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First Phase of MARTA’s Rapid A-Line Bus Rapid Transit to Open April 18

February 14, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s first bus rapid transit line will launch in two phases, with the first phase beginning Saturday, April 18, as part of the NextGen Bus Network.

Amtrak Previews New Airo Fleet During Event

February 12, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

At a preview event this week, Amtrak President Roger Harris and federal dignitaries showcased the first new Airo train, a new-generation train designed to elevate the customer experience and strengthen service across the national network.

Wabtec Completes Acquisition of Swedish Company Dellner Couplers

February 12, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Wabtec Corp. has completed its acquisition of Dellner Couplers, a Swedish company specializing in couplers and gangways for passenger rail rolling stock.

Union Pacific Recognized as Industry Leader in Intermodal Service in 2025

February 11, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Journal of Commerce has rated Union Pacific as North America’s best performing railroad for intermodal service in 2025 in its Intermodal Service Scorecard.

Lifelong Railroader Shares Insider Accounts of the Industry

February 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

As a boy in the early 1950s, Mike McLaughlin was a regular stowaway riding switch engines back and forth in Seattle, Washington. By the time he was in high school, he was hand-firing steam engines as an unofficial crew member.

Hudson Tunnel Project to Suspend Work at 5 p.m.

February 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Construction of the Hudson Tunnel Project will be suspended at 5 p.m. unless disbursements of federal funding obligated to the project resume.

Georgia Ports Authority Welcomes New United States-India Trade Agreement

February 5, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

A new trade agreement between the U.S. and India could boost traffic at the Georgia Ports Authority.

MARTA Says It Will Accommodate Breeze Balance Transfers

February 4, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is changing course and will now accommodate Breeze balance transfers as it transitions from the current Breeze fare payment system to a new system.

Union Pacific, Wabtec Ink $1.2B Deal to Modernize Locomotives

February 4, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific and Wabtec inked a $1.2 billion deal to modernize the railroad’s AC4400 locomotives.

New Jersey, New York Join Gateway Development Commission in Suing Feds Over Gateway Project Funding Pause

February 4, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey and New York are suing the Trump Administration for withholding $15 billion in federally committed funding for the Gateway project.