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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

Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane SpA is evaluating Starlink as part of its plan to improve onboard internet and modernize Italy’s railway system.

04.04.2026

FS Italiane 5G trials target rail connectivity

FS Italiane 5G trials are now underway on the HS/HC Torino–Milano Line. The testing covers an approximately 60-kilometre stretch between Turin and Greggio.
PlusBus eTicket rollout reaches UK rail, bus and tram

04.04.2026

Digital PlusBus ticket goes live across the UK

The digital PlusBus ticket is now available in most areas across the UK. Passengers can combine rail travel with local bus or tram travel through a single purchase.
Amtrak and UP pact reroutes Sunset Limited in Louisiana

04.04.2026

Amtrak and UP pact reroutes Sunset Limited in Louisiana

The Amtrak UP track-usage pact took effect April 1. It allows Amtrak to use a 5-mile section of UP-owned track.
Lewistown Station renovations start at oldest depot

03.04.2026

Amtrak begins Lewistown Station renovations April 7

Lewistown Station renovations will begin next week in Pennsylvania. Amtrak is starting work at a stop served daily by the Pennsylvanian.
Summer transit promotions reach MBTA, TriMet, Surfliner

02.04.2026

MBTA, TriMet and Surfliner bring summer transit promotions

Summer transit promotions are reshaping rail travel in several U. S.
Brisbane train strike: 1,300 Queensland Rail services cut

01.04.2026

Brisbane train strike cancels 100+ services amid fuel crisis

The sudden Brisbane train strike on Wednesday left thousands of commuters stranded. Over 100 services were pulled from the schedule during the morning peak.
Southwest Metro testing shutdown: M1 Line travel updates

01.04.2026

M1 Line service changes: Southwest Metro testing shutdown

A Southwest Metro testing shutdown will halt M1 Line services this Easter weekend. Sydney Metro is set to begin a major technical testing phase during this time.
Seattle Light Rail: Crosslake Connection joins Line 1 and 2

01.04.2026

Seattle Crosslake Connection opening joins two light rail lines

The Seattle Crosslake Connection opening occurred on March 28. This event physically joins the city’s two light rail lines for the first time.
Paris-Berlin night train back after ÖBB exit

30.03.2026

Paris-Berlin night train returns with European Sleeper

The Paris-Berlin night train returns tonight, 26 March. European Sleeper is taking over the route, as previously covered by Railway Supply.
Free public transport in Australia splits states

30.03.2026

Free public transport in Australia: Victoria, Tasmania fare-free

Free public transport in Australia is expanding in some states as fuel costs rise. Still, other states are keeping fares in place or rejecting broader changes.
Ipswich station passenger information screen launches in Suffolk

29.03.2026

Ipswich station passenger information screen adds bus links

The Ipswich station passenger information screen has been installed near the main entrance. It gives passengers one place to check travel details.
The Canada Strong Pass offers Canadians and visitors free and discounted access to top national attractions between June 20 and September 2, 2025, making travel more affordable this summer

29.03.2026

Canada Strong Pass returns for cheaper summer travel in Canada

The Canada Strong Pass is returning for summer travel in Canada. It will make domestic trips more affordable from June 19 to Sept.