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[ February 6, 2026 ] Lifelong Railroader Shares Insider Accounts of the Industry Miscellaneous
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[ February 4, 2026 ] Union Pacific, Wabtec Ink $1.2B Deal to Modernize Locomotives Union Pacific
[ February 4, 2026 ] New Jersey, New York Join Gateway Development Commission in Suing Feds Over Gateway Project Funding Pause Amtrak

MARTA: No Delay for Five Points Overhaul

June 25, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority officials said they are advancing with a roughly $230 million Five Points Station upgrade despite concerns from some local officials and advocacy groups.

VRE to Eliminate Youth Fares, Raise Adult Fares

June 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Virginia Railway Express will make modest adjustments to its fare schedule for the first time in five years and eliminate fares for those ages 18 and under beginning Monday, July 1, 2024.

Inganamort Demands Accountability from NJ Transit

June 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

In light of fare hikes set for July 1 and a planned corporate transit fee to be added to the state budget this week that collectively add billions to NJ Transit’s budget, New Jersey Assemblyman Michael Inganamort expressed concerns over the agency’s inability to ensure timely train operations.

Rail Vision Received Follow-on Order from Leading US-Based Rail and Leasing Services Company

June 25, 2024 Globe Newswire

The customer requested and ordered new add-ons on top of a $5 million contract with the company.

DePhillips Calls for Rescinding NJ Transit Fare Hikes and Corporate Transit Tax Ahead of State Budget Vote

June 24, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Assemblyman Chris DePhillips wants state lawmakers to rescind the NJ Transit fare hike set for July 1 and the new corporate transit fee proposed by Gov. Phil Murphy, citing the undue burden they place on New Jersey residents and businesses during an already challenging economic climate.

Rail Vision Secures Japanese Patent for AI-Powered Railway Obstacle Detection System

June 24, 2024 Globe Newswire

Rail Vision Ltd. announced that it has received a notice of allowance from the Japan Patent Office for its innovative AI-based railway obstacle detection system.

A N.J. Transit train departs from Montvale, N.J. on Feb. 10, 2016.

Bashaw: Stop NJ Transit Fare Hike, Business Tax Increase

June 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Curtis Bashaw, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in New Jersey, said he opposed a NJ Transit fare hike, arguing that commuters shouldn’t pay more for NJ Transit’s and Amtrak’s failures.

Georgia PSC to Hear Arguments on Railroad Request to Condemn Land

June 19, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Public Service Commission will hold oral arguments on a railroad’s request to condemn land for a proposed 4.5-mile-long spur.

A southbound NJ Transit train passes through Elizabeth, N.J. in August 2003..

NJ Transit Cuts Ribbon on Renovated Elizabeth Station

June 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit officials cut the ribbon on a renovated Elizabeth Station that includes additional platform capacity, new station buildings and a renovated public plaza.

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 to Steam Across 10 Midwestern and Southern States in Fall Tour

June 18, 2024 Business Wire

Union Pacific announced today that its legendary steam locomotive Big Boy No. 4014 will embark on a second tour this year, with a trip planned this fall in middle America, including Chicago and Houston.

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