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Amtrak Cascades Airo cab car travelling through forest near Alta, California

20.07.2026

North American Transit Projects Reach New Milestones

Colorado Connector passenger train concept in the Front Range

20.07.2026

Colorado Connector Passenger Rail Set for 2029 Launch

L0 Series maglev train on the Yamanashi test track

20.07.2026

Chuo Shinkansen Construction Clears Shizuoka Hurdle

Sound Transit Crosslake Connection launches March 28

24.01.2026

Sound Transit Crosslake Connection set to open March 28

Sound Transit Crosslake Connection service is scheduled to start across Lake Washington on Saturday, March 28, creating a direct light rail link between Seattle and the Eastside, according to a Sound Transit news release.
The TTC has announced a $2.3 billion single-source contract with Alstom for Line 2 subway cars, aiming to boost Ontario manufacturing and secure reliable trains for Toronto’s growing transit network.

24.01.2026

TTC and GO Transit service disruptions: what changes this weekend

Transit riders should plan ahead for TTC and GO Transit service disruptions this weekend in Toronto and nearby communities, with bitterly cold temperatures and heavy snow in the forecast.
Amtrak cancellations winter storm Fern: 12 trains scrapped

24.01.2026

Amtrak storm cancellations widen for Jan. 24–25 weekend

Amtrak storm cancellations grew as a major winter storm moved across the central and eastern United States, driving extensive service disruptions for Saturday, Jan.
Amtrak health-care fraud scheme: 4 pleas in NJ case

24.01.2026

Amtrak health-care fraud scheme: four workers plead guilty

Federal prosecutors say the Amtrak health-care fraud scheme has now produced four guilty pleas — a fresh development in what the U.
Calgary Airport–Banff passenger rail system wins union support

23.01.2026

Calgary Airport–Banff passenger rail system gains union backing

The Calgary Airport–Banff passenger rail system has picked up fresh backing this week, with two Canadian trade unions voicing support for the Alberta proposal.
Amtrak cancellations winter storm Fern: 12 trains scrapped

22.01.2026

Amtrak cancellations winter storm Fern: six routes affected

Amtrak cancellations winter storm Fern are adding to travel disruption as U. S.
Oxford Amtrak Cardinal stop: platform plan, funding, timing

22.01.2026

Potential Winter Storm Fern adjustments for Amtrak riders

Potential Winter Storm Fern adjustments have Amtrak watching the weekend forecast closely in the Northeast, according to an Amtrak advisory.
Amtrak Big City Savings sale: up to 30% off Coach fares

22.01.2026

Amtrak train cancellations expand as winter weather hits

Amtrak train cancellations are expanding as forecasts point to extreme winter weather across a wide stretch of the United States.
Tyne and Wear Metro line closure: Shiremoor–St James dates

22.01.2026

Tyne and Wear Metro line closure set for five-day renewal works

A Tyne and Wear Metro line closure next month will allow essential renewal work on a key section serving North Tyneside and Newcastle, as outlined by Nexus.
Metra and MBTA each celebrated a major station improvement project that modernized facilities, enhanced accessibility, and delivered long-term benefits for commuters in Chicago and Massachusetts.

22.01.2026

Metra reduced service Friday amid Chicago cold forecast

Metra reduced service Friday on all routes, scaling back operations for Friday, Jan. 23, as a severe cold forecast targets the Chicago region, as reported by Trains.
Amtrak Big City Savings sale: up to 30% off Coach fares

21.01.2026

Amtrak cancellations expand as extreme cold targets Chicago

Amtrak cancellations are stretching across several days as a winter weather forecast calls for extreme cold around Chicago, affecting multiple long-distance routes and the regional Borealis, as Trains.
Riyadh Metro Red Line extension: 8.4 km, five stations

21.01.2026

Riyadh Metro Red Line extension: RCRC awards 8.4 km project

The Riyadh Metro Red Line extension has taken another step after the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) awarded a contract to design and build the new section, as noted by RCRC.