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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

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.

FS Group Plans New European Connections, Trains and Technology

September 28, 2026 The Turntable

FS Group used InnoTrans 2026 to outline plans for new international rail service, new trains and technology aimed at improving operations and maintenance.

Avanti West Coast to Return to Public Ownership in March 2027

September 28, 2026 The Turntable

The operator of one of Britain’s busiest train lines will return to public ownership in March 2027.

East Coast Main Line Work to Disrupt Service Over Two Weekends

September 28, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Major improvements on the East Coast Main Line will affect passenger service over two weekends in October and November, National Rail announced.