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[ May 21, 2026 ] Finding: New Zealand Police Breached Policy During Incident Ending in Train Collision World
[ May 21, 2026 ] Feds, Amtrak Announce Master Developer Team for New York Penn Station Renovation Amtrak
[ May 21, 2026 ] CSX Crossing Work to Shut Down Part of Main Street in Cartersville, Georgia CSX
[ May 21, 2026 ] Atlanta NRHS Transfers Locomotives, Railcars and Property to Southeastern Railway Museum Miscellaneous
[ May 21, 2026 ] Rail Investigators Probe After Caledonian Sleeper Train Driver Seriously Injured During Shunting Operation World

Long Island Rail Road Service Resumes Following Three-Day Strike

May 21, 2026 The Turntable

The Long Island Rail Road is back to moving Long Islanders following a three-day work stoppage.

No Trains, Big Pain: LIRR Strike Leaves Long Island Commuters Scrambling

May 16, 2026 The Turntable

Long Island Rail Road service was suspended Saturday after several unions went on strike, shutting down one of the nation’s busiest commuter railroads and leaving nearly 300,000 daily riders searching for other ways to travel.

Gateway Development Commission Awarded $1.3 Billion Contract for Hudson Tunnel Project Section

April 30, 2026 The Turntable

The Gateway Development Commission has awarded a nearly $1.3 billion contract for the section of the Hudson Tunnel Project that will bore the new rail tunnel tubes beneath the Hudson River, a major step in the multi-package effort to expand capacity and improve reliability on the Northeast Corridor.

Ohio Panel Approves $123M for Transportation Projects, Including Cleveland Rail Work

April 24, 2026 The Turntable

The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Transportation Review Advisory Council has approved $123.1 million for 11 major transportation projects in eight counties over the next four years, including money for rail infrastructure work in Cuyahoga County.

More Than 300 Turn Out for NJ Transit’s First Industry Day

April 22, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

More than 300 commercial real estate, finance and government professionals turned out to learn about NJ Transit’s upcoming transit-oriented development projects, along with opportunities for leasing and retail.

Sherrill Says NJ Transit Won’t Subsidize World Cup Riders as Agency Faces $48M tab

April 17, 2026 The Turntable

Gov. Mikie Sherrill said her administration is preparing New Jersey’s transit network to handle World Cup crowds this summer while pressing FIFA to contribute to the cost of moving fans to and from MetLife Stadium.

Sherrill: New Jersey Taxpayers Shouldn’t Cover World Cup Transit Costs

April 16, 2026 The Turntable

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill pushed back Monday after reports suggested NJ Transit could charge riders more than $100 for round-trip train tickets between New York Penn Station and the Meadowlands during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Good-Bye Arrow III; NJ Transit Takes Delivery of First New Multilevel Rail Car in $3 Billion Fleet Overhaul

April 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, Congressman Rob Menendez, Congresswoman Nellie Pou and NJ Transit President & CEO Kris Kolluri showcased advancements in modernizing NJ Transit’s fleet, highlighted by the arrival of the first of 374 next-generation multilevel rail cars.

NJ Transit, Amtrak Trains Operating Over New Portal North Bridge

March 24, 2026 The Turntable

NJ Transit and Amtrak have started operating passenger trains over one of the new Portal North Bridge’s two tracks, shifting trains off the 116-year-old Portal Bridge.

Sherrill Signs Executive Order to Improve NJ Transit Rider Experience

March 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

If only it were that simple! New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill today signed Executive Order No. 16, which requires NJ Transit to improve the commuter experience.