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[ July 15, 2026 ] Class III Railroads in Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania Tied to Control Filing Short Line/Regional
[ July 15, 2026 ] Railmark Acquires Katahdin Railcar Services Miscellaneous
[ July 15, 2026 ] B&O Railroad Museum Becomes the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation Miscellaneous
[ July 10, 2026 ] GDC Board Approves Hudson River Ground Stabilization Project Change Order Amtrak
[ July 10, 2026 ] How Much Does Brightline Have in Common With 19th-Century Railroads? Commuter Rail

Class III Railroads in Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania Tied to Control Filing

July 15, 2026 The Turntable

Avory B. Beggs is seeking federal authorization to acquire indirect control of two Class III railroads through a proposed ownership change at Midwest & Bluegrass Rail.

Railmark Acquires Katahdin Railcar Services

July 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railmark Holdings said it has acquired Katahdin Railcar Services, a certified Association of American Railroads M-1002 and M-1003 railcar and tank car repair company located in Derby, Maine.

B&O Railroad Museum Becomes the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation

July 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

As the nation prepares to commemorate the 200th anniversary of American railroading in 2027, the B&O Railroad Museum, birthplace of American railroading, announced it will become the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation.

Ohio Files to Formalize Ownership of Former Pennsylvania Railroad Line

July 15, 2026 The Turntable

The state of Ohio is seeking after-the-fact federal authority to acquire a 43.2-mile rail line between North Warren and Ashtabula, more than four decades after the line came under state ownership.

GDC Board Approves Hudson River Ground Stabilization Project Change Order

July 10, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Gateway Development Commission Board of Commissioners has approved a change order to the Hudson River Ground Stabilization Project contract that will add the removal of roughly 500 submerged wooden piles, left from the demolition of Pier 68, to the project’s original scope of work.

How Much Does Brightline Have in Common With 19th-Century Railroads?

July 10, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

A new analysis by Railfanning.org shows that Brightline, in many ways, resembles 19th-century railroads — even more than it might appear at first glance.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Submit First Round of Responses to STB’s Supplemental Information Request

July 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have submitted the first portion of their responses to the Surface Transportation Board’s May 28 request for additional information to support their proposed merger.

Holzapfel Slams NJ Transit Bridge Closures, No Back-up Plan

July 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

A New Jersey senator blasted NJ Transit leadership for closing a busy railroad bridge over the Manasquan River during a busy holiday weekend, stranding boaters and creating a severe decline in revenue for local businesses.

World’s Largest Steam Locomotive Travels to Philadelphia to Help Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

July 7, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 took center stage in Philadelphia on the Fourth of July as tens of thousands gathered for the America250 Block Party, commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.

New Jersey Senate Advances Paratransit Legislation

July 2, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Senate has advanced legislation to improve accessibility and communication for paratransit riders statewide.