Railway News

Indian Railways says the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train has cleared a key step in its modernization push after completing a Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) high-speed trial.

Amtrak record ridership is drawing attention as more Americans opt for trains instead of planes and highways. In 2025, the operator delivered its strongest ridership and revenue results in its 54-year history, supported by major investment and rising demand as travelers grow tired of flying and driving.

Amtrak rejects Transcontinental Chief after looking over a private proposal that promised a single, continuous New York City–Los Angeles run—rather than the familiar coast-to-coast trip that takes about three days and requires two separate train rides.

MetroCard retirement has a clear start date: as of January 1, 2026, you can’t buy a MetroCard or refill one you already have, according to the MTA’s MetroCard page.

Reading & Northern coal shipments moved past the 1-million ton mark again, making it three consecutive years above that level.

HS2 Water Orton viaducts moved a step forward over the Christmas break, after engineers finished two key spans above the existing railway near Water Orton in Warwickshire, according to the HS2 Media Centre.

India’s Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train programme reached a milestone on Friday, with the corridor’s first mountain tunnel now completed.

The Norfolk Southern Union Pacific merger is getting a close look in Chesterton, where local officials say the deal could bring heavier freight rail traffic through Chesterton.

Kentucky train derailment in Todd County, Kentucky, on Tuesday morning prompted a hazmat response after a leak involving a highly flammable and toxic chemical.

Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger application is drawing pushback from other Class I railroads, which say the filing leaves out details the Surface Transportation Board needs before the review can move ahead.

East Palestine train derailment update: As the third anniversary of the toxic East Palestine derailment nears, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says Norfolk Southern’s efforts to assist the community continue.

Allspring Union Pacific stake moved higher in the third quarter after Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC increased its position in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP).