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MARTA to Implement Inclement Weather Plan

January 23, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority said it will implement an inclement weather service plan in anticipation of severe weather in the metro Atlanta area beginning Saturday, Jan. 24.

NJ Transit Prepares for Winter Weather, Plans to Maintain Service as Long as Possible

January 23, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit said one of its top priorities is customer and employee safety, while maintaining service for as long as conditions allow, as New Jersey prepares for this weekend’s winter storm.

Lawmaker Confirms State Looking to Fund Southeastern Railway Museum

January 23, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

A Georgia state lawmaker has confirmed that lawmakers are considering funding the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia, with tax dollars.

KC Streetcar Preps For Winter Weather

January 22, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

As Kansas City prepares for winter weather, the KC Streetcar team is making preparations to keep service running and streetcar tracks and platforms clear.

MARTA Says Customers Must Use Breeze Balances or Lose Them

January 22, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

As the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority continues upgrading its entire Breeze fare collection system, the transit agency said current Breeze cards and account balances will not carry over to the new system.

Person Killed by Train in Christchurch

January 22, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

One person has died after being struck by a train in Christchurch, New Zealand.

CPKC Investing $800 Million in American Manufacturing with Tier 4 Locomotives

January 21, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Kansas City is continuing the renewal of its locomotive fleet with the world’s two leading locomotive manufacturers as part of an ongoing multi-year US$800 million investment in American industry.

Norfolk Southern Launches East Edge Double-Stack Service Connecting Chicago and New England

January 21, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. has launched East Edge, a newly cleared double–stack intermodal corridor connecting Chicago and New England.

Siemens Mobility Selected to Modernize Tri-Rail Fleet with Seven State-of-the-Art Charger Locomotives

January 20, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, operator of Tri-Rail commuter rail service in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, has ordered seven advanced Charger diesel-electric locomotives from Siemens Mobility to add to its fleet.

MARTA Continues to Install New Fare Collection System

January 20, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority continues systemwide construction and installation of its new fare collection system.