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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

Rendering of the transformed Penn Station entrance on Eighth Avenue

19.07.2026

Penn Station Capacity Could Rise by 33% Under FRA Plan

Amtrak record ridership in 2025: Why demand jumped

02.01.2026

Amtrak record ridership: What’s driving the 2025 surge

Amtrak record ridership is drawing attention as more Americans opt for trains instead of planes and highways. In 2025, the operator delivered its strongest ridership and revenue results in its 54-year history, supported by major investment and rising demand as travelers grow tired of flying and driving.
Amtrak rejects Transcontinental Chief plan after review

02.01.2026

Amtrak rejects Transcontinental Chief over business case

Amtrak rejects Transcontinental Chief after looking over a private proposal that promised a single, continuous New York City–Los Angeles run—rather than the familiar coast-to-coast trip that takes about three days and requires two separate train rides.
NYC MetroCard retirement and the final Dec. 31 cutoff

02.01.2026

MetroCard retirement: Key dates, OMNY transfers, and refunds

MetroCard retirement has a clear start date: as of January 1, 2026, you can’t buy a MetroCard or refill one you already have, according to the MTA’s MetroCard page.
BART fare hike in 2026: rates rise as MBTA gates launch

02.01.2026

BART fare hike set for Jan. 1, 2026 as MBTA adds gates

Bay Area Rapid Transit’s BART fare hike is scheduled to start Jan. 1, 2026, raising the average per-trip fare by about 30 cents, or 6.
Edinburgh signalling upgrade: £32m Network Rail programme

30.12.2025

Edinburgh signalling upgrade brings new kit into service at Portobello

Edinburgh signalling upgrade work has been completed by Network Rail between Portobello and Edinburgh Waverley, with the focus on improving reliability on one of Scotland’s busiest rail corridors, as set out by the Network Rail Media Centre.
Quad Cities Amtrak funding approved in $1.5B Illinois bill

25.12.2025

Amtrak single-level fleet and the Superliner replacement debate

Amtrak single-level fleet planning is increasingly being framed as a practical alternative to the Superliner replacement path.
Merseyrail contactless ticketing pilot for Tap & Go

25.12.2025

Merseyrail contactless ticketing pilot expands Tap & Go

Merseyrail contactless ticketing pilot plans are moving forward as the Liverpool City Region advances the next phase of a modern smart ticketing system.
Sussex rail engineering work: Christmas and New Year plans

25.12.2025

Sussex rail engineering work: festive upgrades and closures

Sussex rail engineering work will affect services across Sussex and south London over Christmas and New Year. Network Rail is urging passengers to plan ahead and check journeys, as noted by the Network Rail Media Centre.
Mascouche Exo train link to REM opens Jan. 12

25.12.2025

Mascouche Exo train link to REM set to open on Jan. 12

Mascouche Exo train link to REM is expected to open on Jan. 12, offering commuters a quicker route downtown.
Class 150 Sprinter preservation starts on Watercress Line

25.12.2025

Class 150 Sprinter preservation begins at The Watercress Line

Class 150 Sprinter preservation has reached The Watercress Line in Hampshire. The railway says it is the first UK heritage railway to take this type into its running fleet, as reported by RailUK.
Amtrak Acela delays explained: costs, causes, and timeline

25.12.2025

Amtrak Acela delays: Senate report cites years of setbacks

Amtrak Acela delays have stretched to more than four years, according to the full Senate report released late Monday. The report points to planning and design complications, track issues, and an effort to reach higher speeds that have not materialized.
UK Christmas Eve air travel hits record demand | CAA

25.12.2025

UK Christmas Eve air travel set to break airport records

UK Christmas Eve air travel is shaping up to hit a new high, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has said, with passenger numbers expected to be the largest recorded for the date since tracking began in 1972, as set out in a BBC report on the CAA’s festive travel projections.