January 2026 – Railfanning.org

Gateway Tunnel Project Could Halt Amid $12 Billion Federal Funding Freeze

January 27, 2026 The Center Square

Construction on New York’s $16.6 billion Hudson River tunnel project could grind to a halt next week unless the Trump administration releases federal funding, state officials said Tuesday.

MARTA to Resume Normal Operations on Tuesday

January 26, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

All MARTA rail, bus, and paratransit services will resume normal operations tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, after three days of reduced service due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.

NJ Transit to Suspend Bus, Light Rail and Access Link Services on Sunday

January 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Based on the latest weather forecast from the National Weather Service, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of customers and employees, NJ Transit bus, light rail and Access Link services will be temporarily suspended systemwide at the start of the service day at 4 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25.

Georgia’s Blue Ridge Connector Nears Completion, Set to Open This Year

January 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Georgia Ports’ latest addition to its inland rail network, the Blue Ridge Connector, is now 95% complete and expected to open later this year.

MARTA Running Reduced Services Amid Winter Weather

January 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority said it is running lifeline bus routes only, and reduced rail and paratransit service today, Saturday, Jan. 24, in anticipation of severe winter weather in the metro Atlanta area.

MARTA to Implement Inclement Weather Plan

January 23, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority said it will implement an inclement weather service plan in anticipation of severe weather in the metro Atlanta area beginning Saturday, Jan. 24.

NJ Transit Prepares for Winter Weather, Plans to Maintain Service as Long as Possible

January 23, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit said one of its top priorities is customer and employee safety, while maintaining service for as long as conditions allow, as New Jersey prepares for this weekend’s winter storm.

Lawmaker Confirms State Looking to Fund Southeastern Railway Museum

January 23, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

A Georgia state lawmaker has confirmed that lawmakers are considering funding the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia, with tax dollars.

KC Streetcar Preps For Winter Weather

January 22, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

As Kansas City prepares for winter weather, the KC Streetcar team is making preparations to keep service running and streetcar tracks and platforms clear.

MARTA Says Customers Must Use Breeze Balances or Lose Them

January 22, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

As the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority continues upgrading its entire Breeze fare collection system, the transit agency said current Breeze cards and account balances will not carry over to the new system.