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[ May 9, 2025 ] IG Report: Amtrak Could Better Identify, Manage Train Strike Risks Amtrak
[ May 9, 2025 ] New Jersey Lawmaker Calls on Trump to Intervene in NJ Transit Contract Dispute Commuter Rail
[ May 9, 2025 ] National Mediation Board Summons NJ Transit, BLET to Washington Commuter Rail
[ May 8, 2025 ] CSX to Close Some Crossings in Catoosa County, Georgia, for Work in June CSX
[ May 8, 2025 ] Amtrak IG Uncovers Largest Amtrak Employee Criminal Conspiracy in its History Amtrak

Why Restoring Long-Distance Passenger Rail Makes Sense in New Zealand – For People and the Climate

February 22, 2023 The Conversation

A recent parliamentary inquiry into passenger rail drew 1700 submissions, suggesting growing support for the return of long-distance trains in Aotearoa.

Train Strikes, Kills One in New Zealand

February 22, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

One person died after being struck by a train in Aorangi, New Zealand.

One Killed After Being Struck by Train in New Zealand

February 9, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

One person has died after being struck by a train in Glen Eden, a suburb of West Auckland, this morning.

Auckland Transport Announces Travel Details During Rail Network Rebuild First Phase

December 10, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Auckland Transport (AT) has released information about how Auckland rail passengers can continue to travel during the first stage of KiwiRail’s Rail Network Rebuild project.

KiwiRail Planning Auckland and Wellington Work During Christmas Break

December 10, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

More than 1,300 people will be out on the tracks in Auckland and Wellington over the Christmas break, making progress on rail improvement projects and undertaking essential maintenance.

UK Department for Transport Places Avanti West Coast on Short-Term Contract, Requires Improvements

October 28, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The UK Department for Transport said it has placed Avanti West Coast on a short-term contract and challenged it to deliver the urgent increase in services required.

KiwiRail Inks Deal for New Train Control System

September 15, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

KiwiRail has signed a supply contract with French multinational Alstom for what railroad officials called a “once-in-a-generation upgrade” to its Train Control System (TCS).

Companies Plan to Bring Hydrogen Trains to Italy’s Historic Apennine Diesel Railway

September 22, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

AECOM has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Spanish renewables group Iberdrola, and Italian partners Cinque International and Ancitel Energy and Environment, to upgrade Italy’s historic Apennine diesel railway with hydrogen trains.