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[ May 4, 2026 ] DeFeo Discusses Historic Gauge Change on the Western & Atlantic Railroad, Announces New Book Miscellaneous
[ May 2, 2026 ] CN: UP and NS Failed to Materially Improve Amended Application to Address Competitive Harms Canadian National
[ May 1, 2026 ] Mesabi Railroad Files to Operate Minnesota Line BNSF
[ May 1, 2026 ] Nebraska Business Leaders, Gov. Pillen Step Up Support for Union Pacific-Led Merger Norfolk Southern
[ April 30, 2026 ] Union Pacific’s Big Boy to Tour the Northeast for First Time in Honor of America’s 250th Anniversary Norfolk Southern

Fulton County Judge to Hear Arguments in Sandersville Railroad Eminent Domain Case

January 27, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A Fulton County Superior Court judge is set to hear oral arguments in a case challenging a private railroad company’s attempt to use the state’s eminent domain power to take private land from several owners in rural Hancock County.

Delta Railroad Services Launches New Website

December 16, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Delta Railroad Services, a railroad construction and equipment rental company serving the growing infrastructure needs in the U.S. and throughout North America, has launched a new website.

Workers Ratify New Contracts at Three Railroads

December 4, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Workers at three railroads represented by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division of the Teamsters Rail Conference have ratified new contracts.

Genesee & Wyoming Celebrates Launch of First Railroad in Western Canada

December 3, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. celebrated the launch of its first railroad in western Canada, Red Deer Railway Limited.

Groundbreaking Marks the Start of Utah’s First New Railroad in Decades

November 8, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Savage Tooele Railroad held a groundbreaking Thursday, marking the start of construction on Utah’s first new railroad in decades.

Feds Announce $2.4 Billion for Rail Projects

October 29, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration announced more than $2.4 billion for 122 rail improvement projects in 41 states and Washington, D.C.

Eco-Energy Starts Operations at Newton, Iowa, Renewable Feedstock Distribution Terminal

October 16, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Eco-Energy has started operations at its newly built renewable feedstock distribution facility in Newton, Iowa.

Patriot Rail Names new Chief Commercial Officer

October 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Patriot Rail Company has announced executive leadership changes to support its growth and align its leadership structure.

Short Line/Regional

Genesee & Wyoming Deal With Grupo México Transportes Closes

October 3, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Genesee & Wyoming’s previously proposed transaction to partner with Grupo México Transportes as owners of CG Railway closed on Sept. 30.

Landowners Appeal Georgia Decision Allowing Private Railroad Company to Take Land

September 24, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

A group of property owners has filed an appeal with the Fulton County Superior Court, asking a judge to overturn a Georgia Public Service Commission order approving a railroad’s plan to take portions of their land for a new spur.

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