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NTSB Probing Fire on SEPTA Train

February 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Federal officials are set to probe a fire on a Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority train that forced more than 300 passengers to evacuate.

35 Years Ago, J.B. Hunt Revolutionized a New Kind of Service

February 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. recently achieved a major company milestone as its intermodal service surpassed 35 years of operations.

Amtrak Nixing DEI Initiatives, Bloomberg Reports

February 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak will stop funding its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives immediately and will require employees to work from the office four days a week starting March 3, Bloomberg reported.

Cincinnati Could Use Cincinnati Southern Sale Proceeds for ‘Underserved’ Communities

February 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Cincinnati Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney has proposed using a portion of the proceeds from the Cincinnati Southern Railway sale to benefit 15 “underserved” communities.

UP Declares First Quarter 2025 Dividend

February 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corp. has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.34 per share on the company’s common stock.

CPKC Dedicates Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge

February 6, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Kansas City officially opened the Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge with a ceremonial ribbon cutting held over the Rio Grande.

Georgia Railroad Lauds Ruling Upholding Right to Use Eminent Domain to Take Land for Spur

February 6, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A Georgia short line railroad has lauded a Fulton County Superior Court judge’s ruling upholding a Georgia Public Service Commission ruling granting the railroad company the power to take land from several property owners in Sparta, Georgia, for a spur.

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NTSB Probing Fire on SEPTA Train

35 Years Ago, J.B. Hunt Revolutionized a New Kind of Service

Amtrak Nixing DEI Initiatives, Bloomberg Reports

Cincinnati Could Use Cincinnati Southern Sale Proceeds for ‘Underserved’ Communities

UP Declares First Quarter 2025 Dividend

CPKC Dedicates Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge

Georgia Railroad Lauds Ruling Upholding Right to Use Eminent Domain to Take Land for Spur

Judge Upholds Georgia Public Service Commission Sandersville Railroad Ruling

Union Tank Car, Procor Limited Unveil Leadership Changes and Consolidation Plan

CTA President Retires, Bringing 40 Year Public Transportation Career to a Close