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[ January 28, 2026 ] Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves Funding for Projects, Safety Miscellaneous
[ January 27, 2026 ] Gateway Tunnel Project Could Halt Amid $12 Billion Federal Funding Freeze Amtrak
[ January 26, 2026 ] MARTA to Resume Normal Operations on Tuesday Transit
[ January 24, 2026 ] NJ Transit to Suspend Bus, Light Rail and Access Link Services on Sunday Commuter Rail
[ January 24, 2026 ] MARTA Running Reduced Services Amid Winter Weather Transit

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NJ Transit Hires New Customer Advocate

October 10, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The NJ Transit Board of Directors has hired a customer advocate, filling a position that has been vacant since 2020.

Report Finds Four Concepts to Double Train Capacity at New York Penn Station Won’t Increase Capacity

October 10, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and NJ Transit have released an engineering feasibility study analyzing the potential of four concepts to double train capacity at New York Penn Station during the peak period.

First R211S Subway Cars Operate on the Staten Island Railway

October 8, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority launched new R211S subway cars into service on the Staten Island Railway.

Members Can Still Request Replacement Ballots in Metra-UP Implementing Agreement

October 5, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

BLET members are continuing to vote on a tentative implementing agreement regarding Metra’s takeover of services from the Union Pacific Railroad.

Newsom Signs Bill to Revitalize LOSSAN Rail Corridor

October 1, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that aims to revitalize the rail corridor that runs from San Diego to San Luis Obispo.

Feds Announce More Money For More Railroad Projects

October 1, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity announcing the availability of more than $1 billion in funding to expand and modernize intercity passenger rail nationwide.

New Jersey Committee Advances Bill Requiring Transportation Providers to Publish Route Schedules

September 30, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has advanced legislation requiring certain transportation providers to develop and publish route schedules.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Named Agency of the Year by Latinos In Transit

September 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Agency received the recognition at the Latinos In Transit Annual Leadership Summit.

Caltrain Starts Fully Electrified Service on 160-Year-Old San Francisco-San Jose Rail Corridor

September 24, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Caltrain has launched its new electrified schedule, taking the 160-year-old San Francisco-to-San Jose rail corridor from diesel power to electric for the first time.

New York Police Arrest 17-Year-Old for Taking Subway Train for Joyride

September 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New York police have arrested a 17-year-old woman on suspicion of taking a New York subway train for a joyride.

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