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[ October 24, 2026 ] Buses to Replace Trains Between Leeds and York Until Nov. 1 World
[ October 24, 2026 ] FreightCar America Advances Aftermarket Growth With Third Acquisition in Less Than a Year Miscellaneous
[ October 24, 2026 ] Woman Killed by Train at Auckland Rail Crossing World
[ October 24, 2026 ] Alstom Secures 15-Year, £800 Million Services Contract Extension From Greater Anglia World
[ October 22, 2026 ] Union Pacific Reports 16% Increase in Third-Quarter Profit Union Pacific

New Jersey Senator to Host River Line Public Meeting with NJ Transit

October 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Sen. Troy Singleton, D-Burlington, will host a public meeting with NJ Transit executives and CEO Kevin Corbett focusing on service reliability and public and pedestrian safety regarding the River Line.

One Killed After New Jersey River Line Light Rail Train Hits Tree

October 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The operator of a New Jersey River Line Light Rail was killed, and more than a dozen passengers were injured after the train struck a tree on Monday morning in Mansfield Township.

MTA’s Hudson Line, Once Owned by Cornelius Vanderbilt, Turns 175

October 10, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Hudson Line can trace its roots to the original Hudson River Railroad, chartered in 1846 to build from New York City north along the shore of the Hudson River.

Newark Liberty International Airport Station

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.