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[ February 20, 2025 ] Duffy Announces Review of California High-Speed Rail Project Commuter Rail
[ February 19, 2025 ] NTSB: Improperly Lined Switch, Procedures Led to Head-On Collision CSX
[ February 19, 2025 ] Canada Announces Plans for Toronto-Quebec City Corridor High-Speed Rail Network World
[ February 19, 2025 ] Recommendations Issued After Redundant Rail Derails Passenger Train in UK in 2024 World
[ February 19, 2025 ] Kansas City West Bottoms, Union Pacific Agree on Lease of Kansas City Line Short Line/Regional

Great Journeys New Zealand Brings Back The Southerner

December 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Great Journeys New Zealand is reviving a popular rail route next year for a strictly limited time only, allowing guests to relive a nostalgic journey from the past.

HS2 Ltd Chair Stepping Down

December 17, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Sir Jon Thompson, chair of HS2 Ltd, has announced that he will resign in spring after almost four years on the board.

Biden Visits US-Financed Angolan Rail Hub

December 4, 2024 Voice of America

U.S. President Joe Biden got a firsthand look Wednesday at a U.S.-financed rail project that weaves together his personal love of railroads with his desire to leave a legacy in Africa that will outlive his administration.

South Western Railway Will be Great Britain’s First Re-Nationalized Railroad

December 4, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

South Western Railway’s services will be the first to transfer into public ownership next year when the government starts nationalizing Great Britain’s railroads.

UK Secretary of State for Transport Resigns Following Fraud Offense

November 29, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

UK Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh resigned from her post following reports that she pleaded guilty to fraud a decade ago.

CrossCountry Launching New Service Connecting Wales, England and Scotland

November 22, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has announced a new weekday service linking Wales, England and Scotland by one train for the first time.

KiwiRail Unveils New DM Locomotives in Christchurch

November 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

KiwiRail recently unveiled the first of its new hi-tech locomotives in Christchurch.

Bill to Nationalize Great Britain’s Passenger Railroads Advances

November 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The House of Lords and the House of Commons have signed off on a measure to nationalize Great Britain’s passenger railroads, which appears poised to happen once current franchises expire.

UK Probe to Explore Events That Led to October Wales Collision

November 7, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

A Rail Accident Investigation Branch investigation will seek to identify the events that led to a collision between passenger trains near Talerddig, Powys, on Oct. 21.

New Zealand Police Seek to Reassure Public With High Visibility Across Network

October 30, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Zealand Police across the Auckland area (Tāmaki Makaurau) have undertaken hundreds of reassurance visits at transport hubs across the district in the past few days following a fatal bus attack.