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[ February 22, 2026 ] Amid Winter Weather, NJ Transit Will Temporarily Suspend Rail Service Commuter Rail
[ February 22, 2026 ] NJ Transit to Temporarily Suspend all Bus, Light Rail and Access Link Services at 6 p.m. Today Commuter Rail
[ February 21, 2026 ] STB Preserves Fort Bragg-Willits Rail Line; Mendocino Railway Calls for Collaborative Rail-and-Trail Future Miscellaneous
[ February 19, 2026 ] Work on Gateway Project to Resume After Federal Funds Released Commuter Rail
[ February 19, 2026 ] North Brunswick Train Station Project Aims for 90% Design Completion Amtrak

A view of railroad tracks in Helensville, New Zealand.

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 The Turntable

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 The Turntable

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.