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[ September 9, 2026 ] Hirect to Debut 6,000 HP Locomotive Propulsion System at InnoTrans World
[ September 9, 2026 ] Pedestrian Killed by Train Near Baldwin Avenue Station in Auckland, New Zealand World
[ September 4, 2026 ] Posner Seeks Stake in Morristown & Erie Railway Short Line/Regional
[ September 3, 2026 ] Norfolk Southern Completes Alabama Rail Upgrades Norfolk Southern
[ September 3, 2026 ] Transportation Department Announces $166 Million to Upgrade Passenger Railcars Commuter Rail

After Shap Derailment, RAIB Warns Remote Slope Monitors May Miss Sudden Failures

December 19, 2025 The Turntable

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch issued urgent safety advice warning that some line-side earthwork-monitoring systems on Britain’s railway may fail to detect sudden slope collapses, particularly during extreme weather.

Koleje Mazowieckie Concludes Largest Rolling-Stock Investment in its History with 11 Additional FLIRT Trains

December 16, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Polish regional operator Koleje Mazowieckie (Masovian Railways) and Stadler Polska have signed a contract for the delivery of 11 additional FLIRT electric multiple units, completing the operator’s largest-ever investment program.

Great Western Railway Castle Class Trains Make Last Scheduled Journeys

December 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Great Western Railway is retiring its Castle Class trains following their final passenger service on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Popular Rail Shows Featuring Michael Portillo Returning in 2026

December 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Two popular train series are returning, giving viewers a chance to revisit the journeys that made former UK Member of Parliament Michael Portillo well-known among railway fans.

Auckland Rail Network to Close this Summer for Rail Network Rebuild, City Rail Link Preparations

December 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Auckland rail network will be closed from Dec. 27 to Jan. 28, 2026, to allow crews to complete the final major push on the Rail Network Rebuild and other critical City Rail Link preparations.

RAIB Opens Probe into Fatality at Chestnut Grove Pedestrian Crossing

December 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation after a young person was struck and killed by a train at the Chestnut Grove footpath crossing between Lowdham and Burton Joyce stations on Nov. 26.

Great Journeys New Zealand is Bringing Back The Southerner

December 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Great Journeys New Zealand is bringing back The Southerner, the much-loved rail journey reconnecting Christchurch and Dunedin, and fondly remembered by generations of New Zealanders.

Dunedin Railways Adds Reimagined Deep Stream Stop on Taieri Gorge Journey

December 11, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dunedin Railways has launched a reimagined stop at Deep Stream on its world-famous Taieri Gorge journey — featuring a guided bridge walk and an extraordinary photo opportunity of the train crossing the historic structure.

UK Announces Project to Revamp Cardiff Central Station

December 3, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Passengers traveling through Cardiff Central will soon see a revamped station as part of a more than £77 million project approved by the government.

British Rail Fares Frozen for First Time in 30 Years

November 26, 2025 The Turntable

Rail fares will be frozen nationwide for the first time in three decades, with the chancellor and the transport secretary unveiling a budget move that they said maintains prices on season tickets, peak return fares for commuters, and off-peak returns between major cities.