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[ October 6, 2026 ] Aii: New Report Adds 25 Years of Accident Data to Rail Inspection Debate Safety
[ October 6, 2026 ] Union Pacific No. 844 to Reunite with Big Boy for Holiday Tour Union Pacific
[ October 5, 2026 ] New Operator Seeks Control of 30.6-Mile Trona Railway in California Short Line/Regional
[ October 4, 2026 ] Network Rail Deploys ‘Leaf Busting’ Trains Across North West World
[ October 3, 2026 ] FTA Issues Safety Advisory on Catenary, Pantograph Reliability FTA

Network Rail Announces Major Accessibility Upgrade for Kings Langley Station

October 2, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Passengers at Kings Langley station will benefit from improved accessibility as Network Rail prepares to deliver a major station upgrade funded through the Department for Transport’s Access for All program.

Railway Crime, Vandalism Causes 12 Days of Delays and £900,000 in Costs

October 2, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

New figures show that 80 trespass incidents in the West Midlands caused more than 12 days of delays for passengers and cost the railway almost £900,000 in 2025/26.

CPKC Sets New September, Quarterly Grain Records in Canada, U.S.

October 2, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Kansas City said it has set new September monthly and third-quarter records for transporting grain and grain products across Canada and the United States.

Airo Trains Make Their Amtrak Cascades Debut

October 2, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has welcomed customers aboard its all-new Airo trainsets.

RAIB: Train Passed Red Signal Before Fatal Elstow Collision

October 2, 2026 The Turntable

A passenger train that later became involved in a fatal rear-end collision had stopped after receiving an incorrect Automatic Warning System alert at a green signal, according to an interim report from Britain’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch.

CPKC Reaches Tentative Collective Agreement With BLET

October 1, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Kansas City has reached a new tentative five-year collective agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.

Rail Accident Investigation Branch Name New Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents.

October 1, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has appointed Andy Lewis as chief inspector of rail accidents.

Gateway Development Commission Celebrates Start of Tunnel Boring for Hudson Tunnel Project

September 29, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Gateway Development Commission celebrated the start of tunnel boring for the Hudson Tunnel Project.

Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves Rehabilitation Projects in Richland and Guernsey Counties

September 29, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Ohio Rail Development Commission approved grant funding for two projects, money officials said is for critical improvements to existing rail infrastructure.

Featherstone Level Crossing to Reopen After Safety Upgrades

September 29, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

A railroad crossing that was closed over safety concerns after children were spotted playing “chicken” with trains will reopen following a significant upgrade, Network Rail said.