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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

Lawmaker Confirms State Looking to Fund Southeastern Railway Museum

January 23, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

A Georgia state lawmaker has confirmed that lawmakers are considering funding the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia, with tax dollars.

Southeastern Railway Museum Seeking State Money to Support its Future

January 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia, is actively seeking state funding to support its long-term future.

DeFeo to Present on Roswell Railroad, Southern Railway History at Dunwoody Event

January 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org Publisher and Editor Todd DeFeo will present “The Roswell Railroad Ecosystem” during a special event hosted by the Dunwoody Preservation Trust in Dunwoody, Georgia.

Ohio EPA, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to Electrify Historic Locomotives

January 15, 2026 The Turntable

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is partnering with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to repower two historic diesel locomotives with electric engines, a project aimed at preserving rail heritage while reducing emissions in a protected natural area.

Rail Vision Completes Acquisition of Majority Stake in Quantum Transportation

January 15, 2026 The Turntable

Rail Vision Ltd. said it has completed its previously announced strategic transaction to acquire a 51% ownership interest in Quantum Transportation Ltd., giving Rail Vision majority ownership and control of the company.

AAR: U.S. Rail Traffic up 9.7% for Week Ending Jan. 10

January 14, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Association of American Railroads reported that U.S. rail traffic increased for the week ending Jan. 10, 2026, reflecting gains in both carloads and intermodal volume.

B&O Railroad Museum Unveils Restored National Icon to Kick Off America250

January 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore unveiled the restored American Freedom Train No. 1, the locomotive that pulled the American Freedom Train during the U.S. Bicentennial, presenting the legendary locomotive as a gift to the nation to kick off the America250 celebration.