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[ October 8, 2026 ] Network Rail: £115m Investment Takes Flight at Manchester Airport Station World
[ October 8, 2026 ] Rail Accident Investigation Branch: Bluebell Railway Should Review Coupling, Uncoupling Arrangements World
[ October 8, 2026 ] West Coast Main Line Passengers Should Check Before traveling in October World
[ October 7, 2026 ] AfDB, Germany Partner on Railway Development to Boost Africa’s Regional Connectivity, Integration World
[ October 6, 2026 ] Aii: New Report Adds 25 Years of Accident Data to Rail Inspection Debate Safety

Network Rail: £115m Investment Takes Flight at Manchester Airport Station

October 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Network Rail said a major £115 million investment in Manchester Airport station will start this winter to improve future connectivity at one of Britain’s most important transport hubs.

Rail Accident Investigation Branch: Bluebell Railway Should Review Coupling, Uncoupling Arrangements

October 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.K. Rail Accident Investigation Branch recommended the Bluebell Railway undertake a risk-based review of its arrangements for coupling and uncoupling rail vehicles.

West Coast Main Line Passengers Should Check Before traveling in October

October 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Passengers are reminded to check before traveling on the West Coast Main Line ahead of railway improvements across two weekends.

AfDB, Germany Partner on Railway Development to Boost Africa’s Regional Connectivity, Integration

October 7, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The African Development Bank Group has signed a letter of intent with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, or BMZ, to cooperate on developing Africa’s railway systems and deepening regional economic integration.

Port of Savannah Achieves Record Container Volumes in September

October 7, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Port of Savannah posted a record September in container volumes, moving 504,015 twenty-foot equivalent container units last month, up 3.7% from September 2025.

Metrolink Passenger Train Fares Rise in Southern California

October 7, 2026 The Center Square

Metrolink has announced its first fare increase in 13 years across Southern California, raising one-way tickets for its passenger trains an average of 14%.

Trump Order Temporarily Expands Use of Dyed Diesel Nationwide

October 7, 2026 The Center Square

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered expanded access to the tax-exempt, dyed diesel fuel typically used to power heavy agricultural and construction equipment operated off public roads.

Aii: New Report Adds 25 Years of Accident Data to Rail Inspection Debate

October 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

As Congress and federal regulators weigh how railroads should combine human track inspectors with automated technology to prevent derailments, the Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure said its new report adds 25 years of federal accident data to the discussion.

Union Pacific No. 844 to Reunite with Big Boy for Holiday Tour

October 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

After a six-year hiatus, Union Pacific’s Living Legend No. 844 is returning to the rails.

New Operator Seeks Control of 30.6-Mile Trona Railway in California

October 5, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

5E SVM Railway Company LLC has filed with the Surface Transportation Board to acquire and operate the 30.6-mile Trona Railway in California.