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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

Barrie line GO train cancellations affect events

24.05.2026

Barrie line GO train cancellations affect events

Barrie line GO train cancellations will affect riders during two busy Toronto event weekends, so passengers are being advised to check their options before heading out.
Amtrak Appoints William Herrmann as Interim President Ahead of CEO’s Departure

24.05.2026

Amtrak Appoints William Herrmann as Interim President Ahead of CEO’s Departure

The Amtrak leadership transition will see William Herrmann serve as Interim President as the US passenger rail operator moves toward the departure of President and CEO Roger Harris on 31 July.
Rail Baltica regional trains: tender and fleet plans

23.05.2026

Rail Baltica regional trains planned across Baltics

Rail Baltica regional trains are planned for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The three countries are preparing to purchase up to 20 units.
Riyadh Metro Western station opens on Orange Line 3

23.05.2026

Riyadh Metro Western station opens with desert dune design

Riyadh Metro Western station has opened on the Orange Line. It completes the set of stations delivered by Webuild on the automated Line 3.
Lakeshore West GO train closure: Weekend changes

23.05.2026

Lakeshore West GO train closure hits Toronto trips

Lakeshore West GO train closure will affect weekend travel into Toronto. That includes trips by out-of-town Bruno Mars fans heading to Rogers Stadium in North York.
The NextGen Acela will launch on August 28, offering faster travel, upgraded interiors, and enhanced passenger comfort for trips along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C., New York City, and Boston.

23.05.2026

Amtrak Acela delivery delays limit loss gains

Amtrak Acela delivery delays limited the railroad’s progress in cutting operating losses. Stronger cost control still improved results across the Northeast Corridor, long-distance trains, and state-supported services.
West Midlands railway travel: Busy weekend warning

23.05.2026

West Midlands railway travel warning as trains get busier

West Midlands railway travel is expected to mean much busier trains and stations over the bank holiday weekend. Passengers in the West Midlands and Chiltern area are being warned to plan ahead.
Jodhpur-Delhi Vande Bharat Set for 20 Coaches

23.05.2026

Jodhpur-Delhi Vande Bharat to Expand to 20 Coaches

Jodhpur-Delhi Vande Bharat is set to expand to 20 coaches. It is part of a wider set of railway development measures.
Amtrak Metro-North lawsuit: Injunction denied

23.05.2026

Amtrak Metro-North lawsuit faces track-access setback

The Amtrak Metro-North lawsuit continued Friday. A federal court in New York denied Amtrak’s petition.
NextGen Acela customer trips reach one million

23.05.2026

Amtrak marks one million NextGen Acela customer trips

NextGen Acela customer trips have reached one million. The figure marks a milestone for Amtrak’s fleet.
Amtrak healthcare fraud brings prison term for therapist

22.05.2026

Amtrak healthcare fraud brings prison term for therapist

Amtrak healthcare fraud involving employee healthcare plans has led to a federal prison sentence. The sentence applies to New Jersey physical therapist Taejin Kim.
West Midlands Railway strikes: services and refunds

22.05.2026

West Midlands Railway strikes: routes, times and refunds

West Midlands Railway strikes are bringing “significant disruption” as planned TSSA walkouts begin. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.