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News Wire

[ January 9, 2026 ] Sherrill Keeping Kolluri as NJ Transit Head Commuter Rail
[ January 9, 2026 ] California Gives Up on Suing Feds Over Canceled Rail ‘Boondoggle’ Funds Commuter Rail
[ January 9, 2026 ] Coal and Power Groups Back UP-Norfolk Southern Merger Norfolk Southern
[ January 8, 2026 ] Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Approved $1.9 million in Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades Safety
[ January 7, 2026 ] Israel Railways to Showcase Rail Vision Technology at CES 2026 Miscellaneous

CSX Names Steve Angel as President and Chief Executive Officer

October 1, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The CSX Corp. Board of Directors has named Steve Angel as President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board, effective Sept. 28.

Train of Honor

September 30, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The CSX executive train pulls into Kennesaw, Georgia, on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.

Central Ohio Leaders, Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Push for Central Ohio Passenger Rail Revival

September 24, 2025 The Turntable

Central Ohio leaders and former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently met to advance plans for restoring passenger rail to the region, which has been without service since 1979.

Union Pacific and SMART-TD Reach Deal Tied to Proposed Norfolk Southern merger

September 24, 2025 The Turntable

The nation’s largest railroad and its largest rail union announced an unprecedented agreement that both sides said guarantees job security for thousands of workers as Union Pacific pursues a merger with Norfolk Southern.

GATX Corporation to Acquire Approximately 6,000 Freight Railcars From DB Cargo AG

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

GATX Corp. announced that its subsidiary, GATX Rail Europe (GRE), has entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 6,000 railcars from DB Cargo AG, one of Europe’s largest rail freight operating companies.

Next Phase of MARTA’s Five Points Transformation Starts Oct. 13

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The next phase of MARTA’s Five Points Transformation project starts on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, with the closure of the Peachtree Street station entrance and the federal tunnel for employees.

Unanimous Agreement to Restore Federal Control of Union Station

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The boards of directors for Amtrak and the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation unanimously agreed to approve the terms of a renegotiated cooperative agreement restoring strong federal control of the facility.

An Amtrak train pulls into Winter Park, Florida.

Feds Announce $5 Billion in Funding for Intercity Passenger Rail Safety

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the National Railroad Partnership Program, allocating more than $5 billion in funding for projects that enhance safety on intercity passenger rail networks.

Kazakhstan Awards Wabtec a $4.2 Billion Locomotive Order

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Wabtec Corp. has inked an agreement with National Company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the national railway of Kazakhstan, to deliver Evolution Series locomotives and provide long-term service support.

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