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CAF ATR 465 tilting diesel multiple unit at the Velim test circuit

17.07.2026

ATR 465 Train Test Reaches 150 km/h Across Sardinia

Vancouver Transit Ridership Tops World Cup High

17.07.2026

Vancouver Transit Ridership Surges During World Cup

Alstom Urbanliner tram operating in Berlin

17.07.2026

Berlin Urbanliner Tram Begins Passenger Service on M4

China-Laos Railway Drives Mohan Trade Growth

06.06.2026

Global travelers flock to Mohan as China-Laos Railway reshapes regional tourism

Since the China-Laos Railway opened in December 2021, Mohan has recorded a sharp increase in cross-border passenger movement and goods trade.
Caltrain FY27 budget keeps service intact

06.06.2026

Caltrain Locks In High-Frequency Electric Train Schedules for Passengers Following Critical Budget Breakthrough

Caltrain FY27 budget approval will keep current service in place in the near term. The agency still faces longer-term funding pressure.
MARTA safety investigation puts security under review

06.06.2026

Federal officials step in to address soaring MARTA crime rates and protect passengers

MARTA safety investigation has been opened by federal officials after recent violent incidents on MARTA property and broader concerns about security conditions across the system.
Jakarta Metro Expansion Advances AFC Deal

06.06.2026

New account-based ticketing system to streamline Jakarta Metro passenger journeys

Jakarta Metro Expansion will include a new Automatic Fare Collection system. It covers Phase 2A of the MRT North–South Line.
UK electrified railway testing loop opens

06.06.2026

New electrified rail testing circuit rolls out to deliver more reliable passenger journeys

Electrified railway testing loop facilities have been formally opened at Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire by Rail Minister Lord Hendy.
GoVolta Amsterdam–Paris trains launch on December 14

05.06.2026

GoVolta launches €1.5 million crowdfunding round to double fleet capacity ahead of Paris service rollout

GoVolta Amsterdam–Paris trains will launch on December 14, 2026. Fares between the Netherlands and France will start at 19 euros.
European Sleeper Milan night train to add Dutch cities

05.06.2026

European Sleeper Scales Up New Night Trains to Link Key Economic Hubs

The European Sleeper Milan night train will add Antwerp, Breda, and Eindhoven from December 2026. Travelers from the Netherlands will gain a direct overnight connection to Italy without changing trains.
240 km/h Test Result for Türkiye’s First High-Speed Train

05.06.2026

Turkey Deploys Massive Fleet Assets as Locally Built High-speed train Shatters Testing Records

Türkiye’s first high-speed train, manufactured domestically, has reached 240 km/h during ongoing testing. Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced the result.
Rail expansion scales up for massive World Cup rush

05.06.2026

LOSSAN Rail Agency launches massive transit expansion and fare discounts for Southern California World Cup matches

Pacific Surfliner World Cup service will carry soccer fans across Southern California. The world’s largest soccer matches begin at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway earnings reach record

04.06.2026

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway earnings hit a rare peak

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway earnings reached a record ₹395. 60 lakh in May, helped by strong summer tourist arrivals and higher passenger revenue.
Eurostar passenger growth drives 2025 gains

04.06.2026

Eurostar passenger growth shows demand defying costs

Eurostar passenger growth was one of the clearest signs in 2025 that demand for international rail travel remained firm. The operator carried more passengers and lifted revenue, while its investment programme continued despite inflation and high infrastructure costs.
Pacific Surfliner reservations for World Cup trips

04.06.2026

Pacific Surfliner reservations as World Cup rush builds

Pacific Surfliner reservations will be required as Amtrak prepares for heavier World Cup travel in Los Angeles. From June 11 through July 19, every passenger on Amtrak Pacific Surfliner services must have a reservation, and officials are encouraging soccer fans to book before demand increases.