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[ August 12, 2026 ] NTSB Probes Fatal Norfolk Southern Conductor Death in Indiana Norfolk Southern
[ August 12, 2026 ] CN Reports a Record 2025-26 Crop Year Canadian National
[ August 10, 2026 ] DeFeo Research Finds Human Error Behind Majority of Deadliest U.S. Railroad Wrecks Featured
[ August 6, 2026 ] GATX Corporation Appoints Senior Vice President, Chief Planning and Investment Officer Miscellaneous
[ July 31, 2026 ] CN: Customer Investments Surpass $2 Billion in 2025 Canadian National

Georgia Governor Signs Legislation to Consolidate Georgia Transit Authorities, Reduce Bureaucracy

May 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp has signed House Bill 297 into law, a measure to streamline Georgia’s transportation governance structure by dismantling the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and reconstructing the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority into a single entity.

Committee Advances Bill to Give Burlington County a Voice on SJTA

May 11, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee advanced bipartisan legislation to ensure Burlington County has representation on the South Jersey Transportation Authority’s Board and a voice in regional transportation decisions.

KC Streetcar Riverfront Set to Open Extension With Celebration

May 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Ten years ago today, the downtown KC Streetcar route opened up for passenger service, and in less than two weeks, Kansas City will open the second extension of the streetcar system, connecting to the riverfront.

Addison, University Park Voters Opt to Remain With DART While Highland Park Voters Opt to Leave

May 4, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Voters in Highland Park on Saturday voted to withdraw from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system, while their counterparts in Addison and University Park opted to remain with DART.

Ohio Panel Approves $123M for Transportation Projects, Including Cleveland Rail Work

April 24, 2026 The Turntable

The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Transportation Review Advisory Council has approved $123.1 million for 11 major transportation projects in eight counties over the next four years, including money for rail infrastructure work in Cuyahoga County.

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.