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[ February 6, 2026 ] Lifelong Railroader Shares Insider Accounts of the Industry Miscellaneous
[ February 6, 2026 ] Hudson Tunnel Project to Suspend Work at 5 p.m. Amtrak
[ February 5, 2026 ] London Northwestern, West Midlands Railway Move Into Public Ownership World
[ February 4, 2026 ] Union Pacific, Wabtec Ink $1.2B Deal to Modernize Locomotives Union Pacific
[ February 4, 2026 ] New Jersey, New York Join Gateway Development Commission in Suing Feds Over Gateway Project Funding Pause Amtrak

Lifelong Railroader Shares Insider Accounts of the Industry

February 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

As a boy in the early 1950s, Mike McLaughlin was a regular stowaway riding switch engines back and forth in Seattle, Washington. By the time he was in high school, he was hand-firing steam engines as an unofficial crew member.

DeFeo Plans to Publish Third Book on the Western & Atlantic Railroad

February 1, 2026 Railfanning.org

Railfanning.org Publisher and Editor Todd DeFeo plans to publish a new book this year chronicling often-overlooked stories of the Western & Atlantic Railroad.

NY Operation Lifesaver Announces 2027 Rail Photo Contest

January 31, 2026 The Turntable

NY Operation Lifesaver is asking railfans to participate in a photo contest for its 2027 calendar, offering prizes and publication opportunities for winning entries.

Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves Funding for Projects, Safety

January 28, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Ohio Rail Development Commission approved two projects for grant funding at its Jan. 22 bi-monthly meeting, projects resulting in nearly $400,000 in rail infrastructure investment serving companies in the State of Ohio.

Lawmaker Confirms State Looking to Fund Southeastern Railway Museum

January 23, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

A Georgia state lawmaker has confirmed that lawmakers are considering funding the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia, with tax dollars.

Southeastern Railway Museum Seeking State Money to Support its Future

January 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia, is actively seeking state funding to support its long-term future.

DeFeo to Present on Roswell Railroad, Southern Railway History at Dunwoody Event

January 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org Publisher and Editor Todd DeFeo will present “The Roswell Railroad Ecosystem” during a special event hosted by the Dunwoody Preservation Trust in Dunwoody, Georgia.

Ohio EPA, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to Electrify Historic Locomotives

January 15, 2026 The Turntable

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is partnering with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to repower two historic diesel locomotives with electric engines, a project aimed at preserving rail heritage while reducing emissions in a protected natural area.

Rail Vision Completes Acquisition of Majority Stake in Quantum Transportation

January 15, 2026 The Turntable

Rail Vision Ltd. said it has completed its previously announced strategic transaction to acquire a 51% ownership interest in Quantum Transportation Ltd., giving Rail Vision majority ownership and control of the company.

AAR: U.S. Rail Traffic up 9.7% for Week Ending Jan. 10

January 14, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Association of American Railroads reported that U.S. rail traffic increased for the week ending Jan. 10, 2026, reflecting gains in both carloads and intermodal volume.

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