Railfanning.org News Wire – Page 27

Ohio launches effort to expand commercial truck parking

July 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Ohio officials today announced details of a new plan to address the shortage of safe, accessible commercial-truck parking in Ohio by adding at least 1,400 new truck parking spaces across the state.

MARTA to Suspend Streetcar Service for Months

July 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will suspend streetcar service beginning Monday, Sept. 8, a suspension expected to last approximately three to four months.

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern to Create America’s First Transcontinental Railroad

July 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp. today announced an agreement to create America’s first transcontinental railroad.

Reports: UP to Buy NS for $85 Billion

July 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern in a deal valued at $85 billion, according to reports.

Amtrak Celebrate ‘Borealis’ Reaching Quarter-Million Riders

July 26, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak recently carried its 250,000th guest on state-sponsored Borealis trains between the Twin Cities and Chicago over the Independence Day 2025 holiday weekend.

Canadian National Railway Company in Chicago.

CN: Railroad Drove Margin Improvement Despite Challenging External Environment

July 26, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN reported revenues of more than C$4.2 million for the second quarter ending June 30, a decrease of C$57 million, or 1%.

Norfolk Southern Files to Abandon 11-Mile Virginia Line

July 26, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Railway Co. has filed a verified notice to discontinue service over a roughly 11-mile rail line in Virginia.

Union Pacific Reports $1.9 Billion in Second Quarter Net Income

July 25, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corporation reported 2025 second quarter net income of $1.9 billion, or $3.15 per diluted share.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Temporarily Suspend Train Service North of Goleta Station

July 25, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency announced that train service north of Goleta will be suspended from Aug. 1 through Aug. 16 due to the La Cañada Honda Bridge Replacement Project.

Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific Confirm Merger Talks

July 24, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. and Union Pacific Corp. confirmed today that the companies are engaged in advanced discussions regarding a potential business combination.