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The Transcontinental Chief will connect New York and Los Angeles in under 72 hours, offering high-speed travel, freight service, and nationwide accessibility by 2026.

10.01.2026

Amtrak Rejects AmeriStarRail’s “Transcontinental Chief” Proposal: What It Means And What Comes Next

Oxford Amtrak Cardinal stop: platform plan, funding, timing

09.01.2026

Oxford Amtrak Cardinal stop plan moves toward 2027 launch

Northstar train service ends: what replaces it in Minnesota

09.01.2026

Northstar train service ends as Amtrak Borealis grows

NJ Transit light-rail extension moves forward with new RFP

20.11.2025

NJ Transit light-rail extension moves forward with new RFP

The NJ Transit light-rail extension has taken a concrete procedural step as the agency on Nov. 14 issued an RFP to hire a contractor to prepare a draft environmental impact statement for the planned 10-mile Hudson-Bergen light-rail project into Bergen County.
SEPTA Silverliner IV inspections under FRA fire-safety order

19.11.2025

SEPTA Silverliner IV inspections under FRA fire-safety order

SEPTA Silverliner IV inspections mandated after a series of thermal incidents have now been completed across the entire fleet, ahead of the Nov.
Amtrak schedule changes disrupt Michigan routes in September

19.11.2025

Amtrak ridership record and path to 2028 profitability

An Amtrak ridership record has given the U. S.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train 2025 Chicago Schedule

18.11.2025

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train 2025 Chicago Schedule

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train returns for the 2025 season with free concerts, support for community food banks and Chicago-area appearances that turn its cross-country run into a local tradition, as reported by NBC Chicago.
DART Silver Line Launch Connects North Texas Cities

18.11.2025

DART Study Shows Long-Term Impact of Regional Development

Transit-oriented development around DART light-rail stations has reshaped the North Texas economy. A new study from the University of North Texas Economic Research Group now spells out just how large that impact really is.
Amtrak 69 Adirondack: Scenic Montreal–New York Rail Travel

18.11.2025

Amtrak 69 Adirondack: Scenic Montreal–New York Rail Travel

Travelers choose the Amtrak 69 Adirondack because it offers a direct, scenic link between Montreal and New York — a route that Amtrak itself highlights on its official Adirondack page — and the journey turns a winter trip into something calm, practical, and surprisingly pleasant.
Indian Railways expands premium catering options at stations

18.11.2025

Indian Railways expands premium catering options at stations

Indian Railways now introduces a new policy category for premium catering so stations can host single-brand food outlets while still meeting all requirements of the 2017 Catering Policy.
NextGen Acela will begin operating in the Northeast Corridor on August 28, 2025, delivering speeds up to 260 km/h and a new level of comfort for Amtrak passengers between Boston and Washington

17.11.2025

Amtrak Thanksgiving Travel Trends and Rising Demand

Amtrak anticipates stronger Thanksgiving demand in 2025 as millions of Americans plan holiday trips, and the company points to shifting national travel patterns that still shape how people choose their preferred mode of transportation.
Montréal REM: Deux-Montagnes Section Adds 33 km and 14 Stations

17.11.2025

Montréal REM opens 33 km Deux-Montagnes section across Greater Montréal

Montréal REM takes another big step as federal, provincial, and city officials open the 33 km Deux-Montagnes section between Central Station and the municipality of Deux-Montagnes on the North Shore.
WMR and LNR expand services amid rising passenger demand

17.11.2025

WMR and LNR expand services amid rising passenger demand

Passenger demand continues to strengthen across WMR and LNR networks as new services, electric trains, and wider contactless ticketing quietly pull more travellers back to rail during the opening months of the 2025/26 financial year.
Rail stations expand contactless payments rollout

17.11.2025

Expanding contactless payments across rail networks

Across south-east England, rail operators roll out contactless payments at more than 50 stations, aiming to simplify journeys, reflect how people pay elsewhere, and support a £18.
TfL Addresses Temporary Withdrawal of New DLR Trains

16.11.2025

TfL Addresses Temporary Withdrawal of New DLR Trains

TfL is now reviewing its decision to pull new DLR trains from service after a braking issue in wet weather, and the authority still wants answers before restoring normal operations.