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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

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.

24.12.2025

Amtrak rejects transcontinental proposal from AmeriStarRail

Amtrak rejects transcontinental proposal from AmeriStarRail for a coast-to-coast passenger rail route that would link New York to Los Angeles, with a stop in Harrisburg and service to more than a dozen other Pennsylvania communities.
Vietnam Railways Tet trains: 11 extra services in 2026

24.12.2025

Vietnam Railways Tet trains: 11 extra departures for 2026

Vietnam Railways Tet trains are being reinforced for the 2026 Binh Ngo Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday as passenger demand rises.
Proposed Amtrak rail route in Western North Carolina could link Asheville and Salisbury, with tourism and job impacts assessed.

24.12.2025

Proposed Amtrak rail route could restore passenger trains to WNC

A proposed Amtrak rail route could bring thousands of passengers to Western North Carolina, reviving train travel for mountain towns such as Old Fort and making the journey part of the visit.
National transport pass in Spain: €60 from January 2026

23.12.2025

National transport pass in Spain: what changes in 2026

The national transport pass in Spain is set to take effect in the second half of January 2026. The government says the pass will cost €60 a month and allow unlimited trips on public transport — the initiative was also covered by Railway Supply.
Amtrak Mardi Gras service: early ridership signals demand

23.12.2025

Amtrak Mardi Gras service shows Gulf Coast rail demand

Amtrak Mardi Gras service is off to an encouraging start, and the early data is being read as another sign that the South is ready to embrace passenger rail.
Amtrak maintenance facilities shortage: OIG warns of limits

23.12.2025

Amtrak maintenance facilities shortage could sideline trains

Amtrak maintenance facilities shortage could limit how many of the company’s new NextGen Acela and Airo trainsets can stay in service, according to a Dec.
NYC MetroCard retirement and the final Dec. 31 cutoff

22.12.2025

NYC MetroCard retirement: the last cards made in Queens

NYC MetroCard retirement is down to its last stretch inside a gated Queens compound, where armed guards and close supervision surround the final batches of the yellow plastic fare card.
Project Yellow Submarine fundraiser backs Class 315 repairs

22.12.2025

Project Yellow Submarine fundraiser aims to save preserved Class 315

Project Yellow Submarine fundraiser has been launched by the ACMU Society to start urgent work on its preserved Class 315 unit, No.
Saphos stock positioning move tickets for 12 Feb 2026

22.12.2025

Saphos stock positioning move: Crewe–Euston timings

Saphos stock positioning move tickets are available for a rare chance to travel on what is normally an Empty Coaching Stock (ECS) transfer between Crewe and London Euston, as Rail Advent reports.
Modern Coach Factory Raebareli hits 15,000 coaches milestone

21.12.2025

Indian Railways ticket price hike: New fares from Dec 26

Indian Railways ticket price hike takes effect on December 26, 2025, with the change focused on longer-distance trips. The operator expects the new fare structure to deliver an estimated Rs 600 crore revenue gain, as reported by The Economic Times.
Spain €60 nationwide transport pass vs UK rail fares

21.12.2025

Spain €60 nationwide transport pass: why UK fares stand out

Spain €60 nationwide transport pass will launch in the second half of January, offering unlimited train and bus travel for €60 a month (around £52.
Amtrak San Joaquins Route and the Vision Behind Gold Runner

21.12.2025

Amtrak Gold Runner rebrand ties trains and Thruway buses

Amtrak Gold Runner is the new name for the San Joaquins line and its connected Thruway bus network, as outlined in an Amtrak media release.