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[ May 2, 2026 ] CN: UP and NS Failed to Materially Improve Amended Application to Address Competitive Harms Canadian National
[ May 1, 2026 ] Mesabi Railroad Files to Operate Minnesota Line BNSF
[ May 1, 2026 ] Nebraska Business Leaders, Gov. Pillen Step Up Support for Union Pacific-Led Merger Norfolk Southern
[ April 30, 2026 ] Union Pacific’s Big Boy to Tour the Northeast for First Time in Honor of America’s 250th Anniversary Norfolk Southern
[ April 30, 2026 ] Gateway Development Commission Awarded $1.3 Billion Contract for Hudson Tunnel Project Section Amtrak

DART Names Elizabeth Reich as Chief Financial Officer

July 2, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Elizabeth Reich has joined the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) as the new chief financial officer (CFO).

Virginia and Norfolk Southern Close Western Rail Initiative Agreement

July 1, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) and Norfolk Southern announced the financial closing of the Western Rail Initiative Agreement.

Alaska Lawmakers Approve Bonding Authority for Alaska Railroad to Replace Seward Dock

May 21, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Alaska State Legislature passed legislation authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) to sell bonds to fund the replacement of its passenger dock and terminal in Seward on Wednesday.

DART Names Bernard Jackson as Chief Operations Officer

May 19, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has named Bernard Jackson as the agency’s new chief operations officer.

Gateway Commission Moves Forward on Hiring a CEO

May 19, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Gateway Development Commission board has moved forward on the hiring process for a CEO.

Bill Would Require NJ Transit to Buy and Place Signs Noting Historical Sites Near Stations

May 16, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has advanced legislation to require New Jersey Transit and bus and rail stations to display historical information about the surrounding area in or around stations and terminals.

$3.7B Sound Transit Light Rail Project Delayed

May 2, 2022 The Center Square

The east link extension project is a 14 mile extension with 10 stations between the Seattle Chinatown-International District and the Redmond Technology Station. The extension would run from Seattle through Mercer Island, Bellevue and end in Redmond.

NJ Transit Board Approves More Than $40 Million in Project Contracts

April 20, 2022 The Center Square

More than $40 million in contracts for a series of projects ranging from a tunnel rehabilitation to helping the agency prepare for severe weather have been approved by the New Jersey Transit Board of Directors.

Mayor: No cost for added police presence in New York subway system

April 18, 2022 The Center Square

New York City Mayor Eric Adams told reporters Friday that any plans to implement new security equipment or bolster police presence in the subway system would not add any burden to the taxpayers.

Manhunt Underway for New York City Subway Shooting Suspect

April 12, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Authorities here are continuing a manhunt after a gunman opened fire on the New York City Subway in Brooklyn and injured more than a dozen people.

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