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Union Pacific Appoints Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

March 25, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Railroad has announced the appointment of Christina Conlin as senior vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, succeeding Craig Richardson, who is set to retire at the end of March.

Union Pacific, National Conference of Firemen & Oilers Reach Tentative Agreement

March 20, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Railroad and the National Conference of Firemen & Oilers (NCFO) announced a tentative agreement that will be sent to NCFO members for ratification.

Gardner Stepping Down as Amtrak CEO so Railroad has ‘Full Faith and Confidence’ of Trump Administration

March 20, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner is stepping down “to ensure that Amtrak continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence of this administration.”

MARTA Calls More MARTA Assessment ‘a Clear Win’

March 18, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Georgia House Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee recently convened to discuss the findings of a recent assessment of the More MARTA Program.

New Zealand Police Continue to Probe Invercargill Fatality

March 18, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Zealand Police are continuing to investigate a train fatality in Invercargill, including work on the ongoing formal identification process.

MARTA: East Lake Station Planned Closure Delayed

March 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority said the planned closure of the south entrance at East Lake Station for pedestrian bridge replacement has been delayed.

New Zealand Police: Person Killed in Invercargill Train Incident

March 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A pedestrian died after they were struck by a freight train in Invercargill, New Zealand.

USW Ratifies New Collective Bargaining Agreement with CPKC

March 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Kansas City said that United Steelworkers, representing roughly 600 clerical and intermodal employees in Canada, has ratified a new four-year collective agreement.

Person Killed by Train Near Hamilton, New Zealand

March 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A young female struck by a train in Matamata, New Zealand, has died from her injuries, authorities said.

CN, Iowa Northern Railway Officially Merge Operations

March 4, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN and Iowa Northern Railway Company officially joined their operations on March 1, as previously authorized by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board.