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[ November 2, 2026 ] Track Upgrades to Impact Majority of Liverpool Lime Street Trains on Nov. 8 World
[ November 2, 2026 ] Feds Announce $1.24 Billion for Safety Upgrades Across America’s Rail System FRA
[ October 31, 2026 ] Norfolk Southern Seeks to Abandon Rail Line in Madison County, Ohio Norfolk Southern
[ October 30, 2026 ] CN Earnings: Revenue Rises 15%, but Operating Expenses Take a Larger Share Canadian National
[ October 30, 2026 ] Schneider and Norfolk Southern Partner to Expand Domestic Intermodal Capacity Across the Eastern U.S. Norfolk Southern

Rail Investigators to Publish Safety Digest After Near Miss at London Bridge

September 19, 2025 The Turntable

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is investigating after a passenger train narrowly avoided striking two track workers near London Bridge station at 12:40 a.m. on July 30, 2025, following an emergency brake application by the driver.

Alstom Awarded Wellington, New Zealand Contract for Battery Trains, Maintenance

September 10, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Greater Wellington Regional Council has awarded Alstom a more than $1 million NZD contract for the design, manufacture and supply of 18 Adessia Stream B battery-electric multiple unit 5-car trains and 35 years of FlexCare Perform fleet maintenance.

Dunedin Railways Expands Summer Schedule and Opens Station Office Seven Days a Week

September 2, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dunedin Railways is entering an exciting new chapter this summer, announcing an expanded service schedule and the reopening of its Station Office at the city’s iconic Dunedin Railway Station.

Alstom Unveils Design Traxx Universal Electric Locomotive in Romania

August 13, 2025 The Turntable

Alstom has unveiled the design of its Traxx Universal electric locomotive for Romania’s Railway Reform Authority, marking progress on a 2024 contract for 16 locomotives and two decades of maintenance.

Another British Rail Operator Falls Under Public Control

July 18, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

c2c’s services will become the next publicly owned train services starting this Sunday, July 22, as part of the United Kingdom government’s plans to take over railways.

Officials Consider Direct Rail Link Between London, Berlin

July 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Officials in the United Kingdom and Germany are considering a direct rail line between London and Berlin.

United Kingdom Rail Investigators Probing June Collision at Sheffield Crossing

July 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United Kingdom Rail Accident Investigation Branch is investigating the collision of a tram and two pedestrians at a Sheffield crossing in June.

The Southerner Returns: Dunedin Railways and Great Journeys New Zealand Celebrate Success of Special Rail Experience

July 9, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dunedin Railways is celebrating the phenomenal public response to The Southerner’s highly anticipated return this October, with its three-day Christchurch to Dunedin rail package, including the Taieri Gorge, nearly sold out.

Train Service Between Moscow and Pyongyang Set to Resume

June 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Train service connecting Moscow and Pyongyang is set to resume this week, according to a report.

Israel Railways Amends Service Amid State of Emergency

June 13, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Israel Railways has reduced rail operations amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and a state of emergency.