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Month: May 2026

Legislation

House Passes Legislation to Combat Organized Supply Chain Theft and Retail Crime

May 13, 2026 The Turntable
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed bipartisan legislation to strengthen law enforcement tools to combat organized retail theft and supply chain crime.

Transit

Committee Advances Bill to Give Burlington County a Voice on SJTA

May 11, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee advanced bipartisan legislation to ensure Burlington County has representation on the South Jersey Transportation Authority’s Board and a voice in regional transportation decisions.

Trucking

Ohio Officials Prep for Three-Day Semitruck Enforcement Effort

May 11, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio will participate in International Roadcheck, the world’s largest targeted enforcement program for commercial motor vehicles.

Miscellaneous

Tennessee-Based Entertainment Company Acquires South Dakota’s 1880 Train

May 9, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
Tennessee-based World Choice Investments will expand its entertainment holdings with the acquisition of the 1880 Train in Hill City, South Dakota.

Amtrak

The Day the Meatballs Entered Service

May 9, 2026 Railfanning.org Digital Library
Friday, May 9, 1980, was a watershed day in Amtrak history.

Legislation

FAA Proposes No-Fly-Zone Process for Drones Near Sensitive Facilities

May 8, 2026 The Turntable
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a rule that would allow certain critical infrastructure sites to seek restrictions on drone operations around their facilities, creating a new process for limiting unmanned aircraft near sensitive locations.

Transit

KC Streetcar Riverfront Set to Open Extension With Celebration

May 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
Ten years ago today, the downtown KC Streetcar route opened up for passenger service, and in less than two weeks, Kansas City will open the second extension of the streetcar system, connecting to the riverfront.

Featured

Surveying the Woods: Engineering, Labor, and the Reality of Building the MC&L

May 6, 2026 Railfanning.org Digital Library
By the mid-1850s, the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad existed on paper — and little else.

Fort Worth & Western Railroad
Short Line/Regional

Short Lines Notch Record Safety Mark in 2025, ASLRRA Says

May 6, 2026 The Turntable
The short line railroad industry posted a new safety benchmark in 2025, with a record number of carriers reporting zero injuries, according to the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City

CPKC, CSX Upgrade Southeast Mexico Express with Dedicated Train, Faster Transit Times

May 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and CSX Corp. announced upgrades to the Southeast Mexico Express premium service, featuring faster transit times with more origin and destination options for customers looking to reach new markets.

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