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[ October 28, 2026 ] Death Toll Rises to 64 in Spain High-Speed Train Collision World
[ October 28, 2026 ] Operation Lifesaver Awards Grants to Seven Transit Agencies FTA
[ October 28, 2026 ] Reports: At Least 30 Killed When Trains Collide in Spain World
[ October 28, 2026 ] Multi-Million-Pound Improvement Starts at Crewe Station this Christmas World
[ October 27, 2026 ] Amtrak to Hold Special Public Board Meeting on Transformation Initiative Amtrak

Death Toll Rises to 64 in Spain High-Speed Train Collision

October 28, 2026 The Turntable

At least 64 people were killed and 100 injured Wednesday, Oct. 28, when two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, according to reports. Authorities warned that the death toll could rise.

Operation Lifesaver Awards Grants to Seven Transit Agencies

October 28, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Operation Lifesaver is awarding $134,082 in grants to seven transit agencies to support public safety campaigns that increase transit rail safety awareness and promote safe behaviors around transit lines.

Reports: At Least 30 Killed When Trains Collide in Spain

October 28, 2026 The Turntable

At least 30 people were killed today, Wednesday, Oct. 28, when two high-speed trains collided in central Spain’s Toledo province, according to initial reports.

Multi-Million-Pound Improvement Starts at Crewe Station this Christmas

October 28, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Network Rail is planning a major investment to improve Crewe Station, starting this Christmas and continuing throughout 2027.

Amtrak to Hold Special Public Board Meeting on Transformation Initiative

October 27, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Amtrak Board of Directors will hold a special public meeting from 2 to 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to hear public comments on the Amtrak Transformation Initiative.

MARTA Starts Construction of New Cleveland-Metropolitan Arterial Rapid Transit

October 26, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority began construction on the new Cleveland-Metropolitan Arterial Rapid Transit.

Audi Selects Norfolk Southern-Served Middle Georgia Site for First U.S. Manufacturing Plant

October 26, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Audi AG has selected a Peach County, Georgia, site served by Norfolk Southern for its first U.S. manufacturing facility.

Storm Boelo Disrupts Rail Service Across Northwest England

October 25, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Rail passengers face major disruptions across northwest England on Sunday, Oct. 25, as heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Boelo cause flooding and damage to railway infrastructure.

Buses to Replace Trains Between Leeds and York Until Nov. 1

October 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

No trains will run on the mainline between Leeds and York until Sunday, Nov. 1, as Transpennine Route Upgrade teams undertake major improvement works in the Church Fenton area.

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.