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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

NJBIA: Fiscal 2026 Budget, Corporate Transit Tax Revenues Must Fully Go to NJ Transit

February 11, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

With Gov. Phil Murphy’s Fiscal 2026 budget address approaching on Feb. 25, the New Jersey Business & Industry Association wants the $1 billion Corporate Transit Tax levied on New Jersey’s largest job creators to be fully dedicated to its intended target – NJ Transit.

Report: California High Speed Rail Faces $6.5 Billion Funding Gap, New Delays

February 6, 2025 The Center Square

The California inspector general tasked with reviewing the state’s high speed rail program issued a new report stating the first segment is likely to be more than three years behind schedule and faces a $6.5 billion funding gap.

NJ Transit Engineers Strike Looms as Union Rejects Proposal Over Wage Dispute

January 29, 2025 New Jersey Monitor

The union that represents NJ Transit’s train engineers has rejected a settlement recommended by a federal board overseeing its wage dispute with the state transit agency, clearing the path to a possible strike in March.

Metro-North Requests One-Year Extension for Trail Negotiation

January 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metro-North Commuter Railroad has requested a one-year extension from the Surface Transportation Board for the negotiation period regarding trail use of the 41.1-mile Beacon Line in Dutchess and Putnam Counties, New York.

Feds Send Money to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for Scranton-to-New York project

January 20, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

After receiving federal money to expand passenger rail across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is taking the next step in making the Scranton to New York Penn Station Passenger Rail Corridor project happen.

NJ Transit Prepares for Winter Weather

January 18, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library

Customers are advised to monitor for potential service disruptions, detours or suspensions on Sunday, Jan. 19 and Monday, Jan. 20.

DART Silver Line Targeted to Open by Early 2026

January 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dallas Area Rapid Transit is nearing completion of the new Silver Line and preparing to open the 26-mile regional rail project to passengers for revenue service between the end of the year and early 2026.

Amtrak Awards Contracts to Advance Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project

December 19, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has selected a Skanska, Walsh & Herzog Joint Venture to conduct pre-construction activities and pursue future contract opportunities for the full construction scope of the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project.

NJ Transit Celebrates County Yard and Delco Lead Storage and Inspection Facility Project Groundbreaking

December 12, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit celebrated the groundbreaking of the County Yard and Delco Lead Storage and Inspection Facility Project.

NJ Transit Awards Contract for Portion of North Jersey Coast Line Bridge Over Raritan River

December 12, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The NJ Transit Board of Directors advanced the construction of the new Raritan River Bridge on the North Jersey Coast Line by awarding the second construction contract, which encompasses the lift portion of the bridge.

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