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[ February 22, 2026 ] Amid Winter Weather, NJ Transit Will Temporarily Suspend Rail Service Commuter Rail
[ February 22, 2026 ] NJ Transit to Temporarily Suspend all Bus, Light Rail and Access Link Services at 6 p.m. Today Commuter Rail
[ February 21, 2026 ] STB Preserves Fort Bragg-Willits Rail Line; Mendocino Railway Calls for Collaborative Rail-and-Trail Future Miscellaneous
[ February 19, 2026 ] Work on Gateway Project to Resume After Federal Funds Released Commuter Rail
[ February 19, 2026 ] North Brunswick Train Station Project Aims for 90% Design Completion Amtrak

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.

B&O Railroad Museum Unveils Restored National Icon to Kick Off America250

January 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore unveiled the restored American Freedom Train No. 1, the locomotive that pulled the American Freedom Train during the U.S. Bicentennial, presenting the legendary locomotive as a gift to the nation to kick off the America250 celebration.

Israel Railways to Showcase Rail Vision Technology at CES 2026

January 7, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Rail Vision products will be featured at the upcoming CES 2026 exhibition through a presentation by Israel Railways, one of its customers.

Wabtec Secures $386 Million Order from New York’s MTA for New Locomotives

January 7, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Wabtec Corp. secured a $386 million follow-on order to deliver additional R255 hybrid battery-diesel work locomotives to New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

GATX, Brookfield Infrastructure Complete Acquisition of Wells Fargo’s Rail Assets

January 5, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

GATX Corp. announced the successful closing of the acquisition of Wells Fargo’s rail operating lease portfolio on Jan. 1.

FreightCar America Acquires Distributor of Railcar Components

January 5, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

FreightCar America, a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts and components, has completed the acquisition of Carly Railcar Components, a family-owned, leading distributor of railcar components.

Southeastern Railway Museum Raising Money to Restore Historic U.S. Army Transportation Corps Locomotive Crane

December 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Southeastern Railway Museum is hoping to raise $25,000 to finish the restoration of historic U.S. Army Transportation Corps Locomotive Crane C-271.

Popular Rail Shows Featuring Michael Portillo Returning in 2026

December 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Two popular train series are returning, giving viewers a chance to revisit the journeys that made former UK Member of Parliament Michael Portillo well-known among railway fans.

Georgia Officials Award Contract to Replace 1928 Lowndes County Bridge

December 11, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a $5.8 million construction contract to replace a Lowndes County bridge built in 1928 and closed by the county due to its deterioration.

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