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Ottawa Line 1 two-car trains return early

15.05.2026

Ottawa Line 1 two-car trains return in weekday mix

Freedom250 NextGen Acela train enters spotlight

14.05.2026

Freedom250 NextGen Acela train unveiled in Washington

Caltrain faces cuts without November ballot measure

14.05.2026

Caltrain late-night service expands for World Cup

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.
Wheelchairs at 5,868 railway stations: access for Divyangjan and seniors

11.05.2026

India bullet trains could cut short-haul flights

India’s planned high-speed rail network could sharply reduce demand for flights on several busy short-haul routes, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday.
MBTA World Cup service changes reduce rail, extend subway

11.05.2026

MBTA World Cup service changes reduce rail, extend subway

MBTA World Cup service changes include reduced commuter rail frequencies and later subway operation. In addition, some bus routes will have extended late-night service on match days.
Amtrak Away partnership extends modern rail push

11.05.2026

Amtrak Away partnership extends modern rail push

The Amtrak Away partnership is part of Amtrak’s effort to reshape its public image. The deal involves travel brand Away.
MI20 trains for RER B set for dynamic tests

11.05.2026

MI20 trains for RER B move toward dynamic testing

MI20 trains for RER B have reached their first test stage at Alstom’s Crespin site in northern France. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Auditors Flag Major Liquidity Deficit for Brightline Amid $2 Billion Debt Load

09.05.2026

Auditors Flag Major Liquidity Deficit for Brightline Amid $2 Billion Debt Load

Brightline debt concerns surfaced after auditors for Brightline Florida flagged significant debts. Those debts were flagged in the company’s 2025 financial statement.
$514.8M CAD Peak: VIA Rail Posts Major Revenue Jump Today

08.05.2026

VIA Rail Canada Hits $514.8 Million Revenue Surge Despite Severe Network Bottlenecks

VIA Rail 2025 revenue increased while passenger traffic remained broadly stable. The operator also continued to manage infrastructure access limits and operational adjustments.