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[ March 4, 2026 ] AAR: FRA Data Confirm Freight Rail Achieved Record Safety Performance in 2025 FRA
[ March 4, 2026 ] Rail Accident Investigation Branch Issues Five Safety Recommendations After Passenger Dragged in November 2024 World
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[ March 3, 2026 ] Feds Announce $100 Million in Public Transportation Funding for 2026 FIFA World Cup Host Cities FTA
[ March 2, 2026 ] New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee Advances Bill to Establish NJ Transit Rider Advocacy Commission Commuter Rail

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.

Eurostar Plans New Trains, New Routes

June 11, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Eurostar plans to increase service between London, Rotterdam and Amsterdam and launch new routes to Frankfurt and Geneva.

South Western Railway Returns to Government Ownership Under New Legislation

May 25, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

South Western Railway has become the first train service to return to public control under new legislation, marking the end of nearly 30 years of privatization.

South Western Railway to Transfer into Public Ownership on May 25

May 22, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

South Western Railway’s services will transfer into public ownership on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

A view of railroad tracks in Helensville, New Zealand.

Off the Rails: New Zealand Man Heads to Court Over Theft

May 13, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A 64-year-old New Zealand man will appear in Pukekohe District Court on June 12, charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of railway sleepers.

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