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UK Safety Board to Publish Safety Digest Following December Overspeed

January 13, 2026 The Turntable
The United Kingdom Rail Accident Investigation Branch will publish a safety digest after a Great Northern train oversped through a diverging junction at Cambridge Junction on Dec. 11, 2025, traveling 56 mph in an area with a 25-mph limit.

Commuter Rail

Murphy: Fixing NJ Transit Needs More Time

January 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
In his final State of the State address, Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said fixing NJ Transit will need more time.

Miscellaneous

B&O Railroad Museum Unveils Restored National Icon to Kick Off America250

January 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
The B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore unveiled the restored American Freedom Train No. 1, the locomotive that pulled the American Freedom Train during the U.S. Bicentennial, presenting the legendary locomotive as a gift to the nation to kick off the America250 celebration.

Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern Surpasses $18 Million in Donations for Third Straight Year

January 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
Norfolk Southern donated more than $18.2 million in 2025 to charities across its 22-state network, supporting programs aligned with its community impact pillars: sustainability, safety, workforce development and thriving communities.

Transit

MARTA Board Elects New Leaders for 2026

January 12, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors has new members and has elected its 2026 leadership.

Transit

Atlanta Streetcar to Resume Operations on Feb. 3

January 12, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority streetcar will return to service Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at the completion of underground utility repairs by Georgia Power.

Transit

NJ Transit: River LINE Upgrades Continue, Vehicle Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday Unveiled

January 11, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
NJ Transit said it continues to perform a series of upgrades to systems and equipment on the River LINE as the agency transitions to take over operations and maintenance from the current contractor.

Transit

MARTA Says Next-Gen Buses to Bring Service Improvements

January 11, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has started the 100-day countdown to the launch of the NextGen Bus Network.

History

The Broker Derailment Remains New Jersey’s Deadliest Rail Disaster

January 11, 2026 The Turntable
For many commuters, the evening Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1951, was a normal day at Exchange Place in Jersey.

Commuter Rail

Sherrill Keeping Kolluri as NJ Transit Head

January 9, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill has elected to keep Kris Kolluri at the helm of NJ Transit and tapped him to also run the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.

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