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[ September 4, 2026 ] Posner Seeks Stake in Morristown & Erie Railway Short Line/Regional
[ September 3, 2026 ] Norfolk Southern Completes Alabama Rail Upgrades Norfolk Southern
[ September 3, 2026 ] Transportation Department Announces $166 Million to Upgrade Passenger Railcars Commuter Rail
[ September 2, 2026 ] Amtrak: New System Expansion Committee to Advance Passenger Rail Growth Amtrak
[ August 31, 2026 ] Amtrak Breaks Ground on New Train Maintenance Facility in New York City Amtrak

UK RAIB Offers Recommendations for Tree Management Near Rail Lines Following 2024

February 3, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The UK’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch made two recommendations for tree management near rail lines after a passenger train derailment in Norfolk, England, in February 2024.

Saratoga Railroad Wants to Abandon 23.71-Mile Rail Line in Wyoming

January 31, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Saratoga Railroad, LLC, is seeking to abandon a roughly 23.71-mile rail line in Wyoming.

State of MARTA Event Featured Preview of New State-of-the-Art Trains

January 30, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

At today’s State of MARTA event, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) laid out the transformative initiatives underway that define the future of transit in metro Atlanta, addressing the region’s growing population and increasing transportation needs.

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.