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Norfolk Southern Surpasses $18 Million in Donations for Third Straight Year

January 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern donated more than $18.2 million in 2025 to charities across its 22-state network, supporting programs aligned with its community impact pillars: sustainability, safety, workforce development and thriving communities.

MARTA Board Elects New Leaders for 2026

January 12, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors has new members and has elected its 2026 leadership.

Atlanta Streetcar to Resume Operations on Feb. 3

January 12, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority streetcar will return to service Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at the completion of underground utility repairs by Georgia Power.

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.

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.

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.

GATX, Brookfield Infrastructure Complete Acquisition of Wells Fargo’s Rail Assets

January 5, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

GATX Corp. announced the successful closing of the acquisition of Wells Fargo’s rail operating lease portfolio on Jan. 1.

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