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Union Pacific in $85B Norfolk talks with Trump

08.01.2026

UP–Norfolk Southern merger set to dominate MARS winter meeting

Norfolk Southern diesel spill: yard fixes and EPA review

08.01.2026

Norfolk Southern diesel spill prompts Ohio EPA plan update

Amtrak Big City Savings sale: up to 30% off Coach fares

08.01.2026

Amtrak Big City Savings sale offers up to 30% off Coach fares

BLET tentative labor agreement for NYSW moves to vote

14.12.2025

BLET tentative labor agreement reached at NYSW railroad

BLET tentative labor agreement with the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway (NYSW) was announced yesterday, as reported by Progressive Railroading.
Largest battery electric locomotive arrives for Fortescue

13.12.2025

Largest battery electric locomotive reaches Australia for Fortescue

The largest battery electric locomotive has reached Australia, Progress Rail said on Friday. In Progress Rail’s statement on LinkedIn, the manufacturer says its EMD SD70J-BB has arrived at Port Hedland for customer Fortescue.
Algiers Ferry Terminal Renovation: $11.4M upgrade begins

13.12.2025

Algiers Ferry Terminal Renovation moves into construction phase

Algiers Ferry Terminal Renovation is now underway, with the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) starting construction on a major upgrade to one of the region’s key multimodal transit hubs, as reported by Metro Magazine.
USDOT Awards $488M in BUILD Grants for Key Projects

13.12.2025

Amtrak bonuses to frontline workers: DOT shifts payouts

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NJ Transit MetLife World Cup: Transitway, tickets, schedules

13.12.2025

NJ Transit MetLife World Cup plans for MetLife Stadium trips

NJ Transit MetLife World Cup planning is ramping up as fans look ahead to the July 2026 matches at MetLife Stadium. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
NJ TRANSIT FY 2026 Budgets for Service and Upgrades

13.12.2025

Secaucus–Jersey City Transitway advances to Phase 2 design

Secaucus–Jersey City Transitway planning is moving forward after the NJ TRANSIT board approved $22. 2 million, plus a 10% contingency, to complete Phase 2 engineering and design for the Secaucus–Jersey City segment of the Secaucus–Meadowlands Transitway extension, as reported by Metro Magazine.
Washington Union Station has unveiled a new boarding platform that increases capacity, improves service reliability, and enhances passenger convenience for Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express, and long-distance travelers.

12.12.2025

Amtrak worker bonuses: $900 payments for 18,000 staff

Amtrak worker bonuses are headed to more than 18,000 employees, with a one-time $900 payment due before the end of the year.
KC Streetcar ridership doubles as Main Street line opens

12.12.2025

KC Streetcar ridership doubles after Main Street extension

KC Streetcar ridership doubles after the Oct. 24 opening of the KC Streetcar Main Street extension, as Progressive Railroading reported.
US Navy flat railcars acquisition: DoD issues RFI

12.12.2025

US Navy flat railcars acquisition moves into RFI stage

US Navy flat railcars acquisition is now underway, with the service opening a procurement effort for newly designed flatcars.
Union Pacific Casa Grande Yard expansion boosts Southwest flow

12.12.2025

Union Pacific Casa Grande Yard expansion doubles capacity

Union Pacific Casa Grande Yard expansion has been completed in Arizona to meet higher regional demand, according to a Union Pacific update on the project.

12.12.2025

FRA safety alerts target grade crossing risks for crews

The FRA safety alerts issued Thursday focus on recent grade crossing incidents that killed railroad employees or motorists.
Contactless fare payment upgrades expand across North America

11.12.2025

Contactless fare payment upgrades expand across North America

Contactless fare payment upgrades are rolling out across North America, with transit agencies adding tap to pay options for bank cards and digital wallets.