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Lodi high-speed derailment verdict: RFI, Alstom sentences

21.12.2025

Lodi high-speed derailment: court sentences over 2020 crash

The Lodi high-speed derailment has resulted in first-instance prison sentences for three defendants over the February 2020 crash involving a Frecciarossa 1000 train near Lodi, according to RailTech.
MBTA Commuter Rail operating contract: three teams shortlisted

20.12.2025

MBTA Commuter Rail operating contract moves to final bidders

The MBTA Commuter Rail operating contract has entered a new stage, with Boston’s transit agency moving three qualified teams forward to the proposal round for the next operator of the Commuter Rail network, as previously covered by Railway Supply.
New York City Subway crime Drops as Ridership Climbs

20.12.2025

New York City Subway crime Hits 16-Year Low in 2025

New York City Subway crime is on pace to reach its lowest level in 16 years, Governor Kathy Hochul said, with two weeks left in 2025, in an update from the Office of Governor Kathy Hochul.
How the Illinois transit bill reshapes state transportation

20.12.2025

Chicago CTA security surge plan boosts police and K-9 patrols

Chicago CTA security surge plan will increase patrol staffing across the transit system. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and the Chicago Police Department (CPD) describe the joint approach to safety on buses and trains in a CTA news release.
Amtrak “Twice as Nice” sale: free Roomette companion

20.12.2025

Amtrak “Twice as Nice” sale adds a free Roomette companion

Amtrak “Twice as Nice” sale is a limited-time promotion that lets you bring a travel companion for free when you book a Roomette, according to Amtrak Media.
Amtrak Mardi Gras line: Gulf Coast winter train trip

20.12.2025

Amtrak Mardi Gras line: A Gulf Coast winter escape

Amtrak Mardi Gras line offers winter travelers a straightforward way to see the Deep South by rail. The new Gulf Coast line runs between New Orleans and Mobile, tying together big-city culture and smaller coastal towns where the air stays mild, the pace slows, and beaches tend to stay quiet in the off-season.
American passenger rail modernization: New trains in 2026

20.12.2025

American passenger rail modernization: NEC upgrades

American passenger rail modernization is gaining momentum on the Northeast Corridor. Major infrastructure upgrades and new trains are helping shape a new era of travel, with the aim of more reliable service and a better traveler experience, as outlined by Amtrak Media.
Lobito rail corridor modernization – $553m U.S. loan

20.12.2025

Lobito rail corridor modernization gets $553m U.S. loan

Lobito rail corridor modernization will move forward after the United States formally announced on Wednesday a $553 million loan for the Angola project.
Midlands Rail Hub Alliance set for £1.75bn rail upgrade

20.12.2025

Midlands Rail Hub Alliance picked to shape £1.75bn programme

Network Rail says the Midlands Rail Hub Alliance has been appointed to take forward the Midlands Rail Hub, a £1. 75 billion programme aimed at improving journeys, supporting economic growth and strengthening connections across the county, as set out by the Network Rail media centre.
MTA holiday transit service: Christmas & New Year timetables

20.12.2025

MTA holiday transit service: NYC holiday schedules

MTA holiday transit service plans for the 2025 Christmas and New Year period have been published, covering the city’s subways, buses, paratransit, and commuter railroads.
CAF SNCB train contract: AM30 framework for 180 trains

20.12.2025

CAF SNCB train contract: AM30 fleet deal worth €1.7bn

CAF SNCB train contract details have been confirmed after CAF was selected by SNCB (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Belges) to design, manufacture and supply a new AM30 train fleet, as outlined in a CAF press release.
CPKC statement on UP-NS merger: STB timeline and risks

20.12.2025

CPKC statement on UP-NS merger flags risks in STB review

CPKC statement on UP-NS merger follows the merger application that Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern filed with the Surface Transportation Board on Dec.