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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

TAZARA cross-border passenger services restart Feb 2026

08.01.2026

TAZARA cross-border passenger services restart on Feb 10

TAZARA cross-border passenger services will return between the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Zambia, with the reorganised timetable taking effect on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, according to TAZARA Announces Resumption of Cross-Border Services.
Sydney Metro extension testing: closure dates and plans

08.01.2026

Sydney Metro extension testing drives line closures ahead of Bankstown link

Sydney Metro extension testing will trigger a series of Sydney Trains line closures over the next few months as the network prepares for the Sydenham to Bankstown extension (see travel notices via Transport for NSW).
Tri-Rail ridership record: 4.5M+ rides in 2025

07.01.2026

Tri-Rail ridership record: 4.5M+ rides set new 2025 high

Tri-Rail ridership record numbers are climbing to a new peak in 2025, according to the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA).
MBTA commuter rail fare gates roll out at South Station

07.01.2026

MBTA commuter rail fare gates begin phased rollout at South Station

The MBTA commuter rail fare gates are starting a phased rollout at Boston’s South Station after the MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services said the installation is complete, according to Metro Magazine.
MBTA 2025 improvements: service boosts, speeds, and GLTPS work

07.01.2026

MBTA 2025 improvements highlight faster service, safety, and access

The MBTA 2025 improvements campaign closed out the year with systemwide progress that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority says will carry into 2026, as outlined in a year-end summary published by Metro Magazine.
Amtrak Modernization Marks a New Era for U.S. Rail

05.01.2026

2026 US rail travel: new trains and routes to watch

2026 US rail travel is set for a noticeable upgrade, with new train fleets and several high-profile service changes arriving in the same year.
Quad Cities Amtrak funding approved in $1.5B Illinois bill

05.01.2026

Amtrak weather disruptions disrupt routes and Acela service

Amtrak weather disruptions caused scattered problems during the holiday travel period, even though most trains still made it to their endpoints.
MTA station accessibility projects: 10 upgrades finished

04.01.2026

MTA station accessibility projects: what changed in 2025

The MTA station accessibility projects completed in 2025 covered 10 locations, with work finished at seven New York City Transit subway stations and three Long Island Rail Road sites, as Progressive Railroading reported.
Alstom DART+ X’trapolis order: Irish Rail buys 20 trains

04.01.2026

Alstom DART+ X’trapolis order adds 20 trains for Irish Rail

Alstom DART+ X’trapolis order in Ireland has been confirmed through a €160 million contract with Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) to supply new trains for the Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART) network in the Greater Dublin Area, as reported by Railway Supply.
NPS Columbus Fountain restoration plan targets Union Station

04.01.2026

NPS Columbus Fountain restoration plan targets Union Station

NPS Columbus Fountain restoration is now on the table for the landmark just outside Washington, D. C.

04.01.2026

Person found dead near Metra tracks prompts Libertyville probe

A person found dead near Metra tracks in Libertyville prompted an investigation Friday, according to NBC Chicago. A Metra spokesperson said outbound train 2131 was stopped at about 5:27 p.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train completes 180 kmph CRS trial

02.01.2026

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train hits 180 kmph in CRS high-speed trial

Indian Railways says the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train has cleared a key step in its modernization push after completing a Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) high-speed trial.