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[ April 24, 2026 ] AAR Gives Railway Safety Act the Cold Shoulder Safety
[ 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

Repeat Offender Sentenced to 15 Years for 2022 MARTA Shooting

April 21, 2026 The Turntable

A 43-year-old Atlanta man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after prosecutors said he fired a stolen handgun at a stranger on the platform of MARTA’s Five Points station, the system’s busiest rail hub.

MARTA’s Rapid A-Line Launches April 18 as Region’s First Bus Rapid Transit Route

April 17, 2026 The Turntable

MARTA will launch the first phase of its Rapid A-Line on Saturday, April 18, rolling out the region’s first bus rapid transit service as part of the agency’s NextGen Bus Network.

MARTA Launching NextGen Bus Network

April 16, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will officially launch its NextGen Bus Network on Saturday, April 18.

New Light Rail Line Connecting Seattle with the Eastside Opens

March 31, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

A new light rail line connecting the Eastside with Seattle, the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Federal Way, Lynnwood and other communities opened this week.

DC Streetcar to Stop Running

March 30, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

DC Streetcar service will end on Tuesday, March 31, and officials suggest that would-be riders seek other transportation options, such as the bus.

Cleveland Light Rail Work Included in Ohio Projects Approved in Draft Funding List

March 30, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Transportation Review Advisory Council last week approved a draft funding list totaling $123.1 million for 11 major new projects in eight counties.

MARTA Begins Better Breeze Upgrade, Warns Riders To Expect Mixed Fare Gear Through May 2

March 28, 2026 The Turntable

MARTA will launch its new “better Breeze” fare payment system Saturday, March 28, starting a five-week transition period in which riders will see a mix of old and new fare equipment, ongoing installation work and, at some stations, temporary entrances and exits.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Seeking Bids to Replace More Than a Third of the New York City Subway Fleet

March 19, 2026 The Turntable

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking bids for what it describes as the largest subway car contract in its history, a purchase that could replace more than a third of the New York City subway fleet if all options are exercised.

New York Officials Sue Feds Over Funding for Second Avenue Subway

March 18, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

New York officials are suing the Trump Administration to force the feds to release $60 million in tax dollars to extend the Second Avenue Subway.

New MARTA Breeze Fare Payment System Goes Live on March 28

March 17, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The new Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Breeze fare payment system goes live on Saturday, March 28, and features flexible payment options, modern, touchscreen ticket vending machines, and more secure faregates for a safer transit system, officials said.

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