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[ September 2, 2026 ] Amtrak: New System Expansion Committee to Advance Passenger Rail Growth Amtrak
[ August 31, 2026 ] Amtrak Breaks Ground on New Train Maintenance Facility in New York City Amtrak
[ August 31, 2026 ] Georgia Central Withdraws Petition to Operate With One-Person Crews FRA
[ August 28, 2026 ] Investigators Probing Aug. 14 Derailment at Wickford in Essex World
[ August 25, 2026 ] Amtrak Says It Is Grateful for Texas Funding of Daily Heartland Flyer Trains Amtrak

NJ Transit Kicks Off Annual Use of AquaTrack Machines to Clean Tracks

October 21, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit has started its seasonal use of two AquaTrack machines to clean and remove leaves from the rails throughout the fall.

New Jersey Senator to Host Second River LINE Public Meeting

October 21, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Sen. Troy Singleton will host a public meeting with NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri, focusing on River LINE service reliability, accountability, communication and safety.

NJ Transit Piloting Two Apps to Empower Customers With Disabilities

October 16, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit is piloting two new apps that will help empower customers with disabilities.

NJ Transit Sees Up to $1.9 Billion in Non-Farebox Revenue by Leveraging Real Estate Portfolio

October 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit officials believe they could realize as much as $1.9 billion in non-farebox revenue over the next three decades by leveraging opportunities designed to unlock value from its 8,000-acre real estate portfolio, according to a new plan the agency released today.

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.