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MARTA Says Bond Deal Will Save Millions

February 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors has approved a resolution to execute financial transactions that will generate substantial savings and increase the Authority’s liquidity by hundreds of millions of dollars.

CRC-MWED Ratifies New Collective Bargaining Agreement with CPKC

February 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Kansas City said that the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Maintenance of Way Employees Division, which represents engineering service employees in Canada, has ratified a new four-year collective agreement.

Bill Would Incentivize Replacement, Modernization of U.S. Freight Railcar Fleet

February 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A group of congressmen have introduced legislation to encourage the replacement and modernization of the U.S. freight railcar fleet.

CTA to Present Final Plans for Space Beneath Lawrence and Bryn Mawr Stations

February 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Chicago Transit Authority will hold community meetings on Feb. 25 and 26 to present final development plans for the space under the new “L” tracks between the Lawrence and Bryn Mawr stations.

VIA Rail Looking to Replace Long-Distance, Regional and Remote Fleet

February 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

VIA Rail Canada recently launched requests for qualifications for locomotives and cars to replace its Long-Distance, Regional and Remote fleet.

MARTA Closing East Lake Station South Entrance to Replace Pedestrian Bridge

February 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will close the south entrance of East Lake Station, including the south pedestrian bridge, bus loop and south parking lot starting Monday, March 24, to replace the pedestrian bridge.

Teamsters Support Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary

February 11, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Teamsters Union is proud to strongly support the nomination of former U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Oregon, to be the next U.S. Secretary of Labor.

Union Pacific Continues Transferring Commuter Rail Services to Metra

February 11, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific said it is working closely with Metra to finalize the safe and seamless transfer of commuter rail services on three lines in the Chicago metropolitan area: the Union Pacific North, Northwest, and West Lines.

NJBIA: Fiscal 2026 Budget, Corporate Transit Tax Revenues Must Fully Go to NJ Transit

February 11, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

With Gov. Phil Murphy’s Fiscal 2026 budget address approaching on Feb. 25, the New Jersey Business & Industry Association wants the $1 billion Corporate Transit Tax levied on New Jersey’s largest job creators to be fully dedicated to its intended target – NJ Transit.

NS: $1 Billion in Infrastructure Improvements completed in 2024

February 10, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corporation said it has completed infrastructure improvements worth $1 billion in 2024 across its 22-state network.