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[ November 11, 2026 ] Environmental Group Says Amtrak Project Impact Assessment was ‘Rushed’ Amtrak
[ November 11, 2026 ] Merseyrail’s Northern Line Reopens After Four-Week £3.5 Million Tunnel Upgrades World
[ November 11, 2026 ] Amtrak To Start Construction of New Boarding Platforms at Chicago Union Station Amtrak
[ November 11, 2026 ] £3m Derbyshire Rail Upgrade Kicks Off This Weekend, Network Rail Says World
[ November 11, 2026 ] Brighton Main Line Work to Close Line Between Three Bridges and Brighton/Lewes in February World

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.

Storm Boelo Disrupts Rail Service Across Northwest England

October 25, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Rail passengers face major disruptions across northwest England on Sunday, Oct. 25, as heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Boelo cause flooding and damage to railway infrastructure.

Buses to Replace Trains Between Leeds and York Until Nov. 1

October 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

No trains will run on the mainline between Leeds and York until Sunday, Nov. 1, as Transpennine Route Upgrade teams undertake major improvement works in the Church Fenton area.

Woman Killed by Train at Auckland Rail Crossing

October 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

A woman died after being struck by an Auckland Transport train at a rail crossing near Sturges Road Station in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand Police said.

Alstom Secures 15-Year, £800 Million Services Contract Extension From Greater Anglia

October 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Alstom has signed a 15-year extension to its Train Services Agreement with Greater Anglia in the United Kingdom for the operator’s Class 720 Aventra fleet.

Grand Central Fleet Approval Brings Digitally Signaled High Speed Services Closer

October 22, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The country’s first digitally signaled high-speed services have moved a step closer, with Grand Central’s Class 180 fleet receiving regulatory approval under APiS for the first-in-class fitment of the European Train Control System.

Sir John Kingman Appointed Chair of Great British Railways

October 16, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United Kingdom government has appointed Sir John Kingman as the first chair of Great British Railways, marking another step in bringing the railways back under government control.

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.

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.