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CAF ATR 465 tilting diesel multiple unit at the Velim test circuit

17.07.2026

ATR 465 Train Test Reaches 150 km/h Across Sardinia

Vancouver Transit Ridership Tops World Cup High

17.07.2026

Vancouver Transit Ridership Surges During World Cup

Alstom Urbanliner tram operating in Berlin

17.07.2026

Berlin Urbanliner Tram Begins Passenger Service on M4

DART Rail Suspends Downtown Service After Tunnel Fire

14.04.2026

DART named for GFOA budget award for FY 2026 plan

DART budgetary management is reflected in new recognition for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). The agency has been named recipient of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
UK rail productivity rises, but costs stay high

14.04.2026

UK rail productivity rises but stays below pre-pandemic levels

UK rail productivity rose again in 2024–2025. A new report from the Office of Rail and Road says the industry remains below pre-pandemic levels.
NJ Transit mechanics join TWU on Hudson-Bergen line

13.04.2026

Hudson-Bergen light-rail mechanics vote for TWU

NJ Transit light-rail mechanics voted yesterday to join the Transport Workers Union of America. They work on the Hudson-Bergen light-rail system.
Federal funding backs Rancho Vista bridge in Palmdale

13.04.2026

Palmdale grade separation project gets $2 million

Last month, the city learned that the Palmdale grade separation project had secured federal funding. The amount was $2 million.
MHI to modernize ATL SkyTrain at Atlanta Airport

13.04.2026

MHI wins 10-year ATL SkyTrain modernization deal

ATL SkyTrain modernization will be handled by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The contract was secured through its U.
EU Rail Recovery: Passenger Growth Outpaces Freight

13.04.2026

EU Rail Recovery Splits Between Passengers and Freight

EU rail transport trends point to a split picture in Europe. Passenger rail transport in the European Union continued to grow and moved above pre-pandemic levels.
Le Train to run open-access high-speed links in western France

12.04.2026

Le Train plans Paris services to Rennes and Bordeaux

Le Train high-speed services are set to connect Paris with Rennes and Bordeaux. The links would operate under framework agreements with SNCF Network.
Amtrak Cascades trains due later in 2026

12.04.2026

Amtrak Cascades new trains miss World Cup window

Amtrak Cascades new trains are still expected later this year. They will not arrive in time for the men’s World Cup in the Pacific Northwest.
CSX closes Route 638 at Lansdowne Road crossing

12.04.2026

Four-day Lansdowne Road closure set near Fredericksburg

Lansdowne Road closure will begin later this week as CSX closes Route 638. The work is at the railroad crossing near the Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania County line.
Philadelphia commuters brace for a challenging week as SEPTA introduces significant service cuts starting Sunday. The agency reduces frequency on trains, buses, and trolleys, and some routes will disappear entirely, frustrating thousands of daily riders.

12.04.2026

SEPTA GO service will replace low-use bus routes in Chester County

The SEPTA GO service will reshape travel in Chester County. It will replace large buses on lightly used routes with a new on-demand transit model.
Journey Beyond launches Aurora Australis suites

12.04.2026

Aurora Australis suites debut on the Indian Pacific

Aurora Australis suites are Journey Beyond’s new premium sleeper offering. They debuted on the Indian Pacific service between Perth and Sydney on Apr.
Amtrak Just Hit Major Milestones in Massive Nationwide Infrastructure Overhaul

11.04.2026

Las Vegas Amtrak station upgrades to start this year

Las Vegas Amtrak station upgrades are set to begin this year in New Mexico. Also, the project includes a new boarding platform with access to the station and parking.