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[ June 19, 2026 ] Illinois Railway Museum Acquires 1975 Railbox Car Miscellaneous
[ June 18, 2026 ] Feds Fast Track Millions for Increasing Brightline Florida Safety Commuter Rail
[ June 18, 2026 ] Barstow International Gateway Approved by the Barstow City Council BNSF
[ June 15, 2026 ] RAIB: Planning Error Led to Near Miss With Track Workers in Bookham Tunnel World
[ June 14, 2026 ] RAIB Opens Investigation After Passenger Train Strikes Rail Grinding Machine Left on Track World

Feds Fast Track Millions for Increasing Brightline Florida Safety

June 18, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The feds have expedited the deployment of a $25 million investment, trespassing incidents and train-vehicle collisions on Brightline Florida are down 30% year-over-year in the first quarter.

Application Period Now Open for Operation Lifesaver Rail Transit Safety Education Grants

June 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The application period is now open for Operation Lifesaver’s competitive Rail Transit Safety Education Grants.

Operation Lifesaver Urges Farmers and Agricultural Workers to Practice Safety When Working Around Tracks and Trains

June 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

With farmers and agricultural workers across the nation preparing for harvest season, Operation Lifesaver is urging everyone in the agricultural community to make safe choices around tracks and trains.

Railserve: New Safety Intelligence Improves the Industrial Railyard

June 3, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railserve, a Marmon Rail company, has introduced YardGUARD, an integrated railyard safety system that incorporates real-time engineered controls into day-to-day switching operations.

AAR Gives Railway Safety Act the Cold Shoulder

April 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Should Congress decide to consider railroad safety legislation, such as the Railway Safety Act introduced earlier this year, don’t expect the railroad industry to consider the measure as it currently stands.

GDOT Spending Nearly $1.2 Milllion on Railroad Safety Projects for Two Shortlines

March 21, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to spend nearly $1.2 milllion on upgrades to railroad signing and pavement marking at various locations on two shortline railroads.

NY Operation Lifesaver Announces 2027 Rail Photo Contest

January 31, 2026 The Turntable

NY Operation Lifesaver is asking railfans to participate in a photo contest for its 2027 calendar, offering prizes and publication opportunities for winning entries.

Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves Funding for Projects, Safety

January 28, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Ohio Rail Development Commission approved two projects for grant funding at its Jan. 22 bi-monthly meeting, projects resulting in nearly $400,000 in rail infrastructure investment serving companies in the State of Ohio.

Deluzio, Rulli Introduce Bipartisan Rail Safety Bill on Tank Car Devices

January 18, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

U.S. Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, and Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, announced bipartisan rail safety legislation in the U.S. House aimed at studying the performance of pressure relief devices on rail tank cars during fiery derailments.

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Approved $1.9 million in Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades

January 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio this week approved $1.9 million in safety upgrades at rail crossings in four Ohio counties.