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[ June 1, 2026 ] Norfolk Southern Names Brian Barr as Chief Operating Officer Norfolk Southern
[ May 29, 2026 ] STB Accepts Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Application Norfolk Southern
[ May 28, 2026 ] Britain’s Largest Train Operator to Enter Public Ownership May 31 World
[ May 21, 2026 ] Finding: New Zealand Police Breached Policy During Incident Ending in Train Collision World
[ May 21, 2026 ] Feds, Amtrak Announce Master Developer Team for New York Penn Station Renovation Amtrak

AAR: U.S. Rail Traffic up 9.7% for Week Ending Jan. 10

January 14, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Association of American Railroads reported that U.S. rail traffic increased for the week ending Jan. 10, 2026, reflecting gains in both carloads and intermodal volume.

B&O Railroad Museum Unveils Restored National Icon to Kick Off America250

January 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore unveiled the restored American Freedom Train No. 1, the locomotive that pulled the American Freedom Train during the U.S. Bicentennial, presenting the legendary locomotive as a gift to the nation to kick off the America250 celebration.

Israel Railways to Showcase Rail Vision Technology at CES 2026

January 7, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Rail Vision products will be featured at the upcoming CES 2026 exhibition through a presentation by Israel Railways, one of its customers.

Wabtec Secures $386 Million Order from New York’s MTA for New Locomotives

January 7, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Wabtec Corp. secured a $386 million follow-on order to deliver additional R255 hybrid battery-diesel work locomotives to New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

GATX, Brookfield Infrastructure Complete Acquisition of Wells Fargo’s Rail Assets

January 5, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

GATX Corp. announced the successful closing of the acquisition of Wells Fargo’s rail operating lease portfolio on Jan. 1.

FreightCar America Acquires Distributor of Railcar Components

January 5, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

FreightCar America, a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts and components, has completed the acquisition of Carly Railcar Components, a family-owned, leading distributor of railcar components.

Southeastern Railway Museum Raising Money to Restore Historic U.S. Army Transportation Corps Locomotive Crane

December 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Southeastern Railway Museum is hoping to raise $25,000 to finish the restoration of historic U.S. Army Transportation Corps Locomotive Crane C-271.

Popular Rail Shows Featuring Michael Portillo Returning in 2026

December 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Two popular train series are returning, giving viewers a chance to revisit the journeys that made former UK Member of Parliament Michael Portillo well-known among railway fans.

Georgia Officials Award Contract to Replace 1928 Lowndes County Bridge

December 11, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a $5.8 million construction contract to replace a Lowndes County bridge built in 1928 and closed by the county due to its deterioration.

Union Tank Car Company Donates Rail Tank Car to Enhance Chicagoland First Responder Training

December 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Tank Car Company donated a rail tank car to support hands-on training for the Chicago Fire Department, Calumet City Fire Department, and nearby municipalities.