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[ September 15, 2025 ] Railroad Safety in Focus During Rail Safety Week Safety
[ September 15, 2025 ] Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern: New Intermodal Gateway Expands Market Access Norfolk Southern
[ September 12, 2025 ] STB Approves Watco Holdings’ Request to Acquire Control of Great Lakes Central Railroad Short Line/Regional
[ September 12, 2025 ] Alberta Heartland Railway Limited Plans Multiservice Rail Terminal Canadian National
[ September 12, 2025 ] Tragedy and Triumph on the Tracks Miscellaneous

KiwiRail to Blitz Network Upgrades Over Summer Closures

December 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

While many Kiwis are looking forward to a well-earned summer break, KiwiRail teams are ramping up in preparation for their busiest Christmas closure period to date.

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.