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[ August 13, 2025 ] Alstom Unveils Design Traxx Universal Electric Locomotive in Romania World
[ August 13, 2025 ] Report: Overhaul Passenger Rail Through Competition, Private Investment and Targeted Infrastructure Funding Miscellaneous
[ August 13, 2025 ] Marmon Rail Introduces ProTecht: Industry-First Mobile, Autonomous Tank Car Cleaning System Miscellaneous
[ August 11, 2025 ] Rail Vision Receives European Patent for Innovative Locomotive Imaging Technology Miscellaneous
[ August 7, 2025 ] Amtrak’s NextGen Acela Debuts on Aug. 28 Amtrak

DART Headquarters Closed Due to Power Outage, Transit Services Unaffected

January 30, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has temporarily closed its headquarters at 1401 Pacific Avenue, including DARTmart and Lost & Found, due to a power outage. The closure will remain in effect until further notice as crews work to restore power to the facility.

NJ Transit Engineers Strike Looms as Union Rejects Proposal Over Wage Dispute

January 29, 2025 New Jersey Monitor

The union that represents NJ Transit’s train engineers has rejected a settlement recommended by a federal board overseeing its wage dispute with the state transit agency, clearing the path to a possible strike in March.

Norfolk Southern Reports $3 Billion in Q4 Revenue

January 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corporation’s fourth quarter revenue was $3 billion, with $1.1 billion in income from railway operations, an operating ratio of 62.6% and diluted earnings per share of $3.23.

Duffy Sworn in as 20th Transportation Secretary

January 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Sean Duffy was officially sworn in as the 20th Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation.

Metro-North Requests One-Year Extension for Trail Negotiation

January 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metro-North Commuter Railroad has requested a one-year extension from the Surface Transportation Board for the negotiation period regarding trail use of the 41.1-mile Beacon Line in Dutchess and Putnam Counties, New York.

STB Seeks to Fill Passenger Rail Advisory Committee Vacancy

January 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Surface Transportation Board issued a notice to solicit nominations for candidates to fill a vacancy on the Board’s Passenger Rail Advisory Committee.

CSX Reports $1.11 Billion Q4 2024 Operating Income

January 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Corp. announced last week that its fourth-quarter 2024 operating income was $1.11 billion, down from $1.32 billion last year.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City, TCRC-MWED Reach Tentative Collective Agreement

January 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Kansas City said the railroad has reached a tentative four-year collective agreement with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Maintenance of Way Employees Division representing engineering service employees in Canada.

U.S. Senate Confirms Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary

January 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.S. Senate has confirmed former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy as the next U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary.

North Florida Industrial Railroad Looking to Lease Columbia County, Florida, Rail Line

January 28, 2025 Special to Railfanning.org

North Florida Industrial Railroad, LLC, a noncarrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption to lease and operate approximately 4,891 feet of track near Lake City in Columbia County, Florida.