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[ February 12, 2026 ] Amtrak Previews New Airo Fleet During Event Amtrak
[ February 12, 2026 ] Wabtec Completes Acquisition of Swedish Company Dellner Couplers Miscellaneous
[ February 11, 2026 ] Union Pacific Recognized as Industry Leader in Intermodal Service in 2025 Union Pacific
[ February 10, 2026 ] Judge Allows Gateway Project Funding Freeze to Continue Until Thursday Amtrak
[ February 8, 2026 ] Judge Orders Trump Administration to Release Federal Funds for Gateway Project Amtrak

Norfolk Southern Says it Helped 75 Industries Relocate in 2017

January 11, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern said it helped 75 industries in locating or expanding their business operations along its rail lines in 2017.

Amtrak Kicks Off More Work at Penn Station

January 9, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak this week kicked off the next phase of its Infrastructure Renewal program at New York Penn Station.

Dozen Killed in South Africa Train Crash

January 4, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

A dozen people were killed and 268 injured after a passenger train collided with a truck in South Africa, the BBC reported.

CN Acquiring 200 Locomotives from GE Transportation

December 29, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN will acquire 200 new locomotives over the next three years from GE Transportation to handle growth opportunities and drive operational efficiency across its system, the railroad said.

Here’s Who New Yorkers Think Should Pay for Subway Repairs

October 24, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Registered voters in New York City have a novel idea for who should pay for subway repairs.

Union Pacific Pays Tribute to Armed Forces with New Locomotive

October 20, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

UP No. 1943 spotlights Union Pacific’s relationship with thousands of veterans who helped build America after defending the United States.

Nashville Mayor Unveils Transportation Framework That Includes 26 Miles of Light Rail

October 19, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

The mayor of Nashville, Tenn., this week unveiled a $5.2 billion transportation framework for the city and Middle Tennessee, a proposal voters will decide next year. Let’s Move Nashville would fund 26 miles of Nashville’s first-ever light rail system, four rapid bus routes and an increase in the service and frequency of the bus system.