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[ June 6, 2025 ] NJ Transit Advancing Northern Rail Maintenance-of-Way Project with RFQ Commuter Rail
[ June 6, 2025 ] JetBlue, Brightline Launching Air-and-Rail Booking Partnership Miscellaneous
[ June 6, 2025 ] Amtrak Virginia Sets Ridership Record in April Amtrak
[ June 6, 2025 ] Amtrak: Borealis Tops 205,800 Guests at First Anniversary Amtrak
[ June 5, 2025 ] Amtrak Faces’ Imminent Service Suspension’ Without Texas Funding Amtrak

State of MARTA Event Featured Preview of New State-of-the-Art Trains

January 30, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

At today’s State of MARTA event, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) laid out the transformative initiatives underway that define the future of transit in metro Atlanta, addressing the region’s growing population and increasing transportation needs.

DART Headquarters Closed Due to Power Outage, Transit Services Unaffected

January 30, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has temporarily closed its headquarters at 1401 Pacific Avenue, including DARTmart and Lost & Found, due to a power outage. The closure will remain in effect until further notice as crews work to restore power to the facility.

Norfolk Southern Reports $3 Billion in Q4 Revenue

January 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corporation’s fourth quarter revenue was $3 billion, with $1.1 billion in income from railway operations, an operating ratio of 62.6% and diluted earnings per share of $3.23.

Duffy Sworn in as 20th Transportation Secretary

January 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Sean Duffy was officially sworn in as the 20th Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation.

Metro-North Requests One-Year Extension for Trail Negotiation

January 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metro-North Commuter Railroad has requested a one-year extension from the Surface Transportation Board for the negotiation period regarding trail use of the 41.1-mile Beacon Line in Dutchess and Putnam Counties, New York.

STB Seeks to Fill Passenger Rail Advisory Committee Vacancy

January 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Surface Transportation Board issued a notice to solicit nominations for candidates to fill a vacancy on the Board’s Passenger Rail Advisory Committee.

CSX Reports $1.11 Billion Q4 2024 Operating Income

January 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Corp. announced last week that its fourth-quarter 2024 operating income was $1.11 billion, down from $1.32 billion last year.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City, TCRC-MWED Reach Tentative Collective Agreement

January 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Kansas City said the railroad has reached a tentative four-year collective agreement with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Maintenance of Way Employees Division representing engineering service employees in Canada.

U.S. Senate Confirms Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary

January 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.S. Senate has confirmed former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy as the next U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary.

Georgia Ports: Port of Savannah, Port of Brunswick See Significant Growth

January 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Georgia Ports Authority handled more than 2.8 million TEUs in fiscal year 2025, from July 1 to December 31, an increase of 11.4 percent, or nearly 300,000 TEUs in the Port of Savannah.

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