Railfanning.org News Wire – Page 2

FreightCar America Advances Aftermarket Growth With Third Acquisition in Less Than a Year

October 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

FreightCar America has completed the acquisition of Trinity Equipment Company, an independent, Michigan-based supplier of OEM and replacement railcar components and fastening solutions.

Woman Killed by Train at Auckland Rail Crossing

October 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

A woman died after being struck by an Auckland Transport train at a rail crossing near Sturges Road Station in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand Police said.

Alstom Secures 15-Year, £800 Million Services Contract Extension From Greater Anglia

October 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Alstom has signed a 15-year extension to its Train Services Agreement with Greater Anglia in the United Kingdom for the operator’s Class 720 Aventra fleet.

Feds Announce More Than $2.3 Billion for Rail Infrastructure, Safety Projects

October 22, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration is handing out $2.3 billion for freight and passenger rail projects in 45 states and the District of Columbia.

Grand Central Fleet Approval Brings Digitally Signaled High Speed Services Closer

October 22, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The country’s first digitally signaled high-speed services have moved a step closer, with Grand Central’s Class 180 fleet receiving regulatory approval under APiS for the first-in-class fitment of the European Train Control System.

Trinity Industries: Company Will Defend Against Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petition

October 18, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Trinity Industries said it plans to “fully defend against the antidumping and countervailing duty petition” that UTLX Manufacturing filed.

Union Pacific Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hamann to Retire After 35 Years of Service

October 17, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Railroad today announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hamann will retire in early 2027, concluding a 35-year career that helped shape the railroad through decades of growth, transformation and industry leadership.

Sir John Kingman Appointed Chair of Great British Railways

October 16, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United Kingdom government has appointed Sir John Kingman as the first chair of Great British Railways, marking another step in bringing the railways back under government control.

Ohio Officials Announce Progress on East Palestine First Responder Training Center

October 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel joined U.S. Senator Jon Husted, along with leaders from Youngstown State University, the Village of East Palestine, and Norfolk Southern, to announce the next phase of plans for a new regional first responder training center in East Palestine.

A view of railroad tracks in Helensville, New Zealand.

New Zealand Police: Don’t Let Impatience Derail the Journey

October 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Zealand Police are urging motorists to obey the warning systems in place at railway level crossings after a driver was issued an infringement notice for failing to comply.