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£49 million signalling works: Alstom upgrades key route

08.01.2026

£49 million signalling works complete on Portsmouth Direct line

£49 million signalling works on the Portsmouth Direct line have been completed by Alstom, bringing new signalling equipment, first-of-type level crossing solutions and related assets to the section between Farncombe in Surrey and Petersfield in Hampshire (as outlined by Alstom).
EBRD financing for North Macedonia rail transport: EUR 20.9m loan

08.01.2026

EBRD financing for North Macedonia rail transport gets EUR 20.9m boost

The EBRD financing for North Macedonia rail transport takes the form of a sovereign loan of up to EUR 20. 9 million, intended to reinforce the country’s rail sector and support modernization at Macedonian Railways Transport – Joint Stock Company Skopje (MRT), as set out by the EBRD.
Tri-Rail ridership record: 4.5M+ rides in 2025

07.01.2026

Tri-Rail ridership record: 4.5M+ rides set new 2025 high

Tri-Rail ridership record numbers are climbing to a new peak in 2025, according to the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA).
FRA civil penalties process collects $15.4M from Class I

07.01.2026

FRA civil penalties process brings $15.4M from Class I railroads

The FRA civil penalties process has generated $15. 4 million in civil penalties from Class I railroads, as reported by Trains.
MBTA commuter rail fare gates roll out at South Station

07.01.2026

MBTA commuter rail fare gates begin phased rollout at South Station

The MBTA commuter rail fare gates are starting a phased rollout at Boston’s South Station after the MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services said the installation is complete, according to Metro Magazine.
Rail supplier news: Trinity-Napier Park, Marmon Transco

07.01.2026

Rail supplier news: Trinity deal, Marmon Rail repair rebrand

Rail supplier news is highlighting two parallel moves in the rail sector: a reshaped railcar partnership structure at Trinity Industries and a consolidated repair-service identity at Marmon Rail.
El Mirage train derailment: Grand Avenue reopens at 5 p.m.

07.01.2026

El Mirage train derailment reopens Grand Avenue after closure

An El Mirage train derailment involving hazardous materials restricted traffic on Grand Avenue Tuesday afternoon, as reported by AZFamily.
MBTA 2025 improvements: service boosts, speeds, and GLTPS work

07.01.2026

MBTA 2025 improvements highlight faster service, safety, and access

The MBTA 2025 improvements campaign closed out the year with systemwide progress that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority says will carry into 2026, as outlined in a year-end summary published by Metro Magazine.
Amtrak Modernization Marks a New Era for U.S. Rail

05.01.2026

2026 US rail travel: new trains and routes to watch

2026 US rail travel is set for a noticeable upgrade, with new train fleets and several high-profile service changes arriving in the same year.
Hinton rail disaster: What happened near Hinton in 1986

05.01.2026

Hinton rail disaster: Witness recalls the silence in 1986

For some who lived through it, the Hinton rail disaster is remembered less for the noise than for the quiet that settled in once crews reached the wreckage.
Alstom Canada strengthens ties with Indigenous Peoples

05.01.2026

Alstom rolling stock contracts reach about €2.5bn across two regions

Alstom rolling stock contracts worth about €2. 5 billion have been booked, with the company reporting three deals across the Americas and Europe, as outlined in an Alstom statement via GlobeNewswire.
Quad Cities Amtrak funding approved in $1.5B Illinois bill

05.01.2026

Amtrak weather disruptions disrupt routes and Acela service

Amtrak weather disruptions caused scattered problems during the holiday travel period, even though most trains still made it to their endpoints.