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[ May 10, 2025 ] NJ Transit Hurtles Toward Strike Commuter Rail
[ May 10, 2025 ] Lake State Railway Files to Abandon Track in Saginaw County, Michigan Short Line/Regional
[ May 9, 2025 ] IG Report: Amtrak Could Better Identify, Manage Train Strike Risks Amtrak
[ May 9, 2025 ] New Jersey Lawmaker Calls on Trump to Intervene in NJ Transit Contract Dispute Commuter Rail
[ May 9, 2025 ] National Mediation Board Summons NJ Transit, BLET to Washington Commuter Rail

UK Branch to Investigate Death of Child Struck by Train in Croydon

February 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch will probe the Jan. 23 death of a child who was struck by a train and fatally injured while crossing the railway in the London Borough of Croydon.

Arkansas Louisiana & Mississippi Railroad Plans to Discontinue Service on Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, Line

February 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Arkansas Louisiana & Mississippi Railroad Co. plans to discontinue service on a roughly 9.32-mile rail line between milepost 551.25 and milepost 560.57 in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana.

Brunswick Now the Nation’s Top Port for Autos, Heavy Equipment

February 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Colonel’s Island Terminal is now the nation’s busiest port for autos and heavy equipment, handling more than 2 million tons of Roll-on/Roll-off cargo in 2024.

Ohio Announces More Money for Primary Care Clinic in East Palestine

February 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff announced this week that $750,000 will be awarded to help East Liverpool City Hospital move its East Palestine primary care clinic to a new location.

Canadian Government Announces $33.1 Million for Six Projects

February 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Canadian government is spending on a series of projects officials argue will drive economic growth while making the country’s supply chains more resilient and adaptable amid climate change.

Forbes Recognizes NJ Transit as One of the Best Places to Work

February 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Forbes has recognized NJ Transit as one of the best places to work for the fifth straight year and one of the best large employers in the nation on the 2025 Forbes America’s Best Employers List for the second consecutive year.

MARTA Says Bond Deal Will Save Millions

February 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors has approved a resolution to execute financial transactions that will generate substantial savings and increase the Authority’s liquidity by hundreds of millions of dollars.

CRC-MWED Ratifies New Collective Bargaining Agreement with CPKC

February 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Kansas City said that the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Maintenance of Way Employees Division, which represents engineering service employees in Canada, has ratified a new four-year collective agreement.

Bill Would Incentivize Replacement, Modernization of U.S. Freight Railcar Fleet

February 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A group of congressmen have introduced legislation to encourage the replacement and modernization of the U.S. freight railcar fleet.

CTA to Present Final Plans for Space Beneath Lawrence and Bryn Mawr Stations

February 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Chicago Transit Authority will hold community meetings on Feb. 25 and 26 to present final development plans for the space under the new “L” tracks between the Lawrence and Bryn Mawr stations.