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Amtrak Modernization Marks a New Era for U.S. Rail

05.01.2026

2026 US rail travel: new trains and routes to watch

Quad Cities Amtrak funding approved in $1.5B Illinois bill

05.01.2026

Amtrak weather disruptions disrupt routes and Acela service

MTA station accessibility projects: 10 upgrades finished

04.01.2026

MTA station accessibility projects: what changed in 2025

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.
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.