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Silverliner IV safety concerns force urgent SEPTA action

11.01.2026

SEPTA Regional Rail schedule restoration: morning expresses back

Norfolk Southern Improves Efficiency Amid Market Pressure

11.01.2026

Norfolk Southern merger opposition meets rail network upgrades

Shepparton Line Upgrade finished after 45-day blitz

11.01.2026

V/Line service cancellations as fire danger shuts key lines

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.
Schultz second STB term gets Senate approval

20.12.2025

Schultz second STB term confirmed by U.S. Senate

Schultz second STB term cleared the U. S.
MBTA Secures $850 Million for Safety and Modernization

20.12.2025

MBTA diesel locomotive overhaul set for 40 HSP46 units

MBTA diesel locomotive overhaul plans moved forward this week after the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s board approved spending of about $253 million on Thursday, Dec.
PANYNJ PATH service increases in $45B 2026–2035 capital plan

20.12.2025

PANYNJ PATH service increases set out in $45B 2026–2035 plan

PANYNJ PATH service increases sit at the heart of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s record $45 billion 2026–2035 capital plan.
Hudson Tunnel Project risk management: OIG flags gaps

20.12.2025

Hudson Tunnel Project risk management: OIG urges Amtrak action

Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General says Hudson Tunnel Project risk management could be tighter, even as the passenger railroad has advanced key responsibilities tied to the effort, according to a press release from the Amtrak Office of Inspector General and reporting by Railway Supply.
MBTA commuter-rail operator contract: 3 teams invited

20.12.2025

MBTA commuter-rail operator contract moves to proposal stage

The MBTA commuter-rail operator contract is moving into its next procurement step, with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority saying yesterday that it is requesting proposals from three teams it has identified as qualified to bid, as reported by Progressive Railroading.
Modern Coach Factory Raebareli hits 15,000 coaches milestone

20.12.2025

Indian Railways unreserved tickets: printout rule clarified

Indian Railways unreserved tickets do not come with any new requirement to carry a printed copy, the Railways said on Friday, addressing reports that suggested the rules had changed, as reported by The Economic Times.