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[ November 3, 2025 ] Avanti West Coast Train Derails Near Shap; No Serious Injuries Reported World
[ November 3, 2025 ] Man Charged With Stabbing on London North Eastern Railway Train World
[ October 31, 2025 ] The Rail Rundown for Friday, October 31, 2025 Miscellaneous
[ October 29, 2025 ] Railroad Industry Briefing for October 29, 2025 Miscellaneous
[ October 28, 2025 ] UTA Orders 20 More Stadler Citylink Trains, Doubling TRAX Fleet Expansion FTA

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.

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.

Metro-North Service Between New York City and Albany to Start This Spring

October 22, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metro-North service between Grand Central Terminal and Albany-Rensselaer Station will launch in the spring, officials said.

NJ Transit Kicks Off Annual Use of AquaTrack Machines to Clean Tracks

October 21, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit has started its seasonal use of two AquaTrack machines to clean and remove leaves from the rails throughout the fall.

Reports: Trump has ‘Terminated’ Hudson River Tunnel Project

October 16, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

President Donald Trump has apparently “terminated” the Hudson River Tunnel project connecting New Jersey and New York City.

NJ Transit Piloting Two Apps to Empower Customers With Disabilities

October 16, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit is piloting two new apps that will help empower customers with disabilities.

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.

NJ Transit Sees Up to $1.9 Billion in Non-Farebox Revenue by Leveraging Real Estate Portfolio

October 15, 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 today.

NJ Transit Prepares for Nor’easter, Agency Asks Customers to Limit Travel

October 11, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit is preparing for the predicted heavy rain, high winds and possible flooding forecast to arrive beginning tomorrow and continuing through Monday.

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.