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[ October 28, 2026 ] Death Toll Rises to 64 in Spain High-Speed Train Collision World
[ October 28, 2026 ] Operation Lifesaver Awards Grants to Seven Transit Agencies FTA
[ October 28, 2026 ] Reports: At Least 30 Killed When Trains Collide in Spain World
[ October 28, 2026 ] Multi-Million-Pound Improvement Starts at Crewe Station this Christmas World
[ October 27, 2026 ] Amtrak to Hold Special Public Board Meeting on Transformation Initiative Amtrak

Ohio Officials Announce Progress on East Palestine First Responder Training Center

October 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel joined U.S. Senator Jon Husted, along with leaders from Youngstown State University, the Village of East Palestine, and Norfolk Southern, to announce the next phase of plans for a new regional first responder training center in East Palestine.

A view of railroad tracks in Helensville, New Zealand.

New Zealand Police: Don’t Let Impatience Derail the Journey

October 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Zealand Police are urging motorists to obey the warning systems in place at railway level crossings after a driver was issued an infringement notice for failing to comply.

New Jersey Assembly Committee Advances Bill to Offer Discounted NJ Transit Fares

October 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee has advanced a measure to create two programs that would offer discounted fares and make transit more accessible to riders.

Stadler Delivers Electric FLIRT Fleet for Italy’s Aosta Valley Region

October 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The new fleet of six electric FLIRT trains for the Aosta Valley has been delivered and unveiled at Turin Porta Nuova station.

Gettysburg Railway to Host Steam Locomotive for Lincoln Commemoration

October 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Patriot Rail’s Gettysburg Railway is partnering with the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania and Northern Central Railway of York to bring steam railroading to Gettysburg this November, recreating key moments from President Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 visit during the nation’s 250th anniversary.

KC Streetcar Resumes Full Service Ahead of Schedule

October 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Full KC Streetcar service between the Riverfront and UMKC is back rolling following the successful completion of planned track slab reconstruction on 5th Street in the City Market.

Hastings Line passengers Advised to Plan Ahead

October 14, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Southeastern customers are being advised to plan ahead and leave more time to complete their journeys over the autumn half-term as Network Rail carries out a major program of railway improvements between Tonbridge and Wadhurst.

Wales and Borders First to Use Railway Communication Masts for New Weather Monitoring Technology

October 14, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Network Rail’s Wales and Borders route has become the first in the organization to install local weather stations on existing GSM-R railway communication masts, providing more accurate, real-time information to help teams respond to severe weather.

Feds Give Georgia Ports Permit for 3.5 Million TEU Container Terminal

October 14, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved the Savannah Container Terminal permit after a three-year review process.

Amtrak Completes Improvements at Two Oklahoma Stations

October 9, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak officials said its passengers will have a more welcoming experience at two Oklahoma stations following about $8 million in improvements.