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Silverliner IV safety concerns force urgent SEPTA action

11.01.2026

SEPTA Regional Rail schedule restoration: morning expresses back

Caltrain electrification boosts ridership and frequency

11.01.2026

Caltrain electrification is reshaping Bay Area regional rail

North Carolina train ridership record tops 740,000

11.01.2026

North Carolina train ridership record set for 2025

In April 2025, East Midlands Railway (EMR) launched its first upgraded Series 170 diesel train. The modernization of 44 trains in this series includes several significant improvements.

12.11.2025

East Midlands Railway unveils £400m Aurora trains with Wi-Fi and comfort boost

East Midlands Railway will roll out its £400m Aurora fleet in December, so passengers get more seats and legroom, stronger Wi-Fi, and quieter rides on the upgraded Midland Main Line.
Caltrain Ridership Surges with Over 75% Growth for Two Months

12.11.2025

Caltrain Warns of Deep Service Cuts Without 2026 Transit Tax

Caltrain may soon have to make difficult choices. If voters across the Bay Area turn down a critical 2026 funding measure, the agency could trim service, slow modernization projects, and undo years of work meant to make commuting cleaner and faster.
Winter Park Express: $19 Ski Train from Denver to the Rockies

12.11.2025

Tickets for Amtrak’s Winter Park Express 2025–26 Ski Train

Train tickets for the Winter Park Express are now available, providing easy, budget-friendly, and environmentally responsible access to Winter Park Resort in Colorado all winter long this 2025-26 ski season.
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Cooperates with SeaWorld San Diego on New Travel Offers

12.11.2025

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Adds Extra Trains and Free Bags for the Holidays

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner expects a surge in passengers this Thanksgiving season as more travelers choose trains over congested airports and highways.
SBB invests €2.1 billion in 116 Siemens double-decker trains

11.11.2025

SBB invests €2.1 billion in 116 Siemens double-decker trains

SBB has planned an investment of €2. 1 billion to introduce 116 double-decker trains from Siemens Mobility to improve services in the Zurich S-Bahn and Western Switzerland networks.
Amtrak is drawing criticism in Baltimore because the Frederick Douglass Tunnel construction is causing sleepless nights, job losses, and community frustration, while officials argue the long-term rail benefits will outweigh the current disruptions.

11.11.2025

Save Big on U.S. Train Trips with the Amtrak Winter Wanderlust Sale

The Amtrak Winter Wanderlust Sale offers passengers up to 30% discounts on various fares in the United States, as made clear on Amtrak’s website and press release from November 2025.
F and M Trains to Swap Routes Between Manhattan and Queens

11.11.2025

F and M Trains to Swap Routes Between Manhattan and Queens

The F and M trains are to swap routes between Queens and Manhattan permanently in December 2025 to improve the efficiency of the subway service in New York.
How the Federal Shutdown Impacts Amtrak and U.S. Rail Travel?

11.11.2025

Amtrak cancellations frustrate Hartford Line passengers

The Hartford Line trains operated by Amtrak are suspended due to the unavailability of equipment and maintenance schedules.
ERTMS trials drive Spain’s smart railway future

11.11.2025

ERTMS trials drive Spain’s smart railway future

Adif has already initiated extensive tests with the ERTMS solution in the secondary rail network in Spain to implement enhanced signaling with satellite-based communication components.
SEPTA faces mounting challenges as safety inspections remove railcars from service, causing delays and cancellations while financial shortfalls and aging equipment deepen the agency’s long-term crisis

10.11.2025

SEPTA Train Cancellations: Major Rail Delays Hit Philadelphia

Meanwhile, safety inspection operations for large trains called the Silverliner IV conducted by SEPTA have continued resulting in widespread cancellations and delays on the Regional Rail system on Monday.
Canada’s children and teens under the age of 18 can hit the tracks with VIA Rail this summer, for free, when travel is with a parent or guardian, as part of the Canada Strong Pass initiative.

10.11.2025

Kids Ride Free on VIA Rail This Winter — Save Big!

Via Rail Canada has reinstated their Canada Strong pass to encourage affordable winter celebrations. The service allows children to travel for free, and young individuals aged 18-24 can enjoy a 25% discount on all routes.
Detroit launches new multimodal transportation hub project

10.11.2025

Detroit’s $40M multimodal transportation hub to reshape travel

The newly-established multimodal transport hub would join Detroit’s downtown area, Detroit Metro Airport, and Detroit-Ann Arbor Innovation Corridor.