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Newcastle to Sydney high-speed trains approaching a proposed station

16.07.2026

Bechtel Joins Newcastle to Sydney High-Speed Rail Plan

Green high-speed train travelling through a snowy landscape in an Alto project visual

16.07.2026

Alto-TRCA high-speed rail MOU defines cooperation framework

Aerial view of Road 26 grade separation construction in Madera County

12.07.2026

California High-Speed Rail Grant Request Totals $395.8M

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.
NJ Transit may charge $100+ for World Cup trains to MetLife

08.05.2026

NJ Transit Cuts World Cup Round-Trip Tickets to $105 Following Massive Price Backlash

NJ Transit World Cup train fares will be $105 for round-trip service to East Rutherford, N. J.
China Rail Network Smashes 117M Passenger Mark in May Day Surge

06.05.2026

China Railway Hits 117 Million Passenger Journeys Today Amid Historic May Day Peak

China railway passenger trips moved beyond the 100 million mark during the May Day holiday. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
DART Silver Line Launch Connects North Texas Cities

05.05.2026

DART security presence expands as Highland Park exits

DART security presence is expanding at Dallas Area Rapid Transit. The agency is also preparing for a membership change.
PANYNJ Completes $430 Million Infrastructure Overhaul to Revive 7-Day PATH Operations

05.05.2026

PANYNJ Completes $430 Million Infrastructure Overhaul to Revive 7-Day PATH Operations

PATH seven-day service will return on May 17. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will restore the service.
MBTA Unveils First Systemwide Resilience Roadmap to Climate-Proof Boston's Transit

05.05.2026

MBTA Unveils First Systemwide Resilience Roadmap to Climate-Proof Boston’s Transit

The MBTA system resiliency plan is the agency’s first systemwide roadmap. It is designed to strengthen transit infrastructure.
Southeastern Deploys £260,000 Automated Passenger Info System Across Its UK Network

05.05.2026

Southeastern Deploys £260,000 Automated Passenger Info System Across Its UK Network

Southeastern has introduced automatic train schedule notifications in a passenger information upgrade. The operator describes it as a first for the UK rail sector.