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Delta Railroad Services Unveils First-of-Its-Kind Rail Unloader to Boost Efficiency and Safety

September 6, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Delta Railroad Services has introduced a new, rail-bound, custom-engineered, and built Rail Unloader Car.

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.

Alstom Transferring Responsibility for River Line to NJ Transit

September 4, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Alstom is transferring responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the River Line to NJ Transit.

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.

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.