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Vande Bharat Sleeper Train completes 180 kmph CRS trial

02.01.2026

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train hits 180 kmph in CRS high-speed trial

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 in 2025: Why demand jumped

02.01.2026

Amtrak record ridership: What’s driving the 2025 surge

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 plan after review

02.01.2026

Amtrak rejects Transcontinental Chief over business case

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.
NYC MetroCard retirement and the final Dec. 31 cutoff

02.01.2026

MetroCard retirement: Key dates, OMNY transfers, and refunds

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: 1M tons and 2026 outlook

02.01.2026

Reading & Northern coal shipments pass 1M tons again

Reading & Northern coal shipments moved past the 1-million ton mark again, making it three consecutive years above that level.
HS2 Water Orton viaducts: Delta junction spans completed

02.01.2026

HS2 Water Orton viaducts mark a Delta junction milestone

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.
Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train: MT-5 tunnel marks progress

02.01.2026

Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train clears key section after tunnel breakthrough

India’s Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train programme reached a milestone on Friday, with the corridor’s first mountain tunnel now completed.
East Palestine first responder center by Norfolk Southern

02.01.2026

Norfolk Southern Union Pacific merger worries Chesterton officials

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: shelter-in-place, fire, closure

02.01.2026

Kentucky train derailment prompts response in Todd County

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 in $85B Norfolk talks with Trump

02.01.2026

Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger application faces completeness fight

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: lawsuit status and costs

02.01.2026

East Palestine train derailment update: Yost on NS case

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.
Union Pacific Railroad Recognizes Sustainability Leaders Nationwide

02.01.2026

Allspring Union Pacific stake jumps 126% in SEC filing

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).