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[ August 19, 2026 ] Amtrak: Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Travel Demand Remains Strong Amtrak
[ August 19, 2026 ] STB Sets Schedule for UP-NS Merger Review Norfolk Southern
[ August 19, 2026 ] Amtrak Completes First Phase of East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project, Restores Train Service in Line 2 Amtrak
[ August 18, 2026 ] Attempted New Zealand Railway Copper Theft Lands Man in Court World
[ August 17, 2026 ] Office of Rail and Road Gives Green Light for Virgin Trains International Services World

Tennessee-Based Entertainment Company Acquires South Dakota’s 1880 Train

May 9, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Tennessee-based World Choice Investments will expand its entertainment holdings with the acquisition of the 1880 Train in Hill City, South Dakota.

The Day the Meatballs Entered Service

May 9, 2026 Railfanning.org Digital Library

Friday, May 9, 1980, was a watershed day in Amtrak history.

FAA Proposes No-Fly-Zone Process for Drones Near Sensitive Facilities

May 8, 2026 The Turntable

The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a rule that would allow certain critical infrastructure sites to seek restrictions on drone operations around their facilities, creating a new process for limiting unmanned aircraft near sensitive locations.

KC Streetcar Riverfront Set to Open Extension With Celebration

May 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Ten years ago today, the downtown KC Streetcar route opened up for passenger service, and in less than two weeks, Kansas City will open the second extension of the streetcar system, connecting to the riverfront.

Short Lines Notch Record Safety Mark in 2025, ASLRRA Says

May 6, 2026 The Turntable

The short line railroad industry posted a new safety benchmark in 2025, with a record number of carriers reporting zero injuries, according to the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association.

CPKC, CSX Upgrade Southeast Mexico Express with Dedicated Train, Faster Transit Times

May 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Kansas City and CSX Corp. announced upgrades to the Southeast Mexico Express premium service, featuring faster transit times with more origin and destination options for customers looking to reach new markets.

Southeastern Railway Museum Marquee Locomotive Returns

May 4, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Southeastern Railway Museum celebrated the public return of its beloved locomotive, Southern Railway 6901, after a 14-month restoration in the Museum’s shop.

DeFeo Discusses Historic Gauge Change on the Western & Atlantic Railroad, Announces New Book

May 4, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org Publisher and Editor Todd DeFeo on Sunday presented a lecture examining one of the most significant — and often overlooked — events in American railroad history: the 1886 change of the Western & Atlantic Railroad’s track gauge.

Addison, University Park Voters Opt to Remain With DART While Highland Park Voters Opt to Leave

May 4, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Voters in Highland Park on Saturday voted to withdraw from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system, while their counterparts in Addison and University Park opted to remain with DART.

Canadian National Railway Company in Chicago.

CN: UP and NS Failed to Materially Improve Amended Application to Address Competitive Harms

May 2, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN said it continues to review Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s amended merger application submitted to the Surface Transportation Board and will remain actively engaged in this process.