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[ April 7, 2026 ] Southeastern Railway Museum to Unveil Restored Southern Railway No. 6901 On May 1 Miscellaneous
[ April 7, 2026 ] Iran Rail Network in Focus After Reported Bridge Attack and Train Travel Warning World
[ April 3, 2026 ] Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves $3.9 Million for Projects Miscellaneous
[ April 3, 2026 ] American Train Dispatchers Association, Union Pacific Railroad Reach Agreement to Protect Union Jobs Norfolk Southern
[ April 2, 2026 ] Union Pacific, Amtrak Reach Deal on Sunset Limited Track Usage in Louisiana Amtrak

FTA Announces More Than $700 Million to Replace Aging Passenger Railcars in Six Systems

May 5, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the selection of six projects in six states to replace aging passenger railcars.

MARTA Advances Capital Program with ‘Unprecedented’ State Funding

April 22, 2023 Todd DeFeo

As the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority advances its More MARTA Atlanta Program, the agency’s position is bolstered by what an executive called “unprecedented” state funding.

MBTA Gives Nod to Proposed $2.7 Billion Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

April 20, 2023 The Center Square

A proposed operating budget for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is headed to the advisory committee for final reviews.

FRA Holds Meetings to Study Expanding Amtrak Long-Distance Passenger Trains

April 6, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) concluded a series of six working group meetings in February to inform and collaborate with stakeholders across the country on FRA’s Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service Study.

Congressional Lawmakers Want Commitment to Health in East Palestine

April 6, 2023 The Center Square

U.S. Sens. from Ohio and Pennsylvania want the National Institutes of Environmental Health to help in the response to health concerns from residents impacted by the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern train derailment.

Auckland Transport Names Kimpton as its New Chief Executive Officer

March 14, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Auckland Transport (AT) has named Dean Kimpton its new chief executive officer on a fixed-term agreement for 18 months starting April 3.

Norfolk Southern Commits to New Training Center in Ohio

March 8, 2023 The Center Square

Norfolk Southern will create a new first responder training center in Ohio and expand its Operation Awareness and Response Program, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday.

Norfolk Southern CEO Pledges Pennsylvania Visit

March 8, 2023 The Center Square

Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw did not appear in front of Pennsylvania lawmakers on Wednesday, but is expected to do so later this month and provide documents that track the rail company’s response to the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

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