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[ August 16, 2026 ] North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Welcome Visiting Steam Locomotives During September Steam Gala World
[ August 16, 2026 ] Steam to Return to Ohio Railway Museum After 50 years Miscellaneous
[ August 16, 2026 ] Feds Announce $5.3 Billion for Safety Upgrades, New Amtrak Train Sets With Money Reclaimed from California Amtrak
[ August 15, 2026 ] Amtrak Receives Federal Grants for New Midwest Maintenance Facility and Improvements to Viaducts Amtrak
[ August 15, 2026 ] CN Continues to Advance Locomotive Innovations Canadian National

Feds Announce $5.3 Billion for Safety Upgrades, New Amtrak Train Sets With Money Reclaimed from California

August 16, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration is allocating $5.3 billion to rail projects across the U.S. that will enhance safety, upgrade critical infrastructure, and purchase new trainsets for Amtrak.

Feds Fast Track Millions for Increasing Brightline Florida Safety

June 18, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The feds have expedited the deployment of a $25 million investment, trespassing incidents and train-vehicle collisions on Brightline Florida are down 30% year-over-year in the first quarter.

Application Period Now Open for Operation Lifesaver Rail Transit Safety Education Grants

June 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The application period is now open for Operation Lifesaver’s competitive Rail Transit Safety Education Grants.

Operation Lifesaver Urges Farmers and Agricultural Workers to Practice Safety When Working Around Tracks and Trains

June 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

With farmers and agricultural workers across the nation preparing for harvest season, Operation Lifesaver is urging everyone in the agricultural community to make safe choices around tracks and trains.

Railserve: New Safety Intelligence Improves the Industrial Railyard

June 3, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railserve, a Marmon Rail company, has introduced YardGUARD, an integrated railyard safety system that incorporates real-time engineered controls into day-to-day switching operations.

AAR Gives Railway Safety Act the Cold Shoulder

April 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Should Congress decide to consider railroad safety legislation, such as the Railway Safety Act introduced earlier this year, don’t expect the railroad industry to consider the measure as it currently stands.

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.