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British Rail Fares Frozen for First Time in 30 Years

November 26, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

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.

Amtrak Sets Ridership, Revenue Records in Fiscal 2025

November 19, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

Amtrak closed fiscal 2025 with all-time highs in ridership and revenue on 34.5 million trips, buoyed by a 4.3% capacity increase and customer-experience gains.

KiwiRail Installs New Level Crossing on Historic Kingston Branch

November 12, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

KiwiRail’s Lower South Island infrastructure team has installed a new level crossing on the Kingston Branch Line to support the planned Kingston Village subdivision on the Otago–Southland border.

British Transport Police: Five Knife Incidents Linked to Suspect Charged in LNER Attack

November 5, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

British Transport Police said they are leading the investigation into Anthony Williams, 32, and are linking five knife incidents across two days that culminated in a multiple stabbing on a London North Eastern Railway Doncaster–London King’s Cross train near Huntingdon.

The Rail Rundown for Friday, October 31, 2025

October 31, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

Today’s Rail Rundown highlights safety measures, inspection updates, and infrastructure projects. From transit safety initiatives in Philadelphia and New York to major logistics developments in Arizona and ongoing service challenges in the U.K., here’s what’s moving the rails this Friday.

Railroad Industry Briefing for October 29, 2025

October 29, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

Here’s your railroad industry briefing for October 29, 2025.

UTA Orders 20 More Stadler Citylink Trains, Doubling TRAX Fleet Expansion

October 28, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

The Utah Transit Authority will buy 20 additional Stadler Citylink light-rail vehicles, exercising options from a 2024 deal and bringing the planned TRAX fleet addition to 40 trains.

Detroit, MDOT and Michigan Central Commit $40 Million to Plan New Transit Hub

October 28, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

The Michigan Department of Transportation, the City of Detroit, and Michigan Central signed a memorandum of understanding committing $40 million to early research and engineering for a multimodal transportation hub within the 30-acre Michigan Central Innovation District.

Midwest Connect Rail Project Secures $650,000 in Local Funds, Moves to FRA Step Two

October 16, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

Local governments in Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania have committed $650,000 to advance the Midwest Connect passenger rail corridor linking Pittsburgh, Columbus, Fort Wayne and Chicago.

Central Ohio Leaders, Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Push for Central Ohio Passenger Rail Revival

September 24, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

Central Ohio leaders and former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently met to advance plans for restoring passenger rail to the region, which has been without service since 1979.