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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.

Canadian National Railway Company in Chicago.

Madeleine Paquin Appointed to CN Board of Directors

September 18, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Madeleine Paquin has been appointed to CN’s Board of Directors.

MTA: All R211S Train Cars in Service on Staten Island Railway

September 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The entire Staten Island Railway fleet is now entirely made up of the standard R211 subway cars, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced.

Trump Orders Emergency Board to Address Long Island Rail Road Labor Disputes

September 16, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing an emergency board to investigate ongoing labor disputes between the Long Island Rail Road and several unions.

Railroad Safety in Focus During Rail Safety Week

September 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Operation Lifesaver and Operation Lifesaver Canada, along with freight and passenger railroads, are partnering for a rail safety awareness campaign Sept. 15-21, highlighting the importance of making safe choices around tracks and trains.

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern: New Intermodal Gateway Expands Market Access

September 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp. are launching a new domestic intermodal service to deliver greater market reach and more efficient freight transportation options.

Hunt: Taking MARTA from Good to Great ‘Will Require Some Short-Term Discomfort for Long-Term Gain’

September 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The interim general manager wants to take the transit system from “good” to “great” by enhancing safety, reliability, and customer service.