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Years in the Making, the Final Portal Bridge Cutover Is Happening Now

October 16, 2026 The Turntable

Two decades ago, NJ Transit officials were studying how to replace the aging Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River, hoping to eliminate a notorious railroad bottleneck before a new Hudson River tunnel opened in 2016.

New Jersey Assembly Committee Advances Bill to Offer Discounted NJ Transit Fares

October 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee has advanced a measure to create two programs that would offer discounted fares and make transit more accessible to riders.

Amtrak Advances Planning for Replacement of Bush and Gunpowder River Bridges in Maryland

October 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has reached a major milestone on two bridge replacement projects in Maryland: the Bush River Bridge and the Gunpowder River Bridge, selecting HNTB for architectural and engineering services for both projects, including community engagement to inform the final design.

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.

Gateway Development Commission Celebrates Start of Tunnel Boring for Hudson Tunnel Project

September 29, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Gateway Development Commission celebrated the start of tunnel boring for the Hudson Tunnel Project.

A NJ Transit train idles in Rahway, New Jersey.

NJ Transit Board Appoints Rogust as Senior Vice President and General Manager of NJ Transit Rail Operations

September 23, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The NJ Transit Board of Directors has appointed Daniel Rogust as senior vice president and general manager of NJ Transit Rail Operations.

FRA Rule Allows Railroad to Decide Whether to Sound Horns at Stations

September 18, 2026 The Turntable

The federal rules governing when a locomotive engineer sounds the horn have taken another turn.

Feds Drop Appeal That Sought to Block Funding for Gateway Tunnel Project

September 18, 2026 New Jersey Monitor

The federal government dropped an appeal that attempted to again block federal funding for the Gateway tunnel and other infrastructure projects in the region just weeks after asking a federal court to overturn a lower decision that found the funding freeze flagrantly violated law.

Amtrak, NJ Transit Start Final ‘Cutover’ Work to Transfer Service to New Portal North Bridge

September 17, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Beginning Oct. 9, Amtrak and NJ Transit will perform critical work to transfer the final track from the 116-year-old Portal Bridge to the new Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River.

Transportation Department Announces $166 Million to Upgrade Passenger Railcars

September 3, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The  Federal Transit Administration is delivering $166 million to upgrade America’s passenger rail vehicles nationwide.