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[ December 2, 2025 ] BNSF Files Petition Requesting STB to Enforce, Review Union Pacific-Southern Pacific Merger Conditions BNSF
[ November 26, 2025 ] Feds: Shapiro’s $220 Million for SEPTA Stems from Multiple USDOT Directives Commuter Rail
[ November 26, 2025 ] British Rail Fares Frozen for First Time in 30 Years World
[ November 26, 2025 ] Rail Accident Investigation Branch Won’t Undertake Full Probe Into August Dean Forest Railway Mishap World
[ November 25, 2025 ] Officials Announce Updated Plans for East Palestine First Responder Training Center Norfolk Southern

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 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

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.

Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad Seeks to Extend Lease of Shawnee Industrial Spur

September 10, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad has filed notice with federal regulators to extend its lease of more than 10 miles of track from BNSF Railway in Shawnee, Oklahoma.