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[ January 14, 2026 ] AAR: U.S. Rail Traffic up 9.7% for Week Ending Jan. 10 Miscellaneous
[ January 14, 2026 ] BNSF: Railway Surpasses Own Industry-Leading Safety Records in 2025 BNSF
[ January 13, 2026 ] CN Files Motion to Force Disclosure in UP-NS Merger Review Canadian National
[ January 13, 2026 ] UK Safety Board to Publish Safety Digest Following December Overspeed World
[ January 13, 2026 ] Murphy: Fixing NJ Transit Needs More Time Commuter Rail

MARTA Names Interim Chief of Staff, Interim Chief Administrative Officer

October 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has named Assistant General Manager of External Affairs Steven Parker as interim chief of staff and Assistant General Manager of Labor and Employee Relations LaShanda Dawkins as interim chief administrative officer.

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

Bill Should Provide NJ Residents With More Accessible Transportation Options

October 7, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a measure expanding accessible transportation options for New Jersey residents with disabilities and seniors.

Leaders Urge Cobb County, Georgia, Residents to Oppose Mobility SPLOST

October 3, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A group of elected officials and community leaders gathered to oppose a proposed Mobility SPLOST that Cobb County, Georgia, voters will decide when they head to the polls in November.

Report: MARTA Chief of Staff Departing Transit Agency

October 2, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The chief of staff of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is leaving the agency, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported.

MARTA Reports Higher Spending, Decreased Passenger Revenue in Fiscal 2024

October 2, 2024 Todd DeFeo

While the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority saw higher revenue than expected in fiscal 2024, its spending was also higher.

New Jersey Committee Advances Bill Requiring Transportation Providers to Publish Route Schedules

September 30, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has advanced legislation requiring certain transportation providers to develop and publish route schedules.

Assembly Agrees to Amend Bill Increasing Accessible Transportation

September 26, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Assembly on Thursday concurred with the governor’s recommended amendments to a bill expanding accessible transportation options for New Jersey residents with disabilities and seniors.

MARTA Unveils Mosaic Art Installation at Airport Station

September 26, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority unveiled a mosaic art installation by local artist Michael Jones at Airport Station on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

MARTA on Track to Receive First CQ400 Rail Car in January

September 26, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority officials said the agency is on track to receive its first CQ400 rail car in January.

MARTA Trains to Skip Brookhaven Station From Oct. 7 to Nov. 15

September 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) trains will temporarily skip Brookhaven Station from Oct. 7 to Nov. 15 so construction crews can replace the 40-year-old pavers on the rail station platform.

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