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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

Canada Strong Pass: June dates and discounts

22.05.2026

Canada Strong Pass brings back rail and park deals

The Canada Strong Pass will return next month. It will again offer visitors discounts on travel and cultural attractions, including Via Rail, museums and national parks.
Amtrak arbitration requirement returns to Congress

22.05.2026

NextGen Acela tunnel fire: loose skirt hit third rail

A component on the Amtrak train came loose and contacted the third rail near tunnels used by Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road and NJ Transit.
New York Penn Station renovation names P3 team

22.05.2026

New York Penn Station renovation names developer team

New York Penn Station renovation will be led by Penn Transformation Partners. The team includes Halmar and Skanska.
Amtrak Northeast Regional menu gets new items

22.05.2026

Amtrak Northeast Regional menu adds onboard options

Amtrak Northeast Regional menu changes bring an updated food and drink selection to trains serving Norfolk, Newport News and Williamsburg.
Golden Chariot Luxury Train: 2026 routes and offers

22.05.2026

Upgraded Golden Chariot Luxury Train returns in 2026

The upgraded Golden Chariot Luxury Train returns for the 2026-27 season with refreshed interiors. Also, it has updated onboard facilities and discounts on selected departures.
Metra Rock Island service expansion: June 1 changes

22.05.2026

Metra Rock Island service expansion brings more trains

Metra Rock Island service expansion will begin June 1. Additional trains are scheduled on weekdays and weekends.
KC Streetcar riverfront extension opens May 18

22.05.2026

KC Streetcar riverfront extension reaches the river

KC Streetcar riverfront extension opened for full passenger service in Missouri on May 18. The 0.
Philadelphia Brush Fires Bring Air Quality Warning

21.05.2026

Philadelphia Brush Fires Disrupt Trains as Smoke Is Monitored

Philadelphia brush fires near rail tracks prompted an air quality warning in North Philadelphia. City officials monitored smoke and investigated two separate fires.
New York Penn Station redevelopment moves to next stage

21.05.2026

Penn Station transformation names P3 developer team

Federal officials and Amtrak have named a developer team for Penn Station transformation. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Hope Island Station opening improves local rail access

21.05.2026

Hope Island Station opening adds Gold Coast Line stop

Hope Island Station opening has added a new stop to the Gold Coast Line. It also supports Queensland’s work to improve transport connections in South East Queensland.
Melbourne train disruptions: Metro Tunnel shuts

21.05.2026

Melbourne train disruptions set for Metro Tunnel works

Melbourne train disruptions are expected this weekend. Metro Tunnel maintenance is set to affect several services across the city.
Freedom250 NextGen Acela train enters spotlight

21.05.2026

Amtrak leadership transition puts Herrmann in interim role

Under Amtrak leadership transition plans, President Roger Harris is due to leave the company on 31 July. Board Chair Tony Coscia confirmed the change in a statement.