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A view of railroad tracks in Helensville, New Zealand.

New Zealand Police Seek Information About Stolen Sleepers

October 1, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Zealand Police are seeking information from the public about a spate of thefts that have occurred across the wider Whangārei area over the past two months.

CSX Names Steve Angel as President and Chief Executive Officer

October 1, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The CSX Corp. Board of Directors has named Steve Angel as President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board, effective Sept. 28.

Train of Honor

September 30, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The CSX executive train pulls into Kennesaw, Georgia, on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.

GATX Corporation to Acquire Approximately 6,000 Freight Railcars From DB Cargo AG

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

GATX Corp. announced that its subsidiary, GATX Rail Europe (GRE), has entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 6,000 railcars from DB Cargo AG, one of Europe’s largest rail freight operating companies.

Next Phase of MARTA’s Five Points Transformation Starts Oct. 13

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The next phase of MARTA’s Five Points Transformation project starts on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, with the closure of the Peachtree Street station entrance and the federal tunnel for employees.

Unanimous Agreement to Restore Federal Control of Union Station

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The boards of directors for Amtrak and the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation unanimously agreed to approve the terms of a renegotiated cooperative agreement restoring strong federal control of the facility.

An Amtrak train pulls into Winter Park, Florida.

Feds Announce $5 Billion in Funding for Intercity Passenger Rail Safety

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the National Railroad Partnership Program, allocating more than $5 billion in funding for projects that enhance safety on intercity passenger rail networks.

Kazakhstan Awards Wabtec a $4.2 Billion Locomotive Order

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Wabtec Corp. has inked an agreement with National Company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the national railway of Kazakhstan, to deliver Evolution Series locomotives and provide long-term service support.

Union Pacific’s Big Boy to Make Two Whistle-Stops in Colorado

September 19, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Railroad’s iconic Big Boy No. 4014 will journey between Wyoming and Colorado later this month.

Utah’s First New Railroad in a Century opens at Lakeview Business Park

September 18, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Savage Tooele Railroad, Utah’s first new short-line railroad in more than a century, opened yesterday, providing companies in northwest Utah with a cost-effective and sustainable connection to the national rail network.