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[ February 6, 2026 ] Lifelong Railroader Shares Insider Accounts of the Industry Miscellaneous
[ February 6, 2026 ] Hudson Tunnel Project to Suspend Work at 5 p.m. Amtrak
[ February 5, 2026 ] London Northwestern, West Midlands Railway Move Into Public Ownership World
[ February 4, 2026 ] Union Pacific, Wabtec Ink $1.2B Deal to Modernize Locomotives Union Pacific
[ February 4, 2026 ] New Jersey, New York Join Gateway Development Commission in Suing Feds Over Gateway Project Funding Pause Amtrak

Norfolk Southern, Unions Partner with FRA to Launch Safety Pilot Program

January 29, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. and unions, in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), announced Monday their joint participation in an FRA Confidential Close Call Reporting System pilot program designed to enhance railroad safety.

Rail Accident Investigation Branch Probing London Underground Passenger Death in December

January 23, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch is probing the Dec. 26, 2023, death of a passenger at Stratford station on London Underground’s Jubilee line.

One Killed by Train in Meadowbank, New Zealand

January 22, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

One person has died after being struck by a train in Meadowbank, New Zealand, this morning, authorities said.

New Jersey Bill to Improve Transportation from Atlantic City Airport to Tourism District Signed

January 19, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a measure aimed at improving transportation between the Atlantic City International Airport and Atlantic City’s tourism district was signed into law this week.

Savannah Railroad Quiet Zone Goes Into Effect

January 10, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Following an extensive application process, a federally designated Quiet Zone will be implemented on the Old Fort Rail line that runs through downtown Savannah starting Jan. 10.

KiwiRail Opens New Auckland Railway Station Building

January 5, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

KiwiRail last month opened a new station building in central Auckland, for travelers to check in and relax before boarding their Northern Explorer scenic or Te Huia train journey.

Amtrak Wants Ideas for Chicago Union Station Improvements

January 5, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak is reimagining the Concourse at Chicago Union Station and wants ideas from the traveling public, other station users, and area residents. Improvements to the boarding process, modernized amenities and new services are among the changes to be designed.

Grupo México Transportes is Proposed Genesee & Wyoming Partner in CG Railway Joint Venture

January 3, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. has welcomed Grupo México Transportes as a new partner in its CG Railway LLC joint venture, pending receipt of regulatory approvals for their purchase of equity interests in CGR.

Groups Urge Reopening of Southern Border Rail Crossing Closed Due to Smugglers

December 21, 2023 The Center Square

A coalition of business associations from 17 U.S. states are urging for a rail line along a highly trafficked area of the southern U.S. border to be opened back up.

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