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[ September 4, 2026 ] Posner Seeks Stake in Morristown & Erie Railway Short Line/Regional
[ September 3, 2026 ] Norfolk Southern Completes Alabama Rail Upgrades Norfolk Southern
[ September 3, 2026 ] Transportation Department Announces $166 Million to Upgrade Passenger Railcars Commuter Rail
[ September 2, 2026 ] Amtrak: New System Expansion Committee to Advance Passenger Rail Growth Amtrak
[ August 31, 2026 ] Amtrak Breaks Ground on New Train Maintenance Facility in New York City Amtrak

N.J. Transit Exercises Option for 17 More ALP-45 Dual-Power Locomotives

February 6, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

N.J. Transit has exercised an option for 17 additional Bombardier ALP-45 dual-power locomotives, the manufacturer said recently.

Mayor de Blasio: ‘We have a subway system in crisis’

January 25, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New York City Subway system is in crisis. So says the city’s mayor.

New Subway Cars Coming to the Big Apple

January 25, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

Straphangers, rejoice. The beleaguered Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is bringing new rail cars to the big city.

Feds Expect Railroads to Implement PTC by Dec. 31 Deadline

January 11, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

The federal government is expecting railroads to implement positive train control (PTC) systems by the Congressionally mandated Dec. 31 deadline, Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao said in a letter.

Here’s Who New Yorkers Think Should Pay for Subway Repairs

October 24, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Registered voters in New York City have a novel idea for who should pay for subway repairs.

Nashville Mayor Unveils Transportation Framework That Includes 26 Miles of Light Rail

October 19, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

The mayor of Nashville, Tenn., this week unveiled a $5.2 billion transportation framework for the city and Middle Tennessee, a proposal voters will decide next year. Let’s Move Nashville would fund 26 miles of Nashville’s first-ever light rail system, four rapid bus routes and an increase in the service and frequency of the bus system.

N.J. Transit Exercises Option for 17 More ALP-45 Dual-Power Locomotives

Mayor de Blasio: ‘We have a subway system in crisis’

New Subway Cars Coming to the Big Apple

Feds Expect Railroads to Implement PTC by Dec. 31 Deadline

Here’s Who New Yorkers Think Should Pay for Subway Repairs

Nashville Mayor Unveils Transportation Framework That Includes 26 Miles of Light Rail

FRA Identifies Corridor for Atlanta-to-Chattanooga High Speed Rail Line

New South Ferry Subway Station Damaged by Superstorm Sandy Reopens

Some Amtrak Trains to Use Grand Central During Penn Station Work

Penn Station Commuters Gearing Up for ‘Summer of Hell’