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NJ Transit Releases RFQ for Northern Rail Maintenance-of-Way Facility

July 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit has released a Request for Qualifications for Special Prequalification for the Final Design, Construction, and Commissioning of the Northern Rail Maintenance-of-Way Facility in Clifton.

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Explore Historic Merger

July 21, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are reportedly eyeing a potential merger.

NJ Transit Board Adopts Fiscal 2026 Budget

July 18, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The NJ Transit Board of Directors has adopted the agency’s fiscal 2026 operating budget, local programs budget and authorized capital funding.

Another British Rail Operator Falls Under Public Control

July 18, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

c2c’s services will become the next publicly owned train services starting this Sunday, July 22, as part of the United Kingdom government’s plans to take over railways.

MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood Stepping Down

July 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood is stepping down, apparently citing concerns about immigration.

Officials Consider Direct Rail Link Between London, Berlin

July 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Officials in the United Kingdom and Germany are considering a direct rail line between London and Berlin.

United Kingdom Rail Investigators Probing June Collision at Sheffield Crossing

July 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United Kingdom Rail Accident Investigation Branch is investigating the collision of a tram and two pedestrians at a Sheffield crossing in June.

The Southerner Returns: Dunedin Railways and Great Journeys New Zealand Celebrate Success of Special Rail Experience

July 9, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dunedin Railways is celebrating the phenomenal public response to The Southerner’s highly anticipated return this October, with its three-day Christchurch to Dunedin rail package, including the Taieri Gorge, nearly sold out.

Union Pacific Celebrates its 163rd Birthday with Commemorative Lincoln Locomotive

July 2, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Railroad celebrated its 163rd birthday in the hometown of its famed founder, President Abraham Lincoln, with the help of numerous dignitaries and its newest commemorative locomotive that honors Lincoln’s role in laying the foundation for America’s best-in-the-world freight rail system.

Coastal Mississippi Welcomes Passenger Rail Service for the First Time in Decades

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Returns in August

July 1, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak’s new Mardi Gras Service is set to return in August, marking the long-anticipated return of passenger rail service to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.