September 2026 – Page 5 – Railfanning.org

Trucking Exec: Crackdown Fails to Address Incentives Behind Illegal Operations

September 3, 2026 The Center Square

President Donald Trump’s administration is touting a crackdown on fraudulent commercial driver’s license schools and unsafe truck drivers, but a Rockford trucking executive says federal officials are addressing the symptoms of a much larger problem.

Amtrak: New System Expansion Committee to Advance Passenger Rail Growth

September 2, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Following recent announcements of expanded passenger rail service, including a second daily Pennsylvanian train between Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Philadelphia and New York, Amtrak announced the creation of a new Board-level System Expansion Committee focused on growing passenger rail service across the country.

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Welcomes First New Railcar in Fleet Modernization

September 1, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has received its first next-generation railcar as part of a $435 million investment to replace its aging fleet.