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[ April 7, 2026 ] Southeastern Railway Museum to Unveil Restored Southern Railway No. 6901 On May 1 Miscellaneous
[ April 7, 2026 ] Iran Rail Network in Focus After Reported Bridge Attack and Train Travel Warning World
[ April 3, 2026 ] Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves $3.9 Million for Projects Miscellaneous
[ April 3, 2026 ] American Train Dispatchers Association, Union Pacific Railroad Reach Agreement to Protect Union Jobs Norfolk Southern
[ April 2, 2026 ] Union Pacific, Amtrak Reach Deal on Sunset Limited Track Usage in Louisiana Amtrak

Fetterman, Casey Urge Norfolk Southern to Join Close Call Reporting System

August 22, 2023 Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Pennsylvania U.S. Sens Bob Casey and John Fetterman on Friday sent a letter to the CEO of Norfolk Southern urging the company to participate in an early warning system that the railroad announced it would join earlier this year.

Slow Train Coming: Only a Genuine Shift to Rail Will Put NZ on Track to Reduce Emissions

August 22, 2023 The Conversation

Both the Labour government and the opposition National Party have now released major transport polices that put the emphasis on maintaining and expanding roads.

Construction Begins on DART 12th Street Station in Plano

August 21, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Construction of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) 12th Street Station in Plano will begin on Saturday, August 26.

Person Dies After Being Struck by Train in New Zealand

August 20, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Police can confirm a person has died after being struck by a train in Takanini, Counties Manukau on Saturday.

New Report Looks at Train Length Amid Ongoing Debate Over Rail Safety

August 7, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

There are both costs and benefits to longer trains, but there is no clear correlation between increased train length and safety concerns.

Ōtira Tunnel Reaches Milestone, Celebrates 100 Years

August 1, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Current and former rail workers will join the local community on Friday, Aug. 4, to celebrate the centenary of the Ōtira Tunnel, which has linked the West Coast to the rest of the South Island for the past 100 years.

New York’s MTA Cracks Down on Fare Evaders

July 31, 2023 The Center Square

New York’s largest public transit system is cracking down on fare evaders, who cost the state nearly $700 million in lost revenue last year.

Train Kills ‘Young Person’ in New Zealand

July 31, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Zealand Police said a young person has died after being struck by a train in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga this afternoon.

Genesee & Wyoming Canada Completes Acquisition of BMS Locomotive Service Group

July 28, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Genesee & Wyoming Canada, a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming, has completed the acquisition of BMS Locomotive Service Group.

BNSF Railway Opens New Trinity River Bridge in Texas

July 28, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway recently marked a significant milestone in its double-track project in North Texas, as the first train crossed over the newly constructed Trinity River bridge near downtown Fort Worth.

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