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[ November 9, 2026 ] Wilkes-Barre Terminal Railway Files to Acquire 60-Mile Luzerne County Network Norfolk Southern
[ November 9, 2026 ] Conrail Names Freight Rail Veteran John Wright President and Chief Operating Officer Miscellaneous
[ November 6, 2026 ] CN Reports Record Grain Movement for October Canadian National
[ November 5, 2026 ] Network Rail: £5m Bridge Replacement at Wakefield to Secure Vital Rail Route World
[ November 5, 2026 ] New Zealand Investigators Highlight Overhead Wire Hazards Following KiwiRail Arc Flash World

Bay Area Voters to Decide on $1B Tax Increase for Transit

October 30, 2026 The Center Square

San Francisco Bay Area voters on Nov. 3 will decide on Measure RTM, a new sales tax aimed at keeping BART and other public transit systems afloat after years of what’s described as inadequate post-pandemic financing.

CEO Overseeing California’s $126B High-Speed Rail Effort Quits

October 30, 2026 The Center Square

California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri has resigned, citing personal and family reasons.

Georgia Ports Hosts Gainesville Inland Port Grand Opening

October 29, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp joined customers, Hall County dignitaries and Georgia Ports leaders to host the grand opening ceremony of the $134 million Gainesville Inland Port.

Hochul Ripped by NYC Transit Union Over Staffing Issues

October 29, 2026 The Center Square

A New York City transit union is attacking Gov. Kathy Hochul in a new pre-election ad campaign as “politically toxic” for vetoing a bill that sought to increase staffing on subway cars.

New York Sued Over CDL Data for Non-Citizens

October 29, 2026 The Center Square

A Washington, D.C.-based immigration watchdog group filed a lawsuit Wednesday against New York after the state’s motor vehicle registry rejected a request for information about non-citizens who’ve been issued commercial driving licenses.

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.