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June 23, 2026

M&E unveils America 250 Tribute

The Morristown & Erie Railway proudly unveiled locomotive M&E 26 on June 20, 2026, emerging from the Morristown Engine House through a dramatic shower of sparks and thick cloud of fog to a round cheers and applause as its tribute to the 250th anniversary of the United States. The locomotive was revealed during a special evening ceremony at the railroad’s Morristown headquarters, drawing railfans, employees, and members of the community to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial.

June 18, 2026

Commonwealth Transportation Board Approves Six-Year Improvement Program

The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approved the Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP) for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) yesterday, which will allocate $28.5 billion to transportation projects over the next six fiscal years beginning July 1, 2026.

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