Railfanning.org News Wire – Page 9

Norfolk Southern: Growth Strategy Advances With New Short Line Partnership

April 1, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. and Jaguar Transport Holdings are partnering on a new short line.

RAIB Looking Into March 7 Near Miss on Down Fast Line

April 1, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.K. Rail Accident Investigation Branch is probing a March 7 near miss with a track worker in Harpenden, Bedfordshire.

New Light Rail Line Connecting Seattle with the Eastside Opens

March 31, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

A new light rail line connecting the Eastside with Seattle, the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Federal Way, Lynnwood and other communities opened this week.

KiwiRail Director Leaving Board Early

March 31, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

KiwiRail Director Scott O’Donnell has departed the KiwiRail Board as a new venture will require him to spend more time in Australia.

UK Investigators Probe Track Worker Death in Hertfordshire

March 31, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.K. Rail Accident Investigation Branch is looking into the March 15 death of a track worker on the Midland Main Line in Hertfordshire, England.

DC Streetcar to Stop Running

March 30, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

DC Streetcar service will end on Tuesday, March 31, and officials suggest that would-be riders seek other transportation options, such as the bus.

Cleveland Light Rail Work Included in Ohio Projects Approved in Draft Funding List

March 30, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Transportation Review Advisory Council last week approved a draft funding list totaling $123.1 million for 11 major new projects in eight counties.

CPKC Publishes Update on Low Carbon Transition Strategy

March 28, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Kansas City this week published its Climate Insights report, an overview of its climate governance and strategic approach to climate change.

Sherrill Signs Executive Order to Improve NJ Transit Rider Experience

March 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

If only it were that simple! New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill today signed Executive Order No. 16, which requires NJ Transit to improve the commuter experience.

Georgia’s Gainesville Inland Port Set to Open in May

March 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Georgia Ports Authority’s new inland port opens May 4, and the GPA says it will strengthen Northeast Georgia’s attractiveness and business competitiveness.