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Amtrak Missouri River Runner train in Kansas City, Missouri

13.07.2026

Amtrak Service Disruption Continues on Missouri Route

Northbound City of New Orleans at Memphis Central Station

13.07.2026

City of New Orleans Service Set to Resume Daily July 13

Exterior view of an Amtrak NextGen Acela train

11.07.2026

NextGen Acela Maintenance Capacity May Lag Fleet Rollout

Amtrak Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Hit New Highs

06.03.2026

Long Bridge project bus service adds Richmond link

Long Bridge project bus service is expanding with a new express link between Richmond and Washington, D. C.
NJ Transit out-of-state lawsuits ruling explained

06.03.2026

Supreme Court allows NJ Transit out-of-state lawsuits

NJ Transit out-of-state lawsuits can now proceed after the U. S.
Amtrak disability assistance pilot program adds QR boarding help

06.03.2026

Amtrak disability assistance pilot program adds station support

Amtrak disability assistance pilot program is being tested to improve boarding support for travelers with disabilities and to better manage assistance requests at stations.
Britain Easter rail engineering works: routes to check

05.03.2026

Britain Easter rail engineering works: planning tips for key routes

Britain Easter rail engineering works will take place over the Easter bank holiday weekend, with most of the network open but some key routes running differently.

05.03.2026

Metro Tunnel ‘Big Switch’ test: AFL crowds hit new routes

Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel ‘Big Switch’ test is set to get an early, high-pressure run. South East footy fans will be converging on Marvel Stadium and the MCG for the AFL opening round, as reported by Dandenong Star Journal.
World Hearing Day train operator accessibility on UK rail

04.03.2026

World Hearing Day train operator accessibility: UK BSL and AI tools

World Hearing Day train operator accessibility was the focus for publicly owned train operators on Tuesday 3 March. They outlined measures designed to improve journeys for deaf, hard-of-hearing and British Sign Language (BSL)-using passengers.
Amtrak single-level night trains: Superliner replacement

04.03.2026

Amtrak single-level night trains to replace Superliners

Amtrak single-level night trains are now the direction for the carrier’s next passenger car replacement cycle. According to Amtrak, Amtrak announced last week that it will move to an entirely single-level fleet.
Leo Express Warsaw–Krakow route starts with two daily trains

03.03.2026

Leo Express Warsaw–Krakow route starts service March 1, 2026

On March 1, 2026, the Leo Express Warsaw–Krakow route entered regular operation, adding a new Leo Express domestic service in Poland between the country’s two largest cities.
California high-speed rail signs consortium deal

02.03.2026

California High-Speed Rail cost estimate trimmed in Draft 2026 plan

The California High-Speed Rail cost estimate has been revised downward in the Draft 2026 Business Plan issued by the California High-Speed Rail Authority (as detailed in its official update from the California High-Speed Rail Authority) for a 60-day public review and comment period.
Holi Special trains: Indian Railways runs 1,244 trips

02.03.2026

Holi Special trains: Indian Railways runs 1,244 trips

Indian Railways has expanded Holi Special trains and station arrangements to support festive travel. Meanwhile, the network is running an extensive slate of special services and tightening crowd management across zones, as noted by the Press Information Bureau.
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner cancellations: March 7–8 shutdown

02.03.2026

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner cancellations: full shutdown March 7–8

After major winter-storm disruptions on the East Coast, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner cancellations are now set to affect travelers in California.
Metra safety blitzes 2026: 41 stations, new outreach

02.03.2026

Metra safety blitzes set 41-station outreach plan for 2026

Chicago’s Metra safety blitzes are set to return in 2026, with Operation Lifesaver Safety Blitzes planned at 41 train stations across the railroad’s six-county region, according to Metra.