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[ March 24, 2026 ] NJ Transit, Amtrak Trains Operating Over New Portal North Bridge Amtrak
[ March 24, 2026 ] Sherrill Signs Executive Order to Improve NJ Transit Rider Experience Commuter Rail
[ March 24, 2026 ] NTSB Releases Preliminary Information of Probe Into February Amtrak Employee Death Amtrak
[ March 24, 2026 ] Amtrak: Two South Carolina Stations Upgraded Amtrak
[ March 24, 2026 ] Georgia’s Gainesville Inland Port Set to Open in May Norfolk Southern

GDOT Spending Nearly $1.2 Milllion on Railroad Safety Projects for Two Shortlines

March 21, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to spend nearly $1.2 milllion on upgrades to railroad signing and pavement marking at various locations on two shortline railroads.

NY Operation Lifesaver Announces 2027 Rail Photo Contest

January 31, 2026 The Turntable

NY Operation Lifesaver is asking railfans to participate in a photo contest for its 2027 calendar, offering prizes and publication opportunities for winning entries.

Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves Funding for Projects, Safety

January 28, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Ohio Rail Development Commission approved two projects for grant funding at its Jan. 22 bi-monthly meeting, projects resulting in nearly $400,000 in rail infrastructure investment serving companies in the State of Ohio.

Deluzio, Rulli Introduce Bipartisan Rail Safety Bill on Tank Car Devices

January 18, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

U.S. Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, and Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, announced bipartisan rail safety legislation in the U.S. House aimed at studying the performance of pressure relief devices on rail tank cars during fiery derailments.

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Approved $1.9 million in Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades

January 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio this week approved $1.9 million in safety upgrades at rail crossings in four Ohio counties.

PUCO Approves $1.4 Million for Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades

November 6, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has approved more than $1.4 million in safety upgrades for rail crossings in three Ohio counties.

Operation Lifesaver Urges Safety this Halloween

October 16, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

With so much going on this Halloween that brings people outside, Operation Lifesaver reminds everyone to maintain vigilance around tracks and trains.

Railroad Safety in Focus During Rail Safety Week

September 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Operation Lifesaver and Operation Lifesaver Canada, along with freight and passenger railroads, are partnering for a rail safety awareness campaign Sept. 15-21, highlighting the importance of making safe choices around tracks and trains.

PUCO Approves More Than $1 Million for Ohio Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades

September 10, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved over $1 million in safety upgrades at the Winchester Street grade crossing in the village of Sardinia, Brown County.

Operation Lifesaver Launches Inaugural ENS Sign Awareness Day on June 24

June 16, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Operation Lifesaver is urging the public to recognize and understand how to use Emergency Notification System (ENS) signs – not just on the first-ever Emergency Notification System Sign Awareness Day, taking place Tuesday, June 24, 2025, but year-round.

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