2021 – Railfanning.org

Georgia’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Includes First-Ever Line Item for MARTA

April 13, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

With the passage of House Bill 511, state lawmakers have established a mechanism to annually fund capital transit projects that support economic development priorities throughout the state.

N.J. Transit Prepares First of 25 New ALP-45 Dual-Power Locomotives to Enter Service

April 6, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

N.J. Transit marked the beginning of testing the first of 25 new ALP-45 dual-power locomotives manufactured by Alstom during a ceremony held on Track A at Newark Penn Station.

Biden Infrastructure Plan Could Fund Second Avenue Subway Extension in Manhattan

April 2, 2021 The Center Square

President Joe Biden’s proposed $2 trillion infrastructure plan could allocate money for an extension of the Second Avenue Subway in Manhattan, according to published reports.

Biden Plan Could include Money for New Tunnel Between New Jersey, New York City

April 2, 2021 The Center Square

President Joe Biden’s proposed $2 trillion infrastructure plan could fund a new tunnel between New Jersey and New York City on the Northeast Corridor, according to published reports.

New Zealand’s New Te Huia Passenger Train to Launch April 6

March 31, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

A new Hamilton-to-Auckland commuter train will begin service on April 6, marking the first inter-regional passenger train in New Zealand in years.

CN, Watco Reach Agreement on Sale of Tracks in United States, Canada

March 30, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN and Watco have reached an agreement to sell approximately 250 miles of “non-core lines and assets” on the Soo subdivision.

Feds Sending $1.7 Billion to Amtrak as Part of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

March 22, 2021 The Center Square

The recently enacted $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 includes $1.7 billion for Amtrak.

Canadian Pacific to Acquire Kansas City Southern

March 22, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern announced their intention to merge, a move they say will create the first Canada-to-Mexico rail network.

Iowa Northern Enters Final Planning Phase to Develop Training Program for Short-Line Railroads

March 18, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Iowa Northern Railway Company (IANR) has entered the final planning phase to develop a comprehensive safety education and training program for short-line railroads.