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Alstom Acquires Delaware Site to Help With Maintenance of Amtrak NextGen Acela Trains

June 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Alstom has purchased a 20-acre property in Newark, Delaware, where the company will provide services and maintenance for Amtrak’s NextGen Acela high-speed passenger trains.

Application Period Now Open for Operation Lifesaver Rail Transit Safety Education Grants

June 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The application period is now open for Operation Lifesaver’s competitive Rail Transit Safety Education Grants.

NJ Transit Launches ‘Ricardo Says’ Courtesy Campaign

June 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit announced a new customer courtesy campaign featuring the famous Ricardo the Bull, designed to enhance the customer experience.

First of Alstom’s 10 New Elizabeth Line Aventra Trains Rolls Off Production Line in Derby

June 6, 2026 The Turntable

The first of 10 new Elizabeth line trains has left Alstom’s Litchurch Lane factory in Derby as Transport for London moves to increase capacity on what has become the UK’s busiest single railway service.

Northeast Texas Railway Seeks to Take Over 65-Mile Line

June 6, 2026 The Turntable

Northeast Texas Railway Company is seeking federal authority to acquire and operate about 65.59 miles of rail line owned by the Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District.

Frozen Poultry Exports up 8.5% at Georgia Ports

June 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Frozen poultry exports through the Port of Savannah are up by 8.5% in the latest 12-month figures.

Amtrak Celebrates Upgrades at Iowa Stations

June 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak said its passengers have a more welcoming experience at two Iowa stations following about $20 million in upgrades.

FedEx Completes Spin-Off of FedEx Freight

June 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

FedEx Corp. recently completed the spin-off of FedEx Freight Holding Company, establishing FedEx Freight as an independent, publicly traded company and a focused leader in the North American less-than-truckload industry.

Long Ridge Railroad Seeks to Acquire 12.2-Mile Ohio Rail Line

June 6, 2026 The Turntable

Long Ridge Railroad Company is seeking federal authority to acquire a 12.2-mile rail line in eastern Ohio from East Ohio Valley Railway, according to a filing with the Surface Transportation Board.

Gateway Development Commission Awards Contract for Third Hudson Tunnel Project Construction

June 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Gateway Development Commission this week awarded Skanska Creamer Sanzari NJSA JV the contract for Hudson Tunnel Project Construction Package 3: The New Jersey Surface Alignment.

Year: 2026

Alstom Acquires Delaware Site to Help With Maintenance of Amtrak NextGen Acela Trains

Application Period Now Open for Operation Lifesaver Rail Transit Safety Education Grants

NJ Transit Launches ‘Ricardo Says’ Courtesy Campaign

First of Alstom’s 10 New Elizabeth Line Aventra Trains Rolls Off Production Line in Derby

Northeast Texas Railway Seeks to Take Over 65-Mile Line

Frozen Poultry Exports up 8.5% at Georgia Ports

Amtrak Celebrates Upgrades at Iowa Stations

FedEx Completes Spin-Off of FedEx Freight

Long Ridge Railroad Seeks to Acquire 12.2-Mile Ohio Rail Line

Gateway Development Commission Awards Contract for Third Hudson Tunnel Project Construction

New York City Subway Opens