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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

Authorities Probing Tillamook County, Oregon, Railroad Bridge Fire

October 10, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Deputies and firefighters quickly contained a blaze on a railroad bridge near the end of Hadley Road on Oct. 8, the Tillamook County, Oregon, Sheriff’s Office said.

Atlanta History Center, Georgia Historical Society Swap Collections, Including Central of Georgia Railway Collection

October 8, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Atlanta History Center and the Georgia Historical Society have announced an exchange of archival collections, bringing together long-separated records that will make them easier for researchers, students, and the general public to explore.

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Breaks Ground on New Newark Airport AirTrain

October 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today broke ground on a new AirTrain Newark system at Newark Liberty International Airport, marking the start of construction on a modern 2.5-mile automated people mover.

Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Steam Locomotive No. 576 Undergoes Successful Boiler Test, Paves Path to Steam

October 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The historic Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway steam locomotive No. 576 has successfully passed a major milestone in its return to steam: its hydrostatic test.

Delta Railroad Services Unveils First-of-Its-Kind Rail Unloader to Boost Efficiency and Safety

September 6, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Delta Railroad Services has introduced a new, rail-bound, custom-engineered, and built Rail Unloader Car.

Department of Transportation Reclaiming Control of D.C. Union Station

August 29, 2025 The Center Square

In the Trump administration’s latest bid to “beautify” Washington, D.C. and make it safer, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it is reclaiming control of Washington Union Station.

North Georgia Railroad Crossing to Close for Removal

August 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The railroad crossing at State Route 52 in Gilmer County will be closed starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, for removal work, the Georgia Department of Transportation announced.

New Jersey Rail Freight Assistance Program Offering $25 Million in Fiscal 2026 Grants

August 27, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Department of Transportation is accepting grant applications for the fiscal 2026 Rail Freight Assistance Program, with applications being accepted from now through Oct. 10.

Report: Overhaul Passenger Rail Through Competition, Private Investment and Targeted Infrastructure Funding

August 13, 2025 The Turntable

A new report calls for overhauling American passenger rail through competition, private investment and targeted infrastructure funding.