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Finland-Sweden passenger rail link expected in late June

16.04.2026

Tornio-Haparanda rail link to connect Finland and Sweden

Bengaluru-Pune Vande Bharat sleeper train approved

16.04.2026

Bengaluru-Pune Vande Bharat sleeper train set for 13-hour trip

FIFA pressed to cover World Cup 2026 train fares

16.04.2026

New Jersey presses FIFA over World Cup 2026 train fares

Finland-Sweden passenger rail link expected in late June

16.04.2026

Tornio-Haparanda rail link to connect Finland and Sweden

Finland Sweden passenger rail link is expected to begin operating as early as late June. That would give the two countries a direct passenger rail connection for the first time.
Bengaluru-Pune Vande Bharat sleeper train approved

16.04.2026

Bengaluru-Pune Vande Bharat sleeper train set for 13-hour trip

Bengaluru-Pune Vande Bharat sleeper train has been approved by Indian Railways. The service is in the works between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and KSR Bengaluru Railway Station.
FIFA pressed to cover World Cup 2026 train fares

16.04.2026

New Jersey presses FIFA over World Cup 2026 train fares

World Cup 2026 transport costs are at the heart of a growing dispute. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill says Fifa should pay.
BART, Tri-Rail post ridership highs on March demand and Miami games

15.04.2026

Ridership highs for BART in March and Tri-Rail in Miami

BART and Tri-Rail ridership highs marked strong ridership results for both systems, with Bay Area Rapid Transit recording 5,403,140 exits in March and Tri-Rail seeing heavy Saturday traffic in Miami in early April.
NJ Transit may charge $100+ for World Cup trains to MetLife

15.04.2026

NJ Transit World Cup fares could exceed $100 this summer

NJ Transit World Cup fares could exceed $100 this summer. The proposed fare applies to the Penn Station-MetLife Stadium route.
ÖBB rail links bring 10.5 million to Vienna Airport

15.04.2026

ÖBB rail links to Vienna Airport strengthen regional access

ÖBB Vienna Airport rail connections support economic growth, international accessibility, and sustainable mobility in Austria.
Northlander enters service simulation in northern Ontario

15.04.2026

Northlander testing moves closer to Ontario return

The Northlander testing phase is continuing in northern Ontario. Preparations are moving ahead for the passenger service’s planned return later this year.
RegioJet exits Poland’s domestic rail market

15.04.2026

RegioJet withdrawal from Poland after PKP dispute

RegioJet withdrawal from Poland ends the Czech operator’s effort to compete on the Kraków–Warsaw route. The move comes less than a year after launch.
Alstom’s first car for NJ Transit is in New Jersey for testing, with up to 40 additional units expected later this year.

14.04.2026

NJ Transit’s Multilevel III cars move toward service

Multilevel III railcars for NJ Transit are beginning to reach New Jersey. The first car delivered by Alstom will undergo final testing and commissioning there.
Northlander nears revenue demo before return

14.04.2026

Northlander testing expands ahead of Ontario return

Northlander service relaunch preparations in Ontario have entered a critical testing phase. The planned return is later this year.
NJ Transit receives first Multilevel III vehicle; SEPTA opens Ardmore

14.04.2026

NJ Transit and SEPTA move ahead on fleet and station work

NJ Transit and SEPTA milestones include the first Multilevel III commuter-rail vehicle from Alstom. They also include the opening of Ardmore Station on SEPTA’s Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line.
DART Rail Suspends Downtown Service After Tunnel Fire

14.04.2026

DART named for GFOA budget award for FY 2026 plan

DART budgetary management is reflected in new recognition for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). The agency has been named recipient of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.