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NJ Transit, Developer Advancing Metropark Station Upgrades

November 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit is working with private developer DOR Woodbridge to overhaul Metropark Station as part of a broader mixed-use redevelopment.

Union Pacific Recognizes 16 Customers, Suppliers with Sustainability Partner Awards

November 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Railroad has recognized 16 customers and suppliers with its 2025 Sustainability Partner Awards, celebrating their commitment to advancing environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.

PUCO Approves $1.4 Million for Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades

November 6, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has approved more than $1.4 million in safety upgrades for rail crossings in three Ohio counties.

Report: Rail Regulation Should Align with the Law and Economic Reality Following Supreme Court Decision

November 6, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The regulatory framework for freight rail must be updated to reflect both the current competitive landscape and the legal consequences of a 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision, the International Center for Law & Economics said in a new report.

NJ Transit Completes Mahwah Station Exterior Renovations

November 5, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit has completed exterior renovations at Mahwah Station, marking another milestone in what the agency said is a commitment to improving the customer travel experience and preserving critical transportation assets.

Rail Accident Investigation Branch Urges Crossing Safety Changes Following Child’s Death

November 4, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.K.’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch is calling for new level-crossing safeguards after an 11-year-old was struck and killed by a passenger train at Bourneview footpath crossing near Kenley, south London, in January.

Avanti West Coast Train Derails Near Shap; No Serious Injuries Reported

November 3, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

An Avanti West Coast train derailed near Shap, Cumbria, at about 6:15 a.m. local time on Nov. 3, with officials reporting no serious injuries.

Man Charged With Stabbing on London North Eastern Railway Train

November 3, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A 32-year-old man will appear at court this morning charged in connection with a major incident on a train in Cambridgeshire on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 1.

MARTA Completes Garnett Station Platform Renovation

October 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has resumed Red and Gold Line service at Garnett Station after trains temporarily skipped the station for six weeks to allow platform renovations.

Port of Savannah September Volumes Up, Sets Monthly Record in Intermodal Rail Cargo

October 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Port of Savannah handled 486,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units in September, an increase of 8%, or 35,280 TEUs, compared to the same month last year.