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Silverliner IV safety concerns force urgent SEPTA action

09.01.2026

SEPTA Silverliner IV repairs near completion after FRA order

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

09.01.2026

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service adds a coach car for Carnival season

China railway passenger trips 2025 rise to 4.59bn

09.01.2026

China railway passenger trips 2025 reach 4.59bn journeys

30.09.2025

Train tickets sale offers millions of £2 journeys

Northern has unveiled three million £2 train tickets, and this special Floored By You Flash Sale presents a limited opportunity for commuters to travel economically throughout the region.

30.09.2025

Aventra train fleet boosts Birmingham Cross-City capacity

West Midlands Railway announced that its new Aventra class train fleet carried over 12 million passengers along the Birmingham Cross-City Line within its initial year of operation and boosted satisfaction and reliability in the region.

30.09.2025

Northern smart ticketing trial transforms UK commuting experience

Northern smart ticketing demonstration makes travel easier by enabling passengers to initiate journeys in a single tap, ensuring daily lowest fares, and driving adoption of railways through technological innovation that is facilitated through government funding.

16.09.2025

Irish Rail east coast projects defend line from erosion

Irish Rail unveiled its second public consultation on east coast resilience, outlining plans to protect the Dublin–Rosslare route from climate threats since storms, erosion, and rising seas are now targeting critical infrastructure.

16.09.2025

Scotrail replaces diesel fleets with battery trains

Scotrail spends $425 million on electric trains, and in this initiative the operator will purchase 69 units in total, 28 of which will be fitted with battery systems.

14.09.2025

Santa Express brings festive magic to North Yorkshire Moors Railway

The Santa Express is returning to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in December, offering festive trains from Pickering Station complete with elves, festive games, and magical meetings with Santa Claus himself.

11.09.2025

Kineco Acquires TRB Lightweight Structures to Expand Global Reach

Kineco underlined that the acquisition creates new market prospects and improves its position within the passenger rail interiors markets.

09.09.2025

Irish Rail to modernize fleet: new freight wagons by 2027

Irish Rail, the national rail operator, has finalized the €44 million deal with UK-based company WH Davis for the supply of 150 freight wagons, with deliveries in the 2026–2027 period and long-term option.

08.09.2025

Alstom marks 150 years of Glasgow rail depot with public open day

The Glasgow Traincare Centre is to be officially opened by Alstom on 12th October as part of a public 150th anniversary celebration event incorporating railtours, exhibitions, and family activities highlighting the Scottish railway heritage.

Tube strike begins, five days of disruption in London

07.09.2025

Tube strike begins, disrupting London for five days

The Tube strike has commenced and coincides with the first major walkout since the period in March 2023. The London Underground employees represented by the RMT union began the five-day strike regarding pay, work life, and lower weekly hours.

07.09.2025

Newquay Station upgrades approved to boost Cornwall rail links

Newquay Station upgrades receive formal approval. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

06.09.2025

Dublin Metro consortium moves forward with MetroLink plans

The Dublin Metro scheme is proceeding following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by Alstom, John Laing, FCC, Meridiam, and RATP Dev.