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[ July 14, 2025 ] United Kingdom Rail Investigators Probing June Collision at Sheffield Crossing World
[ July 10, 2025 ] Smyrna Public Library to Host DeFeo for Railroad History Presentation on September 7 Miscellaneous
[ July 9, 2025 ] The Southerner Returns: Dunedin Railways and Great Journeys New Zealand Celebrate Success of Special Rail Experience World
[ July 2, 2025 ] Union Pacific Celebrates its 163rd Birthday with Commemorative Lincoln Locomotive Union Pacific
[ July 1, 2025 ] Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Returns in August Amtrak

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.

The Southerner Returns: Dunedin Railways and Great Journeys New Zealand Celebrate Success of Special Rail Experience

July 9, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dunedin Railways is celebrating the phenomenal public response to The Southerner’s highly anticipated return this October, with its three-day Christchurch to Dunedin rail package, including the Taieri Gorge, nearly sold out.

Israel Railways Amends Service Amid State of Emergency

June 13, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Israel Railways has reduced rail operations amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and a state of emergency.

Eurostar Plans New Trains, New Routes

June 11, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Eurostar plans to increase service between London, Rotterdam and Amsterdam and launch new routes to Frankfurt and Geneva.

South Western Railway Returns to Government Ownership Under New Legislation

May 25, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

South Western Railway has become the first train service to return to public control under new legislation, marking the end of nearly 30 years of privatization.

South Western Railway to Transfer into Public Ownership on May 25

May 22, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

South Western Railway’s services will transfer into public ownership on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

A view of railroad tracks in Helensville, New Zealand.

Off the Rails: New Zealand Man Heads to Court Over Theft

May 13, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A 64-year-old New Zealand man will appear in Pukekohe District Court on June 12, charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of railway sleepers.

UK RAIB Issues Safety Bulletin After Person Struck by Train on the Gartell Light Railway

May 6, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United Kingdom Rail Accident Investigation Branch has undertaken a preliminary examination into the circumstances surrounding a person struck by a train on the Gartell Light Railway in Somerset, England.

Interim Report Released on Talerddig Train Collision in Wales

April 30, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

The United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released an interim report on the Oct. 21, 2024, collision between two passenger trains near Talerddig, Powys, in Wales.

Morningstar DBRS: Canadian High-Speed Rail Project Gains Momentum with Progressive PPP Model

April 3, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canada’s approach to its high-speed rail project connecting Toronto to Québec City differs from similar initiatives, such as one in California, according to a new analysis.