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[ August 25, 2026 ] Amtrak Says It Is Grateful for Texas Funding of Daily Heartland Flyer Trains Amtrak
[ August 25, 2026 ] Second-Annual ENS Sign Awareness Day Campaign Educates Millions About the Blue and White Sign Safety
[ August 25, 2026 ] Chicago Leaders Unveil Plan for O’Hare Flyer 15-Minute Airport Express Train to Downtown Chicago Canadian National
[ August 24, 2026 ] TPF Orders 13 FLIRT Evo Trains From Stadler World
[ August 24, 2026 ] Gateway Development Commission Board Approves Agreements to Support Tunnel Resuce and Emergency Response Preparedness Amtrak

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.

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.

Trump Move to Halt Funding for Gateway Project was ‘Flagrantly’ Illegal, Judge Says

June 30, 2026 New Jersey Monitor

A federal judge found Monday that the Trump administration’s decision to halt funding for the Gateway tunnel project ran afoul of the law and permanently barred it from freezing the grants again.

Amtrak, NJ Transit Move Forward With Initial Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project Construction

June 28, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

In a joint statement on Friday, NJ Transit President & CEO Kris Kolluri and Amtrak President Roger Harris said the two agencies are moving forward with initial construction for the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project.

Feds Fast Track Millions for Increasing Brightline Florida Safety

June 18, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The feds have expedited the deployment of a $25 million investment, trespassing incidents and train-vehicle collisions on Brightline Florida are down 30% year-over-year in the first quarter.

NJ Transit Launches ‘Ricardo Says’ Courtesy Campaign

June 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit announced a new customer courtesy campaign featuring the famous Ricardo the Bull, designed to enhance the customer experience.

Gateway Development Commission Awards Contract for Third Hudson Tunnel Project Construction

June 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Gateway Development Commission this week awarded Skanska Creamer Sanzari NJSA JV the contract for Hudson Tunnel Project Construction Package 3: The New Jersey Surface Alignment.

California High-Speed Rail Project Criticized Again After $3.5B Contract

June 5, 2026 The Center Square

After a $3.5 billion contract was awarded for track and electrical work on California’s high-speed rail, critics are calling the entire project problematic because of a lack of transparency.

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.