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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

Proposed Metrolink train to Santa Barbara canceled: Surfliner pilot

21.01.2026

Proposed Metrolink train to Santa Barbara canceled, Surfliner steps in

A Proposed Metrolink train to Santa Barbara canceled plan never arrived in 2025, and Santa Barbara County leaders are now weighing a similar idea through Amtrak Pacific Surfliner pilot service.
Brightline West high-speed rail construction

19.01.2026

Brightline West completion date shifts to late 2029

The Brightline West completion date has slipped again, with the company now aiming for late 2029 to finish its high-speed rail project linking Las Vegas and Southern California, as reported by Trains.
Intercity passenger rail grants: FRA extends deadline

19.01.2026

Amtrak Adventure Awaits Sale: USA Rail Pass for $250

Amtrak Adventure Awaits Sale is close to ending, giving travelers a final opportunity to buy a USA Rail Pass $250 deal during a short January window tied to the celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
Portal Bridge service disruption: NJ Transit, Amtrak cuts

19.01.2026

Portal Bridge service disruption: four weeks of rail changes

Rail passengers are being warned that the Portal Bridge service disruption will mean about four weeks of reduced and adjusted service for NJ Transit and Amtrak as crews complete the new Portal Bridge crossing of the Hackensack River, as described by Railway Supply.
Probe BahnCard Gold: DB free travel after German golds

19.01.2026

Probe BahnCard Gold brings free DB travel after German golds

Deutsche Bahn (DB) has introduced Probe BahnCard Gold as a limited-time promotional edition tied to the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics, as outlined in a Deutsche Bahn press release.
Vande Bharat Express network: routes, upgrades and sleeper launch

19.01.2026

Vande Bharat Express network grows as services expand nationwide

Indian Railways is steadily scaling the Vande Bharat Express network as it modernises inter-city passenger travel. Since the service debuted in 2019, the programme has grown to 164 Vande Bharat services nationwide, reaching 274 districts and carrying more than 75 million passengers, as outlined by the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
ČD contract regional express trains Moravia: lines R8–R13

19.01.2026

ČD contract regional express trains Moravia starts in 2027

ČD contract regional express trains Moravia has gone to České dráhy (ČD), under a six-year deal covering three services — the regional express train lines R8, R12 and R13 — as set out in a České dráhy press release.
Amtrak Airo trainsets: World Cup travel across U.S. and Canada

18.01.2026

Amtrak Airo trainsets for 2026 FIFA World Cup travel

Amtrak Airo trainsets are being positioned as a rail option for fans traveling for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States and Canada.
Portal North Bridge service cuts: 53% reduction from Feb 15

18.01.2026

Portal North Bridge service cuts hit Amtrak and NJ Transit

Portal North Bridge service cuts will reshape rail schedules in New Jersey and New York starting February 15, when NJ Transit and Amtrak reduce service by 53% for four weeks.
Oxford Amtrak Cardinal stop: platform plan, funding, timing

18.01.2026

Amtrak USA Rail Pass sale cuts the pass to $250 for a week

Amtrak USA Rail Pass sale pricing is in effect for a short window, bringing the USA Rail Pass down to $250 from the regular $499.
AmeriStarRail “AmeriStarliner” long-distance fleet proposal

18.01.2026

AmeriStarRail “AmeriStarliner” long-distance fleet proposal

AmeriStarRail “AmeriStarliner” long-distance fleet proposal lays out a private-financing concept for Amtrak’s skeletal long-distance network.
Long Bridge Project service changes for Amtrak and VRE

15.01.2026

Long Bridge Project service changes reshape Amtrak and VRE trains

Long Bridge Project service changes are now taking effect for Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) as construction ramps up around the Potomac River crossing.