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[ May 1, 2025 ] Sierra Northern Railway Files to Convert California Line to Mainline Track Short Line/Regional
[ May 1, 2025 ] Union Pacific Unveils Commemorative Lincoln Locomotive No. 1616 with First Trip Planned in May Union Pacific
[ April 30, 2025 ] NJ Transit Working on Contingency Plans for Potential Union Strike Commuter Rail
[ April 30, 2025 ] Interim Report Released on Talerddig Train Collision in Wales World
[ April 24, 2025 ] Union Pacific Volume Growth and Robust Core Pricing Gains Offset by Business Mix and Fuel Headwinds Union Pacific

Measure Would Create a Coordinated Federal Response to Organized Retail Crime

April 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

U.S. Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley and U.S. Rep. David Joyce introduced the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) to create a coordinated federal response to the mounting wave of sophisticated attacks against the nation’s supply chain and retailers.

Missing New Jersey ‘Merci Train’ boxcar Located, to be Restored

April 2, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The car, missing for more than 60 years, was located in a warehouse in Kansas City, Missouri.

IAM District 19 Reaches Tentative Agreement with National Carriers’ Conference Committee Rail Carriers

April 1, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

IAM District 19 has reached a tentative agreement with the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC) covering roughly 4,900 freight rail members.

FreightCar America Announces New $35 Million Asset-Based Lending Credit Facility

February 18, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

FreightCar America, Inc. has closed a new Asset-Based Lending credit facility with Bank of America.

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.

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

February 6, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Tank Car Company and Procor Limited have announced key leadership changes and a consolidation of their North American operations.

DART Headquarters Closed Due to Power Outage, Transit Services Unaffected

January 30, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has temporarily closed its headquarters at 1401 Pacific Avenue, including DARTmart and Lost & Found, due to a power outage. The closure will remain in effect until further notice as crews work to restore power to the facility.