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News Wire

[ June 3, 2026 ] Railserve: New Safety Intelligence Improves the Industrial Railyard Safety
[ 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

Amtrak Unveils Specially-Painted Locomotive to Commemorate Operation Lifesaver 50th Anniversary

January 12, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has unveiled a specially-painted Amtrak P-42 diesel locomotive to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Operation Lifesaver.

NJ Transit Board of Directors Awards $1.9 Million as Part of Trenton Transit Center Overhaul

January 10, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit’s Board of Directors awarded a $1.9 million contract to AECOM Technical Services for design and construction support phases of a Trenton Transit Center overhaul.

Alabama-USA Corridor Investment Designed to Push Economic Development in Alabama

January 9, 2022 The Center Square

Alabama is making an investment in rail service in the central and southern parts of the state to create key port access designed to combat the current supply chain crisis and benefit the southeastern part of the country.

Canadian Pacific, Canpotex Reach Long-Term Agreement

January 9, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Railway has reached a new long-term agreement with Canpotex Limited.

Canadian Pacific, Canadian Tire Reach Multi-Year Agreement to Move Goods

January 9, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific and Canadian Tire Corp. recently reached a multi-year agreement to continue moving the retailer’s goods in Canada.

Amtrak Agrees to Support Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern Merger

January 9, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has reached an agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway to support the freight railroad’s proposed combination with Kansas City Southern.

Wabtec Acquires MASU’s Railway Friction Business

January 5, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Wabtec Corp. has acquired MASU’s railway friction business, a move Wabtec officials say will accelerate its long-term growth strategy in India.

NJ Transit Proceeding With $595 Million Project to Replace Raritan River Bridge

December 28, 2021 The Center Square

NJ Transit is moving forward with a $595 million project to replace the moveable, swing-span Raritan River Bridge between Perth Amboy and South Amboy.

New Jersey to Update its State Freight Rail Plan in 2022

December 24, 2021 The Center Square

New Jersey officials will update the State Freight Plan (SFP) over the next year, a move that could help the state access millions in federal dollars.

STB Approves Sale of Rail Lines in Wisconsin and Michigan

December 21, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has approved CN’s sale to Watco of non-core lines and assets on approximately 650 miles of branch lines of Wisconsin Central Ltd. in Wisconsin and Michigan.