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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

Northern Lights train ride Norway on the Ofoten line

12.12.2025

Northern Lights train ride Norway: an Arctic night journey

In Northern Lights train ride Norway, a winter evening train in northern Norway is set up for travelers looking for a nighttime rail experience away from city glare, in isolated areas where light pollution is minimal, as described by Railway Pro.
Bee Network rail integration starts in December 2026

12.12.2025

Bee Network rail integration: first lines join in Dec 2026

Bee Network rail integration is entering a new stage. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has set out how local rail services will be brought into the Bee Network from December 2026, according to Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).
European Sleeper Milan route: timetable, stops and tickets

12.12.2025

European Sleeper Milan route set for June 18 launch

European Sleeper Milan route is due to begin on June 18, giving the crowd-funded private operator a third overnight service, as reported by International Railway Journal.
Queensland track closures: 20 Dec to 26 Jan rail works

12.12.2025

Queensland track closures set for 20 Dec–26 Jan

Queensland track closures will run from Saturday 20 December to Sunday 26 January, covering Cross River Rail project works and essential maintenance across the network, according to a Translink service update.
Washington flooding Amtrak cancellations hit Cascades, Builder

12.12.2025

Washington flooding Amtrak cancellations disrupt key NW routes

Washington flooding Amtrak cancellations are reshaping rail travel in the Pacific Northwest. The disruptions are affecting both Amtrak Cascades service and the Seattle section of the Empire Builder.
Sound Transit light rail extension to Federal Way opens

11.12.2025

Sound Transit light rail extension to Federal Way opens

Sound Transit light rail extension to Federal Way has opened, and the new service brings additional travel options to residents of South King County and the wider South Sound region, as reported by Railway Supply.
Via Rail passengers stranded in Brockville after 13-hour delays

11.12.2025

Via Rail passengers stranded in Brockville after 13-hour delays

Via Rail passengers stranded in Brockville, Ont. , now include people travelling between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal after significant problems with trains south of Ottawa.
Contactless fare payment upgrades expand across North America

11.12.2025

Contactless fare payment upgrades expand across North America

Contactless fare payment upgrades are rolling out across North America, with transit agencies adding tap to pay options for bank cards and digital wallets.
Borealis train ridership on Chicago–St. Paul line drops

11.12.2025

Borealis train ridership falls despite packed cars

Borealis train ridership is falling even as Amtrak’s Chicago–St. Paul Borealis route continues to depart with cars almost full.
France orders 22 Régiolis trains for Région Sud services

11.12.2025

France orders 22 Régiolis trains for Région Sud services

France orders 22 Régiolis trains, with SNCF Voyageurs awarding CAF a EUR 250 million contract for new regional electric units that will operate in the “Région Sud” (Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur) region.
Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express connects four states

10.12.2025

Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express connects four states

The Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express is a new weekly pilgrimage train that links Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra, improving rail connectivity between Tirupati and Shirdi and supporting tourism and regional development.
Amtrak schedule changes disrupt Michigan routes in September

10.12.2025

Amtrak mechanical issues Chicago trains expose head-end power failures

Amtrak mechanical issues Chicago trains are again in the spotlight. The company’s aging locomotive and passenger car fleet has triggered severe delays and cancellations on long-distance and regional services out of Chicago, with repeated head-end power issues undermining reliability, as reported by Trains Magazine.