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[ May 16, 2026 ] No Trains, Big Pain: LIRR Strike Leaves Long Island Commuters Scrambling Commuter Rail
[ May 15, 2026 ] Georgia Governor Signs Legislation to Consolidate Georgia Transit Authorities, Reduce Bureaucracy Legislation
[ May 14, 2026 ] BNSF Honors America’s 250th With Three Commemorative Locomotives BNSF
[ May 13, 2026 ] House Passes Legislation to Combat Organized Supply Chain Theft and Retail Crime Legislation
[ May 9, 2026 ] Tennessee-Based Entertainment Company Acquires South Dakota’s 1880 Train Miscellaneous

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.

Mesabi Railroad Files to Operate Minnesota Line

May 1, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Mesabi Railroad LLC, a noncarrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption to operate a rail line in Itasca County, Minnesota, and associated sidetracks.

Nebraska Business Leaders, Gov. Pillen Step Up Support for Union Pacific-Led Merger

May 1, 2026 Special to Railfanning.org

Gov. Jim Pillen joined Nebraska business leaders Thursday in throwing more support behind the proposed marriage of Omaha-based Union Pacific and Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern as the railroads filed an amended merger application with federal regulators.

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