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[ November 26, 2025 ] Feds: Shapiro’s $220 Million for SEPTA Stems from Multiple USDOT Directives Commuter Rail
[ November 26, 2025 ] British Rail Fares Frozen for First Time in 30 Years World
[ November 26, 2025 ] Rail Accident Investigation Branch Won’t Undertake Full Probe Into August Dean Forest Railway Mishap World
[ November 25, 2025 ] Officials Announce Updated Plans for East Palestine First Responder Training Center Norfolk Southern
[ November 25, 2025 ] International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Union Pacific Reach Agreement to Protect Jobs Norfolk Southern

NJ Transit Prepares for Nor’easter, Agency Asks Customers to Limit Travel

October 11, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit is preparing for the predicted heavy rain, high winds and possible flooding forecast to arrive beginning tomorrow and continuing through Monday.

NJ Transit: Fare Modernization Program Improves the Customer Experience

October 10, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

High-tech fare gates, reloadable FARE-PAY cards, more mobile payment options and modern ticket vending machines were just some of the features of NJ Transit’s fare modernization efforts on display today at Secaucus Junction.

Next Phase of MARTA’s Five Points Transformation Starts Oct. 13

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The next phase of MARTA’s Five Points Transformation project starts on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, with the closure of the Peachtree Street station entrance and the federal tunnel for employees.

MTA: All R211S Train Cars in Service on Staten Island Railway

September 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The entire Staten Island Railway fleet is now entirely made up of the standard R211 subway cars, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced.

Report: MTA Lost $1B to Fare and Toll Scofflaws in 2024

September 16, 2025 The Center Square

New York City’s public transit system lost more than $1 billion last year to riders who don’t pay their fares and drivers who avoid paying tolls, according to a new report by a state watchdog.

Hunt: Taking MARTA from Good to Great ‘Will Require Some Short-Term Discomfort for Long-Term Gain’

September 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The interim general manager wants to take the transit system from “good” to “great” by enhancing safety, reliability, and customer service.

MARTA Interim General Manager Announces Leadership Restructuring

September 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Interim General Manager and CEO Jonathan Hunt announced a restructuring of his leadership team with a renewed focus on operational safety, reliability and project delivery.

Justice Department Charges Light Rail Attacker with Federal Crime

September 9, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The feds have charged a man accused of murdering a Ukrainian immigrant on a Charlotte light rail train.

Two Weeks Later, Outrage Rises in Charlotte Rail Murder

September 9, 2025 The Center Square

Chilling video of the Aug. 22 stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail has drawn increased awareness of the incident.

SEPTA to Implement Fare Increase, Regional Rail Service Cuts

August 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Without the approval of new state funding, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority officials said they are moving forward with a 21.5% fare increase on Sept. 1 and new Regional Rail schedules that implement 20% service cuts on Sept. 2.