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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.

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.

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.

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.

California Gives Up on Suing Feds Over Canceled Rail ‘Boondoggle’ Funds

January 9, 2026 The Turntable

California has withdrawn its federal lawsuit challenging the loss of $4 billion in grant funding for the state’s high-speed rail project, but left the door open to revive the case.

STB Proposes Repealing 1985 Switching Rule

January 9, 2026 The Turntable

The Surface Transportation Board has proposed repealing a 1985 rule governing reciprocal switching, through routes, and through rates, saying the change would remove regulatory barriers and expand competitive options for shippers and railroads.

Coal and Power Groups Back UP-Norfolk Southern Merger

January 9, 2026 The Center Square

Several major coal producers and power industry groups are urging federal regulators to approve the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger.

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Approved $1.9 million in Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades

January 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio this week approved $1.9 million in safety upgrades at rail crossings in four Ohio counties.

Israel Railways to Showcase Rail Vision Technology at CES 2026

January 7, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Rail Vision products will be featured at the upcoming CES 2026 exhibition through a presentation by Israel Railways, one of its customers.

Wabtec Secures $386 Million Order from New York’s MTA for New Locomotives

January 7, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Wabtec Corp. secured a $386 million follow-on order to deliver additional R255 hybrid battery-diesel work locomotives to New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority.