LIRR train crashes into vehicle in fiery wreck, injuring 3 https://t.co/33jegrLMf6 pic.twitter.com/qVy6Dk8ekX — New York Post (@nypost) February 3, 2026 EAST FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Three passengers were injured when a Long Island Rail Railroad train hit a vehicle at a grade crossing on Monday (Feb. 2), igniting a fire. LongIsland.com reports the collision occurred about […]
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GO Transit disruptions continue following Monday derailment (updated)
TORONTO — Fallout will continue into at least Wednesday, Feb. 4, from Monday’s derailment of a GO Transit train near Toronto Union Station. The commuter rail operator, which ran a special schedule today (Feb. 3) “to support ongoing service recovery.” CityNews reports that officials for Metrolinx, the provincial transit agency and GO Transit parent, said […]
Leased cars from MARC enter service on SEPTA
PHILADELPHIA — Ten railcars leased from Maryland are now operating in Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail service. Public broadcaster WHYY reports that at least initially, the cars will be used on the Trenton and Trenton West lines during the midday hours. SEPTA leased the cars from the Maryland Area Commuter Rail operation as part […]
Low-speed derailment disrupts Toronto’s GO Transit
‘Significant’ GO delays following train derailment. Here’s what commuters need to know https://t.co/68YusOu3K8 #Toronto #Transit #TTC #GoTransit #TorontoNews — MyTransit Toronto (@MyTransit_TO) February 2, 2026 TORONTO — GO Transit commuter rail service from Toronto Union Station remains disrupted as of this evening (Feb. 2) after a low-speed derailment involving a GO train earlier today. An […]
News & Products for the week of February 2nd 2026
News & Products for the week of February 2nd 2026 Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by reading Model Railroader’s frequent product updates. The following are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of February 2nd […]
Rail operators prepare for Super Bowl LX
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco Bay Area’s rail operators are gearing up for Super Bowl LX, set for this Sunday, Feb. 8, at the rail-friendly Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. BART, Caltrain, Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor, and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority are offering regular or special operations on game day, as well […]
New York MTA creates new organization for rolling stock acquisition
NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has created a new organization to lead its $12 billion program for acquisition of new rail and bus equipment, and appointed the first leader of that organization. Jessie Lazarus, currently the MTA’s deputy chief of commercial ventures, will head the Rolling Stock Program, CEO Janno Lieber announced today […]
Rail services affected as another winter storm hits southeast
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX said in an advisory to customers on Sunday, Feb. 1, that it was working to address issues created by a second major storm in as many weeks, this one having brought heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and flooding to portions of its network. Norfolk Southern issued a customer alert prior to the […]
Hobbyshop Window for January 30th 2026
For many years Hobbyshop Window was a popular department in the pages of Model Railroader magazine. We’re excited to bring it back as an occasional feature on Trains.com. Here’s a recap of some of the items that arrived at our offices for the week ending January 30th 2026. Keep up to date on the latest […]
California museum receives first Metrolink locomotive
FULLERTON, Calif. — Metrolink, the Los Angeles-area commuter rail service, has donated its first locomotive to the Fullerton Train Museum for preservation. The locomotive, No. 851, began life as an EMD F59PH, but was rebuilt to an F59PHR. It was delivered to the museum on Jan. 25, where it will be on static display. The […]
Congressman wants answers on train-vs.-delivery-robot incident
Delivery robot vs Brightline 🚆 🎥: trainwithgui/IG pic.twitter.com/psQvZqztlr — Joel Franco (@OfficialJoelF) January 16, 2026 WASHINGTON — When a video went viral recently of a food-delivery robot being crushed by a Brightline train at a Miami grade crossing, most people viewed it as a source of one-liners. (“Looks like they ordered a smashburger,” one commenter […]
New York MTA sets record for capital commitments
NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority committed a record $15.8 billion to capital projects in 2025, including more than $5 billion made possible through congestion tolling funds, the agency and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week. The commitments include $6.6 billion for rolling stock; $3.4 billion for state-of-good-repair and other program support; $2.7 billion […]
