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[ December 3, 2025 ] UK Announces Project to Revamp Cardiff Central Station World
[ December 2, 2025 ] BNSF Files Petition Requesting STB to Enforce, Review Union Pacific-Southern Pacific Merger Conditions BNSF
[ November 26, 2025 ] Feds: Shapiro’s $220 Million for SEPTA Stems from Multiple USDOT Directives Commuter Rail
[ November 26, 2025 ] British Rail Fares Frozen for First Time in 30 Years World
[ November 26, 2025 ] Rail Accident Investigation Branch Won’t Undertake Full Probe Into August Dean Forest Railway Mishap World

KiwiRail Opens New Auckland Railway Station Building

January 5, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

KiwiRail last month opened a new station building in central Auckland, for travelers to check in and relax before boarding their Northern Explorer scenic or Te Huia train journey.

United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch Probing Sept. 29 Flying Scotsman Collision

October 17, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch is probing a Sept. 29 collision involving the Flying Scotsman steam locomotive at Aviemore station on the Strathspey Railway.

Person Killed on Hutt Valley Line

September 20, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Police can confirm that a person has died after being struck by a train on the Hutt Valley Line this afternoon.

Slow Train Coming: Only a Genuine Shift to Rail Will Put NZ on Track to Reduce Emissions

August 22, 2023 The Conversation

Both the Labour government and the opposition National Party have now released major transport polices that put the emphasis on maintaining and expanding roads.

Person Dies After Being Struck by Train in New Zealand

August 20, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Police can confirm a person has died after being struck by a train in Takanini, Counties Manukau on Saturday.

Ōtira Tunnel Reaches Milestone, Celebrates 100 Years

August 1, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Current and former rail workers will join the local community on Friday, Aug. 4, to celebrate the centenary of the Ōtira Tunnel, which has linked the West Coast to the rest of the South Island for the past 100 years.

Train Kills ‘Young Person’ in New Zealand

July 31, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Zealand Police said a young person has died after being struck by a train in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga this afternoon.

Auckland Transport Names Kimpton as its New Chief Executive Officer

March 14, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Auckland Transport (AT) has named Dean Kimpton its new chief executive officer on a fixed-term agreement for 18 months starting April 3.

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.