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Amtrak Missouri River Runner train in Kansas City, Missouri

13.07.2026

Amtrak Service Disruption Continues on Missouri Route

Northbound City of New Orleans at Memphis Central Station

13.07.2026

City of New Orleans Service Set to Resume Daily July 13

Exterior view of an Amtrak NextGen Acela train

11.07.2026

NextGen Acela Maintenance Capacity May Lag Fleet Rollout

Amtrak Borealis passes 416,000 riders

20.05.2026

Amtrak Borealis ridership tops 416,000 passengers

Amtrak Borealis ridership has again exceeded earlier projections. The line launched in 2024.
LIRR strike threat raises backup commute concerns

19.05.2026

L.I.R.R. strike ends, but Tuesday service remains limited

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Astana LRT Line 1 Opens With Airport Route

19.05.2026

Astana LRT Line 1 Opens Automated Metro Service

Astana LRT Line 1 was opened by Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on May 16. He used ticket number 001 for a trip from the airport to Ulttyk Museum.
On-board ticket sales stay on Renfe and CP trains

19.05.2026

Renfe and CP keep on-board ticket sales in Iberia

On-board ticket sales will remain available on trains operated by Spain’s Renfe and Portugal’s CP. Their position contrasts with Belgium’s SNCB, which has decided to stop using this sales channel from July 1, 2026.
SAR offers naming rights for Haramain stations

18.05.2026

Haramain railway stations naming rights offered by SAR

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) is offering Haramain railway stations naming rights. The new sponsorship programme covers selected stations on the Haramain High Speed Railway.
London Northwestern Railway strike action timetable changes

18.05.2026

London Northwestern Railway strike action limits trains

London Northwestern Railway strike action is scheduled for two days next week. The operator is advising passengers to plan ahead.
Amtrak Cascades Airo trains advance in Seattle

18.05.2026

Amtrak Cascades Airo trains reach final testing

Amtrak Cascades Airo trains are moving closer to passenger service. The first new trainset is now in Seattle for the next stage of work in the Pacific Northwest.
New snacks added to Amtrak Northeast Regional menu

18.05.2026

Amtrak Northeast Regional café menu adds new choices

The Amtrak Northeast Regional café menu is being updated for passengers between Boston and Virginia. The refresh adds a broader mix of snacks, drinks and meal choices.
New ScotRail timetable adds weekend services

18.05.2026

New ScotRail timetable brings more weekend trains

The new ScotRail timetable brings additional services to parts of the network. The update is aimed at supporting rising demand for leisure travel.
Rajdhani Express fire safety faces Delhi scrutiny

18.05.2026

Rajdhani Express fire safety concerns in Delhi stations

Rajdhani Express fire safety concerns have returned to focus after a fire broke out in the B-1 coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express at Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday.
LIRR strike negotiations near May 16 deadline

18.05.2026

LIRR strike stops Long Island Rail Road service

The LIRR strike has shut down service on the country’s busiest commuter rail system. Five labor unions representing Long Island Rail Road employees walked out.
Train accident Thailand: Bus crash kills 8

17.05.2026

Train accident Thailand raises barrier questions

The train accident Thailand incident in Bangkok has brought electronic railway barriers under scrutiny. A passenger bus became stuck on the tracks and was hit by a freight train.