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[ February 13, 2026 ] Feds Say Funding for Gateway Project is Coming After States Sound Alarm Amtrak
[ 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

CPKC Says 16 U.S. Labor Agreements Ratified

January 15, 2026 The Turntable

Canadian Pacific Kansas City said 16 tentative collective bargaining agreements reached in recent weeks with various U.S. labor unions have been ratified, covering about 700 railroad employees across multiple states.

Union Pacific Outlines Proposed Norfolk Southern Merger at Shipper Meeting

January 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corp. said it met with customers at the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers’ winter meeting to discuss the proposed merger with Norfolk Southern and respond to criticism of the transaction.

Rail Vision Completes Acquisition of Majority Stake in Quantum Transportation

January 15, 2026 The Turntable

Rail Vision Ltd. said it has completed its previously announced strategic transaction to acquire a 51% ownership interest in Quantum Transportation Ltd., giving Rail Vision majority ownership and control of the company.

AAR: U.S. Rail Traffic up 9.7% for Week Ending Jan. 10

January 14, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Association of American Railroads reported that U.S. rail traffic increased for the week ending Jan. 10, 2026, reflecting gains in both carloads and intermodal volume.

BNSF: Railway Surpasses Own Industry-Leading Safety Records in 2025

January 14, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway said its safety results for 2025 marked the best year ever in the company’s 177-year history.

CN Files Motion to Force Disclosure in UP-NS Merger Review

January 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN has filed a motion with the Surface Transportation Board to compel additional information in relation to the proposed merger agreement between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.

UK Safety Board to Publish Safety Digest Following December Overspeed

January 13, 2026 The Turntable

The United Kingdom Rail Accident Investigation Branch will publish a safety digest after a Great Northern train oversped through a diverging junction at Cambridge Junction on Dec. 11, 2025, traveling 56 mph in an area with a 25-mph limit.

Murphy: Fixing NJ Transit Needs More Time

January 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

In his final State of the State address, Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said fixing NJ Transit will need more time.

B&O Railroad Museum Unveils Restored National Icon to Kick Off America250

January 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore unveiled the restored American Freedom Train No. 1, the locomotive that pulled the American Freedom Train during the U.S. Bicentennial, presenting the legendary locomotive as a gift to the nation to kick off the America250 celebration.

Norfolk Southern Surpasses $18 Million in Donations for Third Straight Year

January 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern donated more than $18.2 million in 2025 to charities across its 22-state network, supporting programs aligned with its community impact pillars: sustainability, safety, workforce development and thriving communities.

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