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Great British Railways branding and the new public railway

09.12.2025

Great British Railways branding and the new public railway

The government has unveiled Great British Railways branding as it pushes ahead with plans to return the rail network to public ownership, a step already covered by BBC News.
Philadelphia commuters brace for a challenging week as SEPTA introduces significant service cuts starting Sunday. The agency reduces frequency on trains, buses, and trolleys, and some routes will disappear entirely, frustrating thousands of daily riders.

09.12.2025

Transit strike averted by SEPTA–TWU contract agreement

The SEPTA–TWU contract agreement has allowed the agency to sidestep a threatened transit strike and keep buses and trains in service, after negotiators reached a tentative two-year deal with the Transport Workers Union — a development also covered by Trains.
High-speed rail link between Britain and Germany: plans by Eurostar and DB

08.12.2025

High-speed rail link between Britain and Germany: plans by Eurostar and DB

A high-speed rail link between Britain and Germany is planned for launch in the early 2030s: Eurostar and German operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) have already signed a memorandum of understanding that provides for high-speed services between London and major German cities.
Indian Railways special trains support IndiGo passengers

07.12.2025

Indian Railways special trains support IndiGo passengers

Indian Railways special trains are being rolled out across all zones for three days starting Saturday to support travellers affected by widespread IndiGo flight cancellations.
MBTA commuter rail ridership 2025 tops 29 million trips

07.12.2025

MBTA commuter rail ridership 2025 tops 29 million trips

MBTA commuter rail ridership 2025 has already surpassed 29 million trips as of Dec. 4.
Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Drives Gulf Coast Demand

07.12.2025

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Drives Gulf Coast Demand

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service is delivering strong demand and very happy customers on Amtrak’s newest Gulf Coast corridor between New Orleans and Mobile.
Amtrak Lake Shore Limited service returns to Albany–Boston

07.12.2025

Amtrak Lake Shore Limited service returns to Albany–Boston

Amtrak Lake Shore Limited service has now resumed between Albany–Rensselaer in New York State and Boston, Massachusetts, restoring direct rail connections on this route in the USA after several months of disruption caused by a landslip near Albany.
Metrolink extension to Stockport plans agreed by TfGM

07.12.2025

Metrolink extension to Stockport plans agreed by TfGM

Metrolink extension to Stockport is moving ahead, with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Stockport Council now working together on detailed proposals for one of the region’s flagship public transport schemes, as confirmed by Transport for Greater Manchester.
Toys for Tots Holiday Train brings Christmas cheer with Norfolk Southern and Amtrak

07.12.2025

Toys for Tots Holiday Train brings Christmas cheer with Norfolk Southern and Amtrak

The Toys for Tots Holiday Train once again brings together Norfolk Southern, Amtrak and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation in a partnership that has been running for more than two decades and still focuses on delivering Christmas cheer to children and families across the Northeast.
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

06.12.2025

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Drives Gulf Coast Demand

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service is delivering strong demand and very happy customers on Amtrak’s newest Gulf Coast corridor between New Orleans and Mobile.
Contactless pay-as-you-go in South East England expands

06.12.2025

Contactless pay-as-you-go in South East England expands

From Sunday 14 December 2025, contactless pay-as-you-go in South East England will extend to 30 more stations. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Long Bridge schedule changes for Amtrak Virginia service

05.12.2025

Long Bridge schedule changes reshape Amtrak and VRE

Long Bridge schedule changes will require Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express to revise schedules for trains running between Washington and Alexandria, Va.