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Amtrak San Joaquins Route and the Vision Behind Gold Runner

21.12.2025

Amtrak Gold Runner rebrand ties trains and Thruway buses

Amtrak Gold Runner is the new name for the San Joaquins line and its connected Thruway bus network, as outlined in an Amtrak media release.
Amtrak schedule changes tied to Long Bridge work

21.12.2025

Amtrak schedule changes reshape D.C.–Virginia trips

Amtrak schedule changes take effect Jan. 12, reshaping service between Virginia and Washington, D.
New York City Subway crime Drops as Ridership Climbs

20.12.2025

New York City Subway crime Hits 16-Year Low in 2025

New York City Subway crime is on pace to reach its lowest level in 16 years, Governor Kathy Hochul said, with two weeks left in 2025, in an update from the Office of Governor Kathy Hochul.
How the Illinois transit bill reshapes state transportation

20.12.2025

Chicago CTA security surge plan boosts police and K-9 patrols

Chicago CTA security surge plan will increase patrol staffing across the transit system. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and the Chicago Police Department (CPD) describe the joint approach to safety on buses and trains in a CTA news release.
Amtrak Mardi Gras line: Gulf Coast winter train trip

20.12.2025

Amtrak Mardi Gras line: A Gulf Coast winter escape

Amtrak Mardi Gras line offers winter travelers a straightforward way to see the Deep South by rail. The new Gulf Coast line runs between New Orleans and Mobile, tying together big-city culture and smaller coastal towns where the air stays mild, the pace slows, and beaches tend to stay quiet in the off-season.
American passenger rail modernization: New trains in 2026

20.12.2025

American passenger rail modernization: NEC upgrades

American passenger rail modernization is gaining momentum on the Northeast Corridor. Major infrastructure upgrades and new trains are helping shape a new era of travel, with the aim of more reliable service and a better traveler experience, as outlined by Amtrak Media.
MTA holiday transit service: Christmas & New Year timetables

20.12.2025

MTA holiday transit service: NYC holiday schedules

MTA holiday transit service plans for the 2025 Christmas and New Year period have been published, covering the city’s subways, buses, paratransit, and commuter railroads.
PANYNJ PATH service increases in $45B 2026–2035 capital plan

20.12.2025

PANYNJ PATH service increases set out in $45B 2026–2035 plan

PANYNJ PATH service increases sit at the heart of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s record $45 billion 2026–2035 capital plan.
TfL hate crime stays elevated on London transport

19.12.2025

TfL hate crime: Police link rise to Israel–Gaza war

TfL hate crime remains above pre-October 2023 levels on London’s transport network, senior officers told the London Assembly, with the higher reporting linked to the Israel–Gaza war, as reported by the BBC.
New York subway safety efforts: barriers, lighting, policing

19.12.2025

New York subway safety efforts expand with barriers and lighting

New York subway safety efforts are moving ahead through a combination of station upgrades and expanded enforcement, with officials pointing to the rollout of platform edge barriers and a systemwide lighting upgrade.
China railway passenger traffic: record in 11 months

18.12.2025

China railway passenger traffic hit a new high in 2025

China railway passenger traffic continued to climb in 2025: from January to November, CR carried 4. 28 billion passengers, up 6.
Metro Trains Sydney CEO appointment: Oliver Bratton named

18.12.2025

Metro Trains Sydney CEO: Oliver Bratton takes the helm

Metro Trains Sydney CEO Oliver Bratton has been appointed as the operator’s new Chief Executive Officer, as reported by Rail Express.