railroad and Central Washington Railroad

August 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Jaguar Transport Holdings began operating the Columbia Basin Railroad and the Central Washington Railroad on Aug. 27, following the completion of its acquisition of the two rail lines.

MARTA Trains to Skip Garnett for Platform Update

August 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority trains will temporarily skip Garnett Station from Sept. 13 to Oct. 26, so construction crews can replace the 40-year-old platform pavers.