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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

Toronto to New York City train route guide

13.05.2026

Amtrak lawsuit against Metro North centers on train access

An Amtrak lawsuit against Metro North concerns access for non-passenger Amtrak trains. The dispute involves the Hudson and New Haven Lines.
NJ Transit may charge $100+ for World Cup trains to MetLife

13.05.2026

NJ Transit Rapid Action Plan Targets Rider Experience

The NJ Transit Rapid Action Plan sets out systemwide measures to improve the passenger experience in four areas: cleanliness, accessibility, public safety, and digital services.
Maryland Purple Line track complete before testing

13.05.2026

Maryland Purple Line completes final track segment

Maryland Purple Line track work has been completed at 16th Street – Woodside Station. The final rail section has now been installed.
Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension advances for 2029

13.05.2026

Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension work reaches all stations

Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension work is now underway at all eight planned stations in British Columbia. The extension is part of TransLink’s system.

13.05.2026

DB Regio Google Maps Ticket Booking Adds Direct Sales

DB Regio Google Maps ticket booking is being added as a direct option for customers. It gives travellers another digital way to buy tickets.

13.05.2026

Greater Manchester tram network investment brings May closures

Greater Manchester tram network investment is due to enter a new phase later this month. The £150 million phase is linked to essential track replacement.
Purple Line final rail marks testing step in Maryland

12.05.2026

Purple Line final rail marks testing step in Maryland

Purple Line final rail placement was marked on May 7. Maryland elected officials and state transportation leaders attended the ceremony.
VIA Rail 2025 annual report shows flat ridership

12.05.2026

VIA Rail 2025 annual report shows flat ridership

VIA Rail 2025 annual report showed higher revenue, largely unchanged ridership and increased operating expenses compared with 2024.
Etihad Rail safety campaign prepares UAE passengers

12.05.2026

Etihad Rail safety campaign prepares UAE passengers

Etihad Rail passenger services are planned to begin in 2026. Etihad Rail has launched a national safety campaign in the United Arab Emirates.
Lumo sets May 25 launch for London–Stirling route

12.05.2026

Lumo sets May 25 launch for London–Stirling route

London–Stirling rail route services operated by open-access rail operator Lumo will start on May 25. The route will run via Preston on the West Coast Main Line.
Retro Istria Express night train returns in summer 2026

12.05.2026

Retro Istria Express night train returns in summer 2026

MÁV will bring back the Retro Istria Express night train for summer 2026. The Hungarian state operator will run it daily from June 26 through August 30.
Hoa Phuong Do train nears 3,000 trips in first year

11.05.2026

Hoa Phuong Do train nears 3,000 trips in first year

Hoa Phuong Do train has carried around 1. 33 million passengers in its first year.