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[ April 22, 2026 ] More Than 300 Turn Out for NJ Transit’s First Industry Day Commuter Rail
[ April 17, 2026 ] Sherrill Says NJ Transit Won’t Subsidize World Cup Riders as Agency Faces $48M tab Commuter Rail
[ April 16, 2026 ] Sherrill: New Jersey Taxpayers Shouldn’t Cover World Cup Transit Costs Commuter Rail
[ April 16, 2026 ] Union Pacific, Rocky Mountain Steel Mills Announce New Long-Term Contract for Domestic Rail Production Union Pacific
[ April 16, 2026 ] Lorry Leaves M2 After Collision, Breaches Rail Boundary; Investigation Launched World

Mica: SunRail Keeps Rolling Forward

January 3, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed closing documents and has finalized the closing in escrow, clearing the way for the transfer of the CSX-owned SunRail corridor right-of-way to the state of Florida, U.S. Rep. John L. Mica, R-Fla., said late last month.

Big Four Terminal Railroad to Operate Ind. Line

January 3, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — Big Four Terminal Railroad (BFTR) has filed a verified notice of exemption to operate roughly 5.2 miles of rail line between Connorsville, Ind., and Beesons, Ind., according to a notice in the Federal Register.

Wichita, Tillman Jackson Railway Seeks to Acquire ‘Western Branch’

January 3, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Wichita, Tillman Jackson Railway Co. has filed a notice of exemption to acquire slightly more than 61 miles of a rail line known as the Western Branch.

Amtrak IG: Foreman/Track Inspector Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge

January 2, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

BALTIMORE — An Amtrak foreman/track inspector pleaded guilty in federal court to a theft charge, according to Amtrak’s inspector general.

FTA Announces $182.4 Million in Funds for Seven Major Transit Projects Underway Nationwide

January 1, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – The Federal Transit Administration said it is advancing $182.4 million in New Starts funding for seven transit projects already under construction in New York, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Seattle and Northern Virginia.

DART Green Line Opens Ahead of Schedule

December 31, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

DALLAS — Federal Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff joined state and local officials for the opening of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) Green Line.

Bombardier to Supply 36 TRAXX Locomotives to Railpool

December 31, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

Bombardier Transportation has received an order for 36 Bombardier TRAXX locomotives from the German leasing company Railpool GmbH (Railpool).

Washington Metro Seeking ‘Next Generation’ Fare Payment System

December 31, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — Washington Metro said it is seeking a business partner to help develop the next generation of electronic fare payment to create more options for customers, make using the transit system easier and encourage new ridership.

FTA: $150 Million to WMATA to Begin Addressing NTSB Safety Recommendations and State of Good Repair

December 30, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – The Federal Transit Administration has provided a $150 million grant to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to replace Washington Metro’s “1000-Series” rail cars.

Washington Metro Begins Random Bag Checks

December 28, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Metro Transit Police on Dec. 21 began random inspections of carry-on items at Braddock Road and College Park Metrorail stations.

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