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Amtrak Advances Three Major East Coast Rail Yard Modernization Projects

August 19, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has awarded design-build contracts and begun pre-construction activities for three rail yard modernization projects on the Northeast Corridor, which officials said will help improve service reliability and enable more efficient, world-class train maintenance.

Interborough Express Engineering and Design Phase Underway

August 2, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the engineering and design phase of the Interborough Express has started, the next step in the development of the transit project.

Vonashek Appointed Seventh President of MTA Metro-North Railroad

February 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced that Justin Vonashek has been appointed president of MTA Metro-North Railroad. Vonashek will succeed Catherine Rinaldi.

Metro-North Requests One-Year Extension for Trail Negotiation

January 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metro-North Commuter Railroad has requested a one-year extension from the Surface Transportation Board for the negotiation period regarding trail use of the 41.1-mile Beacon Line in Dutchess and Putnam Counties, New York.

Feds Send Money to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for Scranton-to-New York project

January 20, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

After receiving federal money to expand passenger rail across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is taking the next step in making the Scranton to New York Penn Station Passenger Rail Corridor project happen.

LIRR Provides Pumper Tanks to Help Suffolk County Fire Departments Battle Brush Fires

November 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The MTA Long Island Rail Road has provided Suffolk County firefighters with a pumper tank to help control brush fires in the county.

Staten Island’s New R211S Cars Out With Technical Issues

November 20, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Staten Island’s new R211 cars, unveiled just weeks ago, have been sidelined by technical issues, the Staten Island Advance reported.

Feds Announce $1.5 Billion for 19 Northeast Corridor Projects

November 15, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration announced nearly $1.5 billion for 19 projects along the Northeast Corridor.

Port Authority Proposes Toll and Fare Hikes for Bridges, Tunnels, PATH

November 15, 2024 New Jersey Monitor

When the new year starts, New Jersey drivers heading into Manhattan may pay more for tolls, PATH riders may see higher fares, and treats at Newark airport may cost 15% more.