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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.

Southeastern Railway Museum Raising Money to Restore Historic U.S. Army Transportation Corps Locomotive Crane

December 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Southeastern Railway Museum is hoping to raise $25,000 to finish the restoration of historic U.S. Army Transportation Corps Locomotive Crane C-271.

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.

Amtrak: Data Shows Strong Demand, Customer Satisfaction for Amtrak Mardi Gras Service

December 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Figures released at Amtrak’s recent public meeting of the Board of Directors demonstrate the newest Amtrak service is gaining customers at strong pace.

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.

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CN Reports New Monthly Record for November Grain Movement

December 13, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN announced a new monthly record for grain movement in November, moving nearly 3.3 million metric tonnes of grain from Western Canada.

Union Pacific Appoints W. Anthony Will to Board of Directors

December 13, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corporation appointed W. Anthony “Tony” Will to its Board of Directors, effective Jan. 6, 2026.