October 2026 – Page 2 – Railfanning.org

Wales and Borders First to Use Railway Communication Masts for New Weather Monitoring Technology

October 14, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Network Rail’s Wales and Borders route has become the first in the organization to install local weather stations on existing GSM-R railway communication masts, providing more accurate, real-time information to help teams respond to severe weather.

Feds Give Georgia Ports Permit for 3.5 Million TEU Container Terminal

October 14, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved the Savannah Container Terminal permit after a three-year review process.

A North Yorkshire Moors Railway 2026 Steam Gala Photo Gallery

October 9, 2026 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak Completes Improvements at Two Oklahoma Stations

October 9, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak officials said its passengers will have a more welcoming experience at two Oklahoma stations following about $8 million in improvements.

Feds Announce $426 Million to Eliminate Bottlenecks and Congested Highways Across U.S.

October 9, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The feds recently announced a $426 million investment in infrastructure projects in 12 states through the Department of Transportation’s Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects program.

Amtrak Advances Planning for Replacement of Bush and Gunpowder River Bridges in Maryland

October 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has reached a major milestone on two bridge replacement projects in Maryland: the Bush River Bridge and the Gunpowder River Bridge, selecting HNTB for architectural and engineering services for both projects, including community engagement to inform the final design.

MVR Orders Two Rack-and-Pinion Locomotives From Stadler

October 8, 2026 The Turntable

Transports Montreux-Vevey-Riviera, or MVR AG, has ordered two new hybrid rack-and-pinion locomotives from Stadler.

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After Two Decades, Connecticut’s Last Aging Rail Bridge Is Finally Being Rebuilt

October 8, 2026 The Turntable

In February 2005, Railfanning.org reported about three aging movable bridges in Connecticut — all at least 85 years old, all carrying Amtrak between New York and Boston, and all capable of severing that route if one ever failed to close.

Blowing Smoke: Another View of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Steam Gala

October 8, 2026 Todd DeFeo

The 2026 North Yorkshire Moors Railway Steam Gala offered plenty of vantage points for viewing steam trains.

Machines With Vision Takes Aim at $78 Billion Rail Maintenance Sector Following Network Rail Deal

October 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Scottish technology company Machines With Vision is targeting the global $78 billion rail maintenance sector after securing a multi-million, multi-year contract with Network Rail, as imprecise defect location data is estimated to cost the industry $6 billion a year worldwide through repeat visits and wasted crew time.