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[ December 19, 2025 ] Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern File STB Merger Application Norfolk Southern
[ December 19, 2025 ] Union Pacific Railroad Plans to Develop the Mainline Texas Industrial Park Union Pacific
[ December 19, 2025 ] After Shap Derailment, RAIB Warns Remote Slope Monitors May Miss Sudden Failures World
[ December 19, 2025 ] Mt. Rainier Railroad Wants to Buy Tacoma-Owned Rail Line Short Line/Regional
[ December 16, 2025 ] Koleje Mazowieckie Concludes Largest Rolling-Stock Investment in its History with 11 Additional FLIRT Trains World

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.

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.

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.

Justice Department Charges Light Rail Attacker with Federal Crime

September 9, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The feds have charged a man accused of murdering a Ukrainian immigrant on a Charlotte light rail train.

Two Weeks Later, Outrage Rises in Charlotte Rail Murder

September 9, 2025 The Center Square

Chilling video of the Aug. 22 stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail has drawn increased awareness of the incident.

SEPTA to Implement Fare Increase, Regional Rail Service Cuts

August 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Without the approval of new state funding, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority officials said they are moving forward with a 21.5% fare increase on Sept. 1 and new Regional Rail schedules that implement 20% service cuts on Sept. 2.

MARTA Police Arrest 17-Year-Old for Aug. 13 Shooting at Holmes Rail Station

August 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Officers with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Criminal Apprehension Team today arrested a man for the Aug. 13 shooting at H.E. Holmes rail station.

MARTA Trains to Skip Garnett for Platform Update

August 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority trains will temporarily skip Garnett Station from Sept. 13 to Oct. 26, so construction crews can replace the 40-year-old platform pavers.

FTA Threatens to Withhold New York MTA Funding Following Failure to Address Safety Risks

August 19, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Federal Transit Administration Administrator Marc Molinaro today issued a final warning letter to Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City Transit to address safety risks for track maintenance workers following tragic accidents involving NYCT employees, including one death.

MARTA Board Appoints Chief Legal Counsel as Interim General Manager and CEO

August 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors today appointed MARTA Chief Legal Counsel Jonathan Hunt as interim General Manager and CEO.

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