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[ April 2, 2025 ] Missing New Jersey ‘Merci Train’ boxcar Located, to be Restored Miscellaneous
[ April 1, 2025 ] Norfolk Southern: Industry-First Program Cuts Supply Chain Emissions for Customers Norfolk Southern
[ April 1, 2025 ] IAM District 19 Reaches Tentative Agreement with National Carriers’ Conference Committee Rail Carriers Miscellaneous
[ April 1, 2025 ] New Interislander Ferries in New Zealand Will Have Rail Capacity World
[ March 31, 2025 ] Trail to Determine Who Pays What in East Palestine Settlement Norfolk Southern

A N.J. Transit train in Montvale, N.J., in March 2018.

NJ Transit Breaks Ground on Interim Hoboken Bus Terminal

April 1, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Construction has begun on an interim NJ Transit bus terminal near Hoboken Terminal, ushering in the next phase of the Hoboken Connect mixed-use project that will transform the historic waterfront area into a space for customers and the public.

MARTA Interactive Tool Helps Track Capital Projects Progress

March 27, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

MARTA has released a new online interactive tool to track the progress of its sweeping program of capital projects to maintain, improve, and expand the system.

MARTA Calls More MARTA Assessment ‘a Clear Win’

March 18, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Georgia House Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee recently convened to discuss the findings of a recent assessment of the More MARTA Program.

MARTA: East Lake Station Planned Closure Delayed

March 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority said the planned closure of the south entrance at East Lake Station for pedestrian bridge replacement has been delayed.

New Jersey Governor Proposes $815 Million From Corporate Transit Fee for NJ Transit

February 25, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proposed $815 million in funding from the Corporate Transit Fee to support NJ Transit in his fiscal 2026 state budget address.

Forbes Recognizes NJ Transit as One of the Best Places to Work

February 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Forbes has recognized NJ Transit as one of the best places to work for the fifth straight year and one of the best large employers in the nation on the 2025 Forbes America’s Best Employers List for the second consecutive year.

MARTA Says Bond Deal Will Save Millions

February 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors has approved a resolution to execute financial transactions that will generate substantial savings and increase the Authority’s liquidity by hundreds of millions of dollars.

CTA to Present Final Plans for Space Beneath Lawrence and Bryn Mawr Stations

February 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Chicago Transit Authority will hold community meetings on Feb. 25 and 26 to present final development plans for the space under the new “L” tracks between the Lawrence and Bryn Mawr stations.

MARTA Closing East Lake Station South Entrance to Replace Pedestrian Bridge

February 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will close the south entrance of East Lake Station, including the south pedestrian bridge, bus loop and south parking lot starting Monday, March 24, to replace the pedestrian bridge.

Feds, CTA Finalize $1.9 Billion for Red Line Extension Project

February 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Chicago and federal officials finalized a $1.9 billion funding agreement allowing the Chicago Transit Authority to advance a Red Line extension project.