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Fink Confirmed as Federal Railroad Administration Administrator

October 9, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.S. Senate can’t keep the government open, but this week it confirmed David Fink as administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration.

Atlanta History Center, Georgia Historical Society Swap Collections, Including Central of Georgia Railway Collection

October 8, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Atlanta History Center and the Georgia Historical Society have announced an exchange of archival collections, bringing together long-separated records that will make them easier for researchers, students, and the general public to explore.

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Breaks Ground on New Newark Airport AirTrain

October 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today broke ground on a new AirTrain Newark system at Newark Liberty International Airport, marking the start of construction on a modern 2.5-mile automated people mover.

Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Steam Locomotive No. 576 Undergoes Successful Boiler Test, Paves Path to Steam

October 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The historic Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway steam locomotive No. 576 has successfully passed a major milestone in its return to steam: its hydrostatic test.

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.

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.