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Georgia Governor Signs Legislation to Consolidate Georgia Transit Authorities, Reduce Bureaucracy

May 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp has signed House Bill 297 into law, a measure to streamline Georgia’s transportation governance structure by dismantling the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and reconstructing the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority into a single entity.

FedEx Board of Directors Approves Spin-off of FedEx Freight

May 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

FedEx Corp’s Board of Directors has approved the previously announced separation of the FedEx Freight business.

BNSF Honors America’s 250th With Three Commemorative Locomotives

May 14, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway, the nation’s leading freight transportation provider, unveiled a series of specially painted locomotives to honor America’s 250th birthday.

Committee Advances Bill to Give Burlington County a Voice on SJTA

May 11, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee advanced bipartisan legislation to ensure Burlington County has representation on the South Jersey Transportation Authority’s Board and a voice in regional transportation decisions.

Ohio Officials Prep for Three-Day Semitruck Enforcement Effort

May 11, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio will participate in International Roadcheck, the world’s largest targeted enforcement program for commercial motor vehicles.

Tennessee-Based Entertainment Company Acquires South Dakota’s 1880 Train

May 9, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Tennessee-based World Choice Investments will expand its entertainment holdings with the acquisition of the 1880 Train in Hill City, South Dakota.

KC Streetcar Riverfront Set to Open Extension With Celebration

May 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Ten years ago today, the downtown KC Streetcar route opened up for passenger service, and in less than two weeks, Kansas City will open the second extension of the streetcar system, connecting to the riverfront.

CPKC, CSX Upgrade Southeast Mexico Express with Dedicated Train, Faster Transit Times

May 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Kansas City and CSX Corp. announced upgrades to the Southeast Mexico Express premium service, featuring faster transit times with more origin and destination options for customers looking to reach new markets.

Southeastern Railway Museum Marquee Locomotive Returns

May 4, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Southeastern Railway Museum celebrated the public return of its beloved locomotive, Southern Railway 6901, after a 14-month restoration in the Museum’s shop.

DeFeo Discusses Historic Gauge Change on the Western & Atlantic Railroad, Announces New Book

May 4, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org Publisher and Editor Todd DeFeo on Sunday presented a lecture examining one of the most significant — and often overlooked — events in American railroad history: the 1886 change of the Western & Atlantic Railroad’s track gauge.