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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

Silverliner IV safety concerns force urgent SEPTA action

11.01.2026

SEPTA Regional Rail schedule restoration: morning expresses back

SEPTA Regional Rail schedule restoration is set for Monday, Jan. 12, returning Regional Rail to its standard timetables, according to a SEPTA press release.
Caltrain electrification boosts ridership and frequency

11.01.2026

Caltrain electrification is reshaping Bay Area regional rail

Caltrain electrification is increasingly being cited as a turning point for commuter rail in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
North Carolina train ridership record tops 740,000

11.01.2026

North Carolina train ridership record set for 2025

North Carolina train ridership record headlines 2025 for the state’s state-subsidized Amtrak trains. Nearly 740,000 passengers boarded the Piedmont and Carolinian—about 19,000 more than in 2024—according to ABC11 and an NCDOT update.
The Transcontinental Chief will connect New York and Los Angeles in under 72 hours, offering high-speed travel, freight service, and nationwide accessibility by 2026.

10.01.2026

Amtrak Rejects AmeriStarRail’s “Transcontinental Chief” Proposal: What It Means And What Comes Next

Amtrak rejects Transcontinental Chief proposal after reviewing AmeriStarRail’s privately pitched coast-to-coast service concept, as outlined by Railway Supply.
Oxford Amtrak Cardinal stop: platform plan, funding, timing

09.01.2026

Oxford Amtrak Cardinal stop plan moves toward 2027 launch

Oxford Amtrak Cardinal stop planning is moving ahead as the city works toward adding a station platform for the triweekly train.
Northstar train service ends: what replaces it in Minnesota

09.01.2026

Northstar train service ends as Amtrak Borealis grows

Northstar train service ends after a final gathering of rail fans in Minneapolis, and Metro Transit is moving to a bus-focused replacement plan for the commuter line.
Silverliner IV safety concerns force urgent SEPTA action

09.01.2026

SEPTA Silverliner IV repairs near completion after FRA order

SEPTA Silverliner IV repairs are moving toward completion after federally mandated repairs sidelined part of the fleet and tightened capacity on Regional Rail.
The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will begin August 18, offering twice-daily trains between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans, creating new opportunities for Gulf Coast travel, tourism, and cultural connections

09.01.2026

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service adds a coach car for Carnival season

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will run with an additional coach car starting Friday, keeping the larger consist in place throughout the Carnival season.
China railway passenger trips 2025 rise to 4.59bn

09.01.2026

China railway passenger trips 2025 reach 4.59bn journeys

China railway passenger trips 2025 came in at nearly 4. 59 billion passenger trips, with officials pointing to a steadily expanding and modernizing rail transport system, as reported by China Daily Asia.
Network Rail Storm Goretti preparations for severe weather

08.01.2026

Network Rail Storm Goretti preparations ahead of 8/9 January

Network Rail Storm Goretti preparations are under way as Britain’s railway braces for cold and stormy conditions on Thursday and Friday (8/9 January).
Amtrak Big City Savings sale: up to 30% off Coach fares

08.01.2026

Amtrak Big City Savings sale offers up to 30% off Coach fares

Amtrak Big City Savings sale is now live, offering up to 30% off regularly priced adult Coach Class fares on trains travelling between Boston and Washington, DC.
Amtrak maintenance facilities upgrades face OIG warning

08.01.2026

Amtrak maintenance facilities upgrades face OIG warning

Amtrak maintenance facilities upgrades are running into planning and management issues that could affect how fully the railroad can bring its newest trains into service, according to an Amtrak Office of Inspector General (OIG) report.