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[ September 21, 2026 ] Survey: Better Freight Visibility Could Drive More Shippers to Rail Miscellaneous
[ September 21, 2026 ] Amtrak Says New Airo Trains Coming Sept. 30 for Cascades Passengers Amtrak
[ September 21, 2026 ] One Killed After Heritage Train Strikes Person at Te Awamutu Station World
[ September 21, 2026 ] University College London Seeks STB Rail Waybill Data for Congestion Research STB
[ September 20, 2026 ] Police Investigate Death at Te Awamutu Railway Station World

A NJ Transit train idles in Rahway, New Jersey.

Forbes Names NJ Transit to America’s Best-in-State Employers 2026 List

August 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

For the eighth straight year, Forbes has named NJ Transit to its renowned America’s Best-in-State Employers 2026 list.

MARTA Board Names Jonathan Hunt as Permanent General Manager and Chief Executive Officer

August 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors today announced the selection of Jonathan Hunt as MARTA’s permanent General Manager and Chief Executive Officer.

A MARTA bus operates in Atlanta, Georgia.

Federal Prosecutors Charge Man After Gun Discharges on MARTA Bus

July 30, 2026 The Turntable

A Mexican national faces a federal firearms charge after a gun he allegedly carried onto a MARTA bus discharged, wounding him and another passenger, federal prosecutors said.

DART Receives $25 Million from Feds for South Dallas Station Upgrades

July 23, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dallas Area Rapid Transit has received a $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to upgrade eight Red and Blue Line stations in South Dallas.

DART Names Nathaniel Ford As Next President and CEO

July 23, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board of Directors has selected Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. to lead the agency as its next President & Chief Executive Officer.

KC Streetcar Resumes Downtown Service Following Temporary Suspension

July 19, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

KC Streetcar resumed full downtown service late Sunday afternoon after a temporary suspension to allow for track maintenance.

MARTA: Millions Safely Moved During World Cup

July 17, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority said it safely and efficiently provided 4.7 million rail passenger trips over 35 days of FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, fan festivals, concerts, events, and the Peachtree Road Race on July 4.

New Jersey Senate Advances Paratransit Legislation

July 2, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Senate has advanced legislation to improve accessibility and communication for paratransit riders statewide.

Joint Venture Reaches Substantial Completion on Chicago Transit Authority’s Red and Purple Line Project

July 2, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Fluor Corp. and its joint venture partner, Walsh Construction Company, have reached Substantial Completion on the Chicago Transit Authority’s $2.1 billion Red and Purple Line Modernization Phase One Project.

Person Dies After Being Struck by Train at MARTA’s Civic Center Station

June 14, 2026 The Turntable

A man died Saturday morning after he was struck by a MARTA train at Civic Center station, according to MARTA police.