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[ March 25, 2026 ] Sugar Express Locomotive Headed to Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Miscellaneous
[ March 24, 2026 ] NJ Transit, Amtrak Trains Operating Over New Portal North Bridge Amtrak
[ March 24, 2026 ] Sherrill Signs Executive Order to Improve NJ Transit Rider Experience Commuter Rail
[ March 24, 2026 ] NTSB Releases Preliminary Information of Probe Into February Amtrak Employee Death Amtrak
[ March 24, 2026 ] Amtrak: Two South Carolina Stations Upgraded Amtrak

Trump Orders Emergency Board to Address Long Island Rail Road Labor Disputes

September 16, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing an emergency board to investigate ongoing labor disputes between the Long Island Rail Road and several unions.

Report: MTA Lost $1B to Fare and Toll Scofflaws in 2024

September 16, 2025 The Center Square

New York City’s public transit system lost more than $1 billion last year to riders who don’t pay their fares and drivers who avoid paying tolls, according to a new report by a state watchdog.

Railroad Safety in Focus During Rail Safety Week

September 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Operation Lifesaver and Operation Lifesaver Canada, along with freight and passenger railroads, are partnering for a rail safety awareness campaign Sept. 15-21, highlighting the importance of making safe choices around tracks and trains.

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern: New Intermodal Gateway Expands Market Access

September 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp. are launching a new domestic intermodal service to deliver greater market reach and more efficient freight transportation options.

Hunt: Taking MARTA from Good to Great ‘Will Require Some Short-Term Discomfort for Long-Term Gain’

September 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The interim general manager wants to take the transit system from “good” to “great” by enhancing safety, reliability, and customer service.

Logistics Operator Opens New 291,000 Square-Foot Facility in Rincon, Georgia

September 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A new cold storage facility, located 30 minutes from the port, has added nearly 300,000 square feet of space in Coastal Georgia for protein exports and other temperature-controlled cargo.

STB Approves Watco Holdings’ Request to Acquire Control of Great Lakes Central Railroad

September 12, 2025 The Turntable

The Surface Transportation Board has approved Watco Holdings Inc.’s request for an exemption to acquire control of the Great Lakes Central Railroad.

Alberta Heartland Railway Limited Plans Multiservice Rail Terminal

September 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Alberta Heartland Railway Limited, a Genesee & Wyoming Canada Inc. subsidiary, has entered into various agreements with Gasia Energy Corp., including the long-term lease of more than 50 acres at Gasia’s planned energy complex in Strathcona County.

MARTA Interim General Manager Announces Leadership Restructuring

September 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Interim General Manager and CEO Jonathan Hunt announced a restructuring of his leadership team with a renewed focus on operational safety, reliability and project delivery.

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