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[ October 9, 2025 ] Fink Confirmed as Federal Railroad Administration Administrator FRA
[ October 8, 2025 ] Atlanta History Center, Georgia Historical Society Swap Collections, Including Central of Georgia Railway Collection Miscellaneous
[ October 7, 2025 ] Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Breaks Ground on New Newark Airport AirTrain Miscellaneous
[ October 7, 2025 ] Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Steam Locomotive No. 576 Undergoes Successful Boiler Test, Paves Path to Steam Miscellaneous
[ October 1, 2025 ] New Zealand Police Seek Information About Stolen Sleepers World

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New Zealand Police Seek Information About Stolen Sleepers

October 1, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Zealand Police are seeking information from the public about a spate of thefts that have occurred across the wider Whangārei area over the past two months.

GATX Corporation to Acquire Approximately 6,000 Freight Railcars From DB Cargo AG

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

GATX Corp. announced that its subsidiary, GATX Rail Europe (GRE), has entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 6,000 railcars from DB Cargo AG, one of Europe’s largest rail freight operating companies.

Kazakhstan Awards Wabtec a $4.2 Billion Locomotive Order

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Wabtec Corp. has inked an agreement with National Company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the national railway of Kazakhstan, to deliver Evolution Series locomotives and provide long-term service support.

Rail Investigators to Publish Safety Digest After Near Miss at London Bridge

September 19, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is investigating after a passenger train narrowly avoided striking two track workers near London Bridge station at 12:40 a.m. on July 30, 2025, following an emergency brake application by the driver.

Alstom Awarded Wellington, New Zealand Contract for Battery Trains, Maintenance

September 10, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Greater Wellington Regional Council has awarded Alstom a more than $1 million NZD contract for the design, manufacture and supply of 18 Adessia Stream B battery-electric multiple unit 5-car trains and 35 years of FlexCare Perform fleet maintenance.

Dunedin Railways Expands Summer Schedule and Opens Station Office Seven Days a Week

September 2, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dunedin Railways is entering an exciting new chapter this summer, announcing an expanded service schedule and the reopening of its Station Office at the city’s iconic Dunedin Railway Station.

Alstom Unveils Design Traxx Universal Electric Locomotive in Romania

August 13, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

Alstom has unveiled the design of its Traxx Universal electric locomotive for Romania’s Railway Reform Authority, marking progress on a 2024 contract for 16 locomotives and two decades of maintenance.

Another British Rail Operator Falls Under Public Control

July 18, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

c2c’s services will become the next publicly owned train services starting this Sunday, July 22, as part of the United Kingdom government’s plans to take over railways.

Officials Consider Direct Rail Link Between London, Berlin

July 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Officials in the United Kingdom and Germany are considering a direct rail line between London and Berlin.

United Kingdom Rail Investigators Probing June Collision at Sheffield Crossing

July 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United Kingdom Rail Accident Investigation Branch is investigating the collision of a tram and two pedestrians at a Sheffield crossing in June.