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[ October 16, 2026 ] Years in the Making, the Final Portal Bridge Cutover Is Happening Now Amtrak
[ October 16, 2026 ] Sir John Kingman Appointed Chair of Great British Railways World
[ October 15, 2026 ] Ohio Officials Announce Progress on East Palestine First Responder Training Center Norfolk Southern
[ October 15, 2026 ] New Zealand Police: Don’t Let Impatience Derail the Journey World
[ October 15, 2026 ] New Jersey Assembly Committee Advances Bill to Offer Discounted NJ Transit Fares Commuter Rail

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.

Network Rail Deploys ‘Leaf Busting’ Trains Across North West

October 4, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

A fleet of special “leaf-busting” trains is now traveling across the North West, blasting leaves off the railway line to keep passengers and freight trains moving this fall.

MARTA Discontinues See & Say App, Moves Safety Reporting to Main App

October 3, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has discontinued its standalone MARTA See & Say app and moved safety and security reporting features to the main MARTA App.

FTA Issues Safety Advisory on Catenary, Pantograph Reliability

October 3, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Transit Administration has issued a safety advisory addressing safety risks associated with overhead catenary systems and pantograph reliability across rail transit systems.