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US Economy · United States

Union Pacific to buy Norfolk Southern in $85 billion mega US railroad deal

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Train Derailment · Germany

Three Killed After Deutsche Bahn Regional Train Derails in Remote Southwestern Germany

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Rail services remain suspended for safety inspections, with rescue crews excavating wreckage during an active investigation into a possible storm-triggered landslide. See the Story

Democratic Party · United States

Four Amtrak Cascades trains cancelled today; systemwide mechanical issues continue

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A Talgo Series VI trainset sits astride the pit at Amtrak’s Seattle Maintenance Facility on August 27, 2013. The track allows maintenance without breaking up the permanently coupled cars. Condemned wheels discovered over the weekend led to cancellation of four Cascades trips on Aug. 3, 2025. Bob Johnston SEATTLE — Evidence that Amtrak is literally running the wheels off of its available equipment became apparent today (Sunday, Aug. 3) when both …Trains · Eugene Read Article

Western Maryland Scenic announces plans for RailFest 2025

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Western Maryland Scenic No. 1309 rounds Helmstetter’s Curve on Feb. 26, 2022. Trips to the famous curve will be a feature of the railroad’s RailFest, Sept. 12-14. Jim Wrinn CUMBERLAND, Md. — The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad has announced plans for the 2025 edition of RailFest, its event celebrating heritage railroading, community, and mountain adventure. RailFest 2025: A Return to the Rails, is set for Sept. 12-14. Planned events include: — …Cumberland, Maryland · Cumberland Read Article

Molinaro Confirmed as Head of Federal Transit Administration

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Marc Molinaro, shown in 2022 as a member of the House of Representatives, has been confirmed as administrator of the Federal Transit Administration. U.S. Congress photo WASHINGTON — Marcus Molinaro, a former Republican member of the House of Representatives from New York, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as administrator of the Federal Transit Administration. Molinaro was confirmed by a 71-23 vote on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. Results of the r…Senate · United States See the Story

Florida East Coast sues Brightline over South Florida commuter plans

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A southbound Florida East Coast Railway train passes through Brightline’s Fort Lauderdale, Fla., station on Jan. 10, 2019. FEC is suing Brightline over its negotiations to operate commuter service in South Florida. David Lassen MIAMI — Florida East Coast Railway is suing Brightline over the proposed commuter service along the FEC route used by Brightline in South Florida, saying the passenger operator does not have the authority to negotiate the…Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale Read Article

2025 NMRA Convention: Five takeaways as a first-time attendee

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18Ten Designs was on hand for the 2025 NMRA Convention in Novi, Mich. The Trains.com staff writer offers five takeaways as a first-time attendee. Lucas Iverson The 2025 National Model Railroad Association convention recently wrapped up with encouraging attendance numbers. A July 19 post from the NMRA social media pages highlighted the success: 950 registered attendees were on hand for this year’s showing in Novi, Mich., a significant jump from 6…Novi · Novi Read Article

Trains Magazine launches TrainsPRO website

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Trains Magazine, the world’s leading publication on railroading and trains, has launched TrainsPRO as a new website under the Trains.com family of brands. TrainsPRO features articles on railroad industry news and analysis, covering areas such as freight rail, passenger rail, mechanical, maintenance of way and regulatory updates. These coverage areas are nothing new for Trains – we have reported on these very subjects for many years under the Tr…Trains · United States Read Article

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