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New Jersey Governor: Fares Waived on All NJ Transit Modes from Aug. 26 to Sept. 2

August 15, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Gov. Murphy today announced a transit fare holiday for all NJ Transit customers from Aug. 26 through Sept. 2.

DART’s Rail System is Experiencing Delays Due to a Network Communication Issue

August 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The current delay for passengers is about 30 minutes; please note this could increase due to rush hour traffic.

A N.J. Transit train in Montvale, N.J., in March 2018.

McKnight Applauds NJ Transit for Initiating Rescue Bus Service Plan for Coach USA Customers

August 12, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

State Sen. Angela V. McKnight, D-Hudson, commended NJ Transit for implementing an emergency bus service plan in Bergen, Passaic, and Hudson counties for routes abandoned by Coach USA with limited advance notice.

Spotlight on the Sandersville Railroad

August 10, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Sandersville Railroad has been in the news recently for a case before the Georgia Public Service Commission.

BNSF Completes New Mainline Improvement Project in New Mexico

August 8, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway has completed a multi-year, mainline improvement project in Becker, New Mexico.

Georgia Ports Expanding Inland Connectivity with Northeast Georgia Rail Terminal

August 8, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Georgia Ports Authority is expanding its rail cargo capacity to move containers across the state and into the Midwest with greater speed and efficiency, GPA General Manager of Inland Operations Wesley Barrell said.

Federal Legislation Would Stop Trains From Blocking Crossings

August 7, 2024 The Center Square

An Ohio congressman wants to bring federal law in line with Ohio law to stop trains from blocking roads throughout the state.

Georgia PSC Weighing Railroad’s Land Condemnation Request

August 6, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Public Service Commission could soon decide whether a railroad can seize private land for a proposed 4.5-mile-long spur after hearing oral arguments in the case on Tuesday.

Taxpayers Pay $30 Million More Than Projected for New Chicago Transit Stop

August 6, 2024 The Center Square

A new Chicago Transit Authority train station has opened years late, at a taxpayer cost that surpassed initial projections by more than $30 million.

Georgia, South Carolina Officials Prep for Tropical Storm Debby

August 5, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Officials in Georgia and South Carolina are taking action as Tropical Storm Debby is expected to dump rain on the states after making landfall on Monday morning along the Florida coast.