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Railmark Acquires Katahdin Railcar Services

July 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
Railmark Holdings said it has acquired Katahdin Railcar Services, a certified Association of American Railroads M-1002 and M-1003 railcar and tank car repair company located in Derby, Maine.

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B&O Railroad Museum Becomes the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation

July 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
As the nation prepares to commemorate the 200th anniversary of American railroading in 2027, the B&O Railroad Museum, birthplace of American railroading, announced it will become the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation.

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GDC Board Approves Hudson River Ground Stabilization Project Change Order

July 10, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Gateway Development Commission Board of Commissioners has approved a change order to the Hudson River Ground Stabilization Project contract that will add the removal of roughly 500 submerged wooden piles, left from the demolition of Pier 68, to the project’s original scope of work.

Commuter Rail

How Much Does Brightline Have in Common With 19th-Century Railroads?

July 10, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
A new analysis by Railfanning.org shows that Brightline, in many ways, resembles 19th-century railroads — even more than it might appear at first glance.

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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Submit First Round of Responses to STB’s Supplemental Information Request

July 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have submitted the first portion of their responses to the Surface Transportation Board’s May 28 request for additional information to support their proposed merger.

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Holzapfel Slams NJ Transit Bridge Closures, No Back-up Plan

July 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
A New Jersey senator blasted NJ Transit leadership for closing a busy railroad bridge over the Manasquan River during a busy holiday weekend, stranding boaters and creating a severe decline in revenue for local businesses.

Norfolk Southern

World’s Largest Steam Locomotive Travels to Philadelphia to Help Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

July 7, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 took center stage in Philadelphia on the Fourth of July as tens of thousands gathered for the America250 Block Party, commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Transit

New Jersey Senate Advances Paratransit Legislation

July 2, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
The New Jersey Senate has advanced legislation to improve accessibility and communication for paratransit riders statewide.

Transit

Joint Venture Reaches Substantial Completion on Chicago Transit Authority’s Red and Purple Line Project

July 2, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
Fluor Corp. and its joint venture partner, Walsh Construction Company, have reached Substantial Completion on the Chicago Transit Authority’s $2.1 billion Red and Purple Line Modernization Phase One Project.

STB

Gateway International Rail Park Establishes the Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway

July 1, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
Gateway International Rail Park recently announced the formation of the Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway in Laredo, Texas, a logistics platform officials contend is designed to strengthen cross-border freight capacity in the Laredo market.

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