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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

South Western Railway to Transfer into Public Ownership on May 25

May 22, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

South Western Railway’s services will transfer into public ownership on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Freight Rail Service Returns to Asheville and Western North Carolina for First Time Since Hurricane Helene

May 20, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

For the first time since Hurricane Helene devastated the Asheville area in September 2024, freight rail service has resumed for Local businesses, marking a significant milestone in the region’s recovery and economic growth.

New Jersey Assemblywoman: NJ Transit Commuters Railroaded by Murphy Administration

May 20, 2025 Special to Railfanning.org

As Gov. Phil Murphy, his administration and NJ Transit union leaders slap each other on the back for agreeing to a contract that ended the NJ Transit strike, New Jersey Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz is speaking up for the commuters and taxpayers who have been railroaded by the deal.

A NJ Transit train idles in Rahway, New Jersey.

NJ Transit to Resume on Tuesday

May 18, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and NJ Transit President & CEO Kris Kolluri announced a tentative agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen.

NJ, BLET Discussions Cease for the Day

May 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Contract negotiations between NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen have ceased for the day but remain ongoing.

NJ Transit Head Says Agency Optimistic About Agreement

May 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Speaking at Newark Broad Street Station, NJ Transit President & CEO Kris Kolluri emphasized his commitment to continuing the negotiations and expressed optimism that a timely resolution could be reached with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET).