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Technicians installing a Turntide battery system on a Hitachi Rail train

16.07.2026

Rail supplier news: Railmark expands as Urbanliner launches

Newcastle to Sydney high-speed trains approaching a proposed station

16.07.2026

Bechtel Joins Newcastle to Sydney High-Speed Rail Plan

Two Sydney Metro trains during Southwest Metro testing at Bankstown

16.07.2026

Southwest Metro Testing Enters Final Stage in Sydney

Snälltåget Arctic Circle night train to Narvik

08.06.2026

Snälltåget Arctic Circle night train set for Narvik

Snälltåget Arctic Circle night train will run from Malmö to Narvik in northern Norway in November 2026, offering a long-distance journey via Stockholm and across the Arctic Circle.
Acela maintenance center planned in Newark

08.06.2026

Alstom plans Acela maintenance center in Newark

Acela maintenance center plans are moving forward in Newark, Delaware, where Alstom has acquired around 20 acres, or 80,937 sq m, for a new facility serving Amtrak’s next-generation Acela fleet.
Bridge strike disrupts Amtrak NEC service

08.06.2026

Amtrak NEC service disruption follows bridge strike

Amtrak NEC service disruption affected trains on the Northeast Corridor on Saturday, June 6, 2026, after a barge struck the Susquehanna River Bridge in Maryland.
49 EUR Summer Pass Covers Dutch Off-Peak Trains

08.06.2026

Nederland Dal Vrij Trein Starts on June 15, 2026 in Netherlands

Nederland Dal Vrij Trein will be introduced in the Netherlands from June 15, 2026, giving passengers a cheaper way to travel by train during off-peak periods.
Stadler battery trains for Saarland routes set

08.06.2026

Stadler battery trains for Saarland move toward rollout

Stadler battery trains for Saarland have been introduced by DB Regio Mitte, Stadler Deutschland and Saarland’s transport ministry for regional rail services.
GTR public ownership expands DfT rail operations

07.06.2026

Govia Thameslink Railway public ownership reshapes UK rail control

Govia Thameslink Railway public ownership began on 31 May 2026, bringing Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express under DfT Operator Limited.
ADY brings back the Baku–Tbilisi night train

07.06.2026

Baku–Tbilisi night train restores overnight city link

Baku–Tbilisi night train service has returned under Azerbaijan Railways, restoring the passenger rail link between Azerbaijan and Georgia from 26 May 2026 after a six-year break.
Toronto to New York City train route guide

06.06.2026

Amtrak provides passengers a relaxed cross-border journey from Toronto to Manhattan

Toronto to New York City train travel does not have to begin at a crowded airport. Travellers can reach the Big Apple by rail instead.
Huddersfield Station upgrade enters key phase

06.06.2026

Massive weekend closures hit Huddersfield station as engineering teams remodel lines for 3.1 million annual travelers

Huddersfield Station upgrade work is progressing in West Yorkshire. The Grade I-listed Victorian train station is undergoing a £70 million improvement programme.
China-Laos Railway Drives Mohan Trade Growth

06.06.2026

Global travelers flock to Mohan as China-Laos Railway reshapes regional tourism

Since the China-Laos Railway opened in December 2021, Mohan has recorded a sharp increase in cross-border passenger movement and goods trade.
Caltrain FY27 budget keeps service intact

06.06.2026

Caltrain Locks In High-Frequency Electric Train Schedules for Passengers Following Critical Budget Breakthrough

Caltrain FY27 budget approval will keep current service in place in the near term. The agency still faces longer-term funding pressure.
MARTA safety investigation puts security under review

06.06.2026

Federal officials step in to address soaring MARTA crime rates and protect passengers

MARTA safety investigation has been opened by federal officials after recent violent incidents on MARTA property and broader concerns about security conditions across the system.