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Metra BNSF Line train passing Halsted Street station in Chicago

18.07.2026

Metra Security Drones Expand Rail Safety Monitoring

NJ Transit Comet V train arriving at Cherry Hill station

18.07.2026

NJ Transit FY 2027 Budget Advances $3.5 Billion Plan

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

Contactless fare payment system goes live for ORCA

11.03.2026

Contactless fare payment system launches on ORCA

The contactless fare payment system has gone live through INIT, which worked with Sound Transit. Also, the launch covers the One Regional Card for All (ORCA) fare system.
L.A. Metro public safety officers recruitment starts

11.03.2026

Federal transit funding for 2028 Olympics sought by California lawmakers

Federal transit funding for 2028 Olympics is being sought by 36 members of California’s congressional delegation. They are asking the White House for about $2 billion for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner discount: 20% off with code V526

08.03.2026

Public transportation investment study highlights economic gains

Public transportation investment is the focus of a new independent economic study. It examines the American Public Transportation Association’s recommendations on public transportation funding.
Vande Bharat sleeper fares, route and features

08.03.2026

Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat sleeper fares announced

Vande Bharat sleeper fares have been announced ahead of the launch of Indian Railways’ first overnight service in this category.
Putrajaya Line service disruption hits late services

08.03.2026

Putrajaya Line service disruption changes late trains

Putrajaya Line service disruption will affect last-train operations today and tomorrow. As reported by Malay Mail, Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid Rail) announced the changes after a power supply cable theft incident.
FRA directs Amtrak restructuring into three entities

08.03.2026

Lawmakers press for Amtrak service to Trenton and Metropark

As reported by Trains, Amtrak service to Trenton and Metropark is being sought by three members of Congress from the Northeast.
Amtrak rejects Transcontinental Chief plan after review

07.03.2026

Amtrak Madison Service Targets 2030 Start

As reported by Hoodline, Amtrak Madison service could reach the Wisconsin capital as soon as 2030. The plan would extend the current Chicago-Milwaukee Hiawatha line westward.
Penn Station fire attack: NYPD seeks two men

07.03.2026

Penn Station fire attack: two suspects sought by NYPD

Penn Station fire attack investigators are searching for two men accused of setting a sleeping 37-year-old man on fire near Penn Station in Manhattan, as reported by AP.
Carlisle Station pub opens after station upgrade

07.03.2026

Carlisle Station pub gives old waiting room new life

A Carlisle Station pub has opened as part of the wider £27 million transformation of the historic station in Cumbria, giving one of its historic interior spaces a new role.
Flexible Payment Eurostar Enhances Travel Options in UK and France.

07.03.2026

Belgian Rail Strike Disruptions Cloud Belgium Travel

Belgian rail strike disruptions are expected to affect travel in Belgium after the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office updated its advice according to the FCDO, following Brussels Airport’s announcement, as previously covered by Railway Supply.
Amtrak maintenance facilities upgrades face OIG warning

07.03.2026

Amtrak train capacity expands across summer routes

Amtrak train capacity is being reshaped for the spring and summer travel period, as reported by Trains. The railroad is shifting cars across its long-distance network.
Škoda trains for Bulgaria enter delivery phase

06.03.2026

Škoda trains for Bulgaria approach first delivery

Škoda trains for Bulgaria are moving closer to service entry, with the first two units dispatched from the Czech Republic after completing dynamic and safety tests, as reported by RailwayPro.