Railfanning.org News Wire – Page 33

Rail Accident Investigation Branch Urges Crossing Safety Changes Following Child’s Death

November 4, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.K.’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch is calling for new level-crossing safeguards after an 11-year-old was struck and killed by a passenger train at Bourneview footpath crossing near Kenley, south London, in January.

Avanti West Coast Train Derails Near Shap; No Serious Injuries Reported

November 3, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

An Avanti West Coast train derailed near Shap, Cumbria, at about 6:15 a.m. local time on Nov. 3, with officials reporting no serious injuries.

Man Charged With Stabbing on London North Eastern Railway Train

November 3, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A 32-year-old man will appear at court this morning charged in connection with a major incident on a train in Cambridgeshire on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 1.

MARTA Completes Garnett Station Platform Renovation

October 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has resumed Red and Gold Line service at Garnett Station after trains temporarily skipped the station for six weeks to allow platform renovations.

Port of Savannah September Volumes Up, Sets Monthly Record in Intermodal Rail Cargo

October 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Port of Savannah handled 486,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units in September, an increase of 8%, or 35,280 TEUs, compared to the same month last year.

Cathcart Rail Unveils New Identity as Guardian Rail

October 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Cathcart Rail, a provider of freight rail services across North America, proudly announces its transition to a new name and identity: Guardian Rail.

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Replacing its Fare Collection System

October 27, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will replace its entire fare collection system over the next six months to implement and complete the customer transition by spring 2026.

NJ Transit Looking for Anchor Tenant for Restored Lackawanna Ferry Terminal in Hoboken

October 27, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

As NJ Transit continues its restoration of the 117-year-old Lackawanna Ferry Terminal in Hoboken, New Jersey, the agency is seeking entities interested in serving as the anchor tenant of the transformed Ferry Terminal.

VIDEO: NJ Transit Sees Up to $1.9 Billion in Non-Farebox Revenue

October 26, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit officials believe they could realize as much as $1.9 billion in non-farebox revenue over the next three decades by leveraging opportunities designed to unlock value from its 8,000-acre real estate portfolio, according to a new plan the agency released.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Launching Silver Line Regional Rail Line

October 24, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dallas Area Rapid Transit will launch the Silver Line regional rail service on Saturday, October 25, 2025, an investment that strengthens DART’s role as a regional economic and mobility asset.