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[ February 21, 2026 ] STB Preserves Fort Bragg-Willits Rail Line; Mendocino Railway Calls for Collaborative Rail-and-Trail Future Miscellaneous
[ February 19, 2026 ] North Brunswick Train Station Project Aims for 90% Design Completion Amtrak
[ February 18, 2026 ] Sherrill: Feds Release Money for Gateway Tunnel Project Commuter Rail
[ February 17, 2026 ] Georgia Court of Appeals to Hear Oral Argument in Lawsuit Challenging Georgia Railroad’s Attempt to Take Private Land Short Line/Regional
[ February 16, 2026 ] The Adventure Onboard Flying Scotsman Traces Milestone Journey and Rail Enthusiast’s Tribute to the Golden Age of Steam World

NJ Transit Sees Up to $1.9 Billion in Non-Farebox Revenue by Leveraging Real Estate Portfolio

October 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit officials believe they could realize as much as $1.9 billion in non-farebox revenue over the next three decades by leveraging opportunities designed to unlock value from its 8,000-acre real estate portfolio, according to a new plan the agency released today.

NJ Transit Prepares for Nor’easter, Agency Asks Customers to Limit Travel

October 11, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit is preparing for the predicted heavy rain, high winds and possible flooding forecast to arrive beginning tomorrow and continuing through Monday.

Central Ohio Leaders, Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Push for Central Ohio Passenger Rail Revival

September 24, 2025 The Turntable

Central Ohio leaders and former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently met to advance plans for restoring passenger rail to the region, which has been without service since 1979.

A NJ Transit train idles in Rahway, New Jersey.

Mechanical, Equipment Failures Drive NJ Transit’s Summer Train Cancellations

September 17, 2025 New Jersey Monitor

Rising mechanical issues, a lack of available equipment, and a renewed wave of crew-related issues drove NJ Transit train cancellations this summer to their third-highest levels under Gov. Phil Murphy.

Trump Orders Emergency Board to Address Long Island Rail Road Labor Disputes

September 16, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing an emergency board to investigate ongoing labor disputes between the Long Island Rail Road and several unions.

NJ Transit Moving Forward With Purchase of 374 New Rail Cars

September 9, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit has fully exercised a contract option with Alstom for the purchase of 200 additional multilevel rail cars. The purchase was authorized by the NJ Transit Board of Directors in May 2025.

Shapiro Administration Approves SEPTA’s Request to Use Up to $394 Million in Future Capital Funding

September 9, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro directed Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll to approve the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s request to use up to $394 million in capital assistance funds for daily operations.

Alstom Transferring Responsibility for River Line to NJ Transit

September 4, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Alstom is transferring responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the River Line to NJ Transit.

SEPTA to Implement Fare Increase, Regional Rail Service Cuts

August 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Without the approval of new state funding, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority officials said they are moving forward with a 21.5% fare increase on Sept. 1 and new Regional Rail schedules that implement 20% service cuts on Sept. 2.

Quiet Zones Along DART Silver Line to Become Active Before End of August

July 31, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Activation will silence train horns in Addison, Coppell and Dallas first, with Carrollton, Richardson, and Plano to follow as testing of vehicles, crossings and track will continue with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit aiming to open for passenger service before the end of year.

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