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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.

Amtrak Breaks Ground on New Train Maintenance Facility in New York City

August 31, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak celebrated the start of major construction on a new maintenance facility today at Sunnyside Yard in Long Island City.

Georgia Central Withdraws Petition to Operate With One-Person Crews

August 31, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Georgia Central Railroad withdrew its petition filed with the Federal Railroad Administration seeking special approval to operate with one-person crews.

Investigators Probing Aug. 14 Derailment at Wickford in Essex

August 28, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.K. Rail Accident Investigation Branch is examining what led up to a derailment at Wickford in Essex earlier this month.

A MARTA bus operates in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta, MARTA Reach Deal to End Dispute Over More MARTA Atlanta Proceeds

August 28, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The city of Atlanta and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority reached an agreement to resolve the ongoing dispute regarding the More MARTA Atlanta sales tax proceeds used for enhanced bus service.

Amtrak Says It Is Grateful for Texas Funding of Daily Heartland Flyer Trains

August 25, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak leaders thank elected and appointed Texas officials for providing that state’s portion of an agreement with the State of Oklahoma to sponsor the daily Amtrak Heartland Flyer service between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City.

Second-Annual ENS Sign Awareness Day Campaign Educates Millions About the Blue and White Sign

August 25, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Operation Lifesaver state programs and federal, state and local partners reached millions of people during the second annual Emergency Notification System Sign Awareness Day on June 24.

Chicago Leaders Unveil Plan for O’Hare Flyer 15-Minute Airport Express Train to Downtown Chicago

August 25, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

A group of Chicago business and civic leaders unveiled plans to redefine the airport transportation experience in Chicago with O’Hare Flyer, the first airport express train in the U.S.

Transportation Department Delivers $665 Million to Modernize Infrastructure

August 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The feds announced $665 million in funding to modernize ferry infrastructure for the communities that rely on these transit systems to work and to move goods.