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Metrolink Passenger Train Fares Rise in Southern California

October 7, 2026 The Center Square
Metrolink has announced its first fare increase in 13 years across Southern California, raising one-way tickets for its passenger trains an average of 14%.

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Trump Order Temporarily Expands Use of Dyed Diesel Nationwide

October 7, 2026 The Center Square
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered expanded access to the tax-exempt, dyed diesel fuel typically used to power heavy agricultural and construction equipment operated off public roads.

Safety

Aii: New Report Adds 25 Years of Accident Data to Rail Inspection Debate

October 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
As Congress and federal regulators weigh how railroads should combine human track inspectors with automated technology to prevent derailments, the Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure said its new report adds 25 years of federal accident data to the discussion.

Union Pacific

Union Pacific No. 844 to Reunite with Big Boy for Holiday Tour

October 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
After a six-year hiatus, Union Pacific’s Living Legend No. 844 is returning to the rails.

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New Operator Seeks Control of 30.6-Mile Trona Railway in California

October 5, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
5E SVM Railway Company LLC has filed with the Surface Transportation Board to acquire and operate the 30.6-mile Trona Railway in California.

World

Network Rail Deploys ‘Leaf Busting’ Trains Across North West

October 4, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
A fleet of special “leaf-busting” trains is now traveling across the North West, blasting leaves off the railway line to keep passengers and freight trains moving this fall.

Transit

MARTA Discontinues See & Say App, Moves Safety Reporting to Main App

October 3, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has discontinued its standalone MARTA See & Say app and moved safety and security reporting features to the main MARTA App.

FTA

FTA Issues Safety Advisory on Catenary, Pantograph Reliability

October 3, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Federal Transit Administration has issued a safety advisory addressing safety risks associated with overhead catenary systems and pantograph reliability across rail transit systems.

Ports

Georgia Ports Authority: Savannah’s Ocean Terminal Renovations 60% Complete

October 3, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
Renovations at the Port of Savannah’s Ocean Terminal are now more than 60% complete, the Georgia Ports Authority said.

Commuter Rail

Gottheimer: $500,000 for the Future Lackawanna Railway & Andover Train Station Site

October 2, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey announced $500,000 in clawed-back federal dollars secured through the Transit Security Grant Program to strengthen security and safety at the planned Andover park-and-ride station.

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