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[ October 8, 2026 ] Amtrak Advances Planning for Replacement of Bush and Gunpowder River Bridges in Maryland Amtrak
[ October 8, 2026 ] MVR Orders Two Rack-and-Pinion Locomotives From Stadler World
[ October 8, 2026 ] After Two Decades, Connecticut’s Last Aging Rail Bridge Is Finally Being Rebuilt Amtrak
[ October 8, 2026 ] Machines With Vision Takes Aim at $78 Billion Rail Maintenance Sector Following Network Rail Deal World
[ October 8, 2026 ] Network Rail: £115m Investment Takes Flight at Manchester Airport Station World

North American Rail Solutions Acquires West Rail Construction

March 19, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

North American Rail Solutions, through its subsidiary, American Track, has acquired West Rail Construction, LLC in Vancouver, Washington.

GPA Sees January Rail Cargo Jump 27 percent

February 20, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Cargo moved by rail at the Port of Savannah reached 47,132 containers in January, an increase of 10,000 boxes, or 27 percent.

Georgia Looking to Eliminate Grade Crossings

January 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia officials are exploring ways to address blocked railroad crossings, including working with railroads to install more sidings and eliminate grade crossings.

New Jersey Bill to Improve Transportation from Atlantic City Airport to Tourism District Signed

January 19, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a measure aimed at improving transportation between the Atlantic City International Airport and Atlantic City’s tourism district was signed into law this week.

Groups Urge Reopening of Southern Border Rail Crossing Closed Due to Smugglers

December 21, 2023 The Center Square

A coalition of business associations from 17 U.S. states are urging for a rail line along a highly trafficked area of the southern U.S. border to be opened back up.

Railroads Call for Immediate Reopening of El Paso and Eagle Pass Crossings

December 18, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Association of American Railroads called on U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to reopen international crossings at Eagle Pass and El Paso, TX, which serve as key arteries for the North American rail network.

Georgia Ports Authority Invests in Rail Connections, Terminal Capacity

December 5, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Georgia Ports Authority Board has approved spending $127 million to build the Blue Ridge Connector, an inland rail terminal in Gainesville, Ga., linking Northeast Georgia with the Port of Savannah’s 35 global container ship services.

U.S. Steel Pioneers Battery-Powered Locomotives, Reinforces Commitment to Sustainability and Community

November 4, 2023 Business Wire

United States Steel Corp. announced it converted two of its diesel switcher locomotives at the Mon Valley Works’ Edgar Thomson and Clairton Plants to state-of-the-art battery-operated locomotives.