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Silverliner IV safety concerns force urgent SEPTA action

11.01.2026

SEPTA Regional Rail schedule restoration: morning expresses back

Caltrain electrification boosts ridership and frequency

11.01.2026

Caltrain electrification is reshaping Bay Area regional rail

North Carolina train ridership record tops 740,000

11.01.2026

North Carolina train ridership record set for 2025

New London trains remain stuck in Spain due to depot delays and rising costs. The £942M project faces setbacks, causing disruptions to the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) upgrade

08.02.2025

New London Trains Stuck in Spain Due to Costly Delays and Storage Issues

New London trains remain stuck in Spain due to depot delays and rising costs. The £942M project faces setbacks, causing disruptions to the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) upgrade.
Amey Infrastructure Wales improves railway safety using geofencing technology, ensuring secure work environments and efficient operations.

08.02.2025

Railway Safety Innovation: AIW Implements Geofencing for Accident Prevention

Amey Infrastructure Wales improves railway safety using geofencing technology, ensuring secure work environments and efficient operations.
Rail passengers should brace for another weekend of significant travel disruptions due to planned strikes. Avanti West Coast train managers confirmed a walkout for Sunday, affecting scheduled services nationwide.

08.02.2025

Avanti West Coast Train Disruptions Continue Amid Ongoing Strike Actions

Rail passengers should brace for another weekend of significant travel disruptions due to planned strikes. Avanti West Coast train managers confirmed a walkout for Sunday, affecting scheduled services nationwide.
Merseyrail has officially responded to claims suggesting potential permanent modifications to its transport network.

08.02.2025

Merseyrail Responds to Concerns Over Potential Permanent Route Changes

Merseyrail has officially responded to claims suggesting potential permanent modifications to its transport network. Since last summer, the Northern Line has undergone key adjustments to accommodate new eight-car train testing.
Construction on the Black Country Metro expansion will soon begin, enhancing transport connectivity across the region.

07.02.2025

Black Country Metro Expansion: Major Construction Work Set to Begin

Construction on the Black Country Metro expansion will soon begin, enhancing transport connectivity across the region. With government support, this project will link more communities to a reliable and modern tram network.
Wabtec may shut down its Doncaster facility in the UK, leaving hundreds of employees uncertain about their future. The company has started staff consultations to determine possible alternatives, including relocation.

07.02.2025

Wabtec Faces Possible Doncaster Closure in the UK, Putting Hundreds of Jobs at Risk

Wabtec may shut down its Doncaster facility in the UK, leaving hundreds of employees uncertain about their future. The company has started staff consultations to determine possible alternatives, including relocation.
The New Shrewsbury-to-London rail service has received government backing, marking a significant milestone.

07.02.2025

New Shrewsbury-to-London Rail Service Approved: Launch Expected Soon

The New Shrewsbury-to-London rail service has received government backing, marking a significant milestone. If approved, operations could commence this spring, enhancing regional connectivity and economic growth.
Rail passengers are frustrated over the controversial decision to hide train departure times. Officials claim the policy improves safety, but commuters argue it creates unnecessary confusion

07.02.2025

Rail Passengers Outraged Over Hidden Train Departure Times at King’s Cross

Rail passengers are frustrated over the controversial decision to hide train departure times. Officials claim the policy improves safety, but commuters argue it creates unnecessary confusion.
Merseyrail’s Ultra-Marathon Route and Fundraising Goal

06.02.2025

Merseyrail Fundraiser to Run 107 Miles for Charity Challenge

At the end of February, Merseyrail Fundraising Officer Alex Rigby will embark on an extreme endurance challenge. His goal is to raise over £35,000 for Centre 56, a charity supporting domestic abuse survivors.
1m discounted train tickets were purchased during a recent promotional event, offering travelers huge savings. The week-long sale featured price cuts of over 50%, making rail travel more affordable.

05.02.2025

1m Discounted Train Tickets Sold During Nationwide Rail Sale Event

1m discounted train tickets were purchased during a recent promotional event, offering travelers huge savings. The week-long sale featured price cuts of over 50%, making rail travel more affordable.

05.02.2025

Major Drug Arrests During Police Operation at London Bridge Station

London Bridge became the focus of a major police crackdown targeting drug-related crimes. Officers arrested multiple suspects, confiscated illegal substances, and seized large sums of cash.
Ticket sales have resumed for the largest historic railway gathering after last week’s suspension. Due to overwhelming demand, a new booking system is now in place for smoother reservations

05.02.2025

Ticket Sales Resume for Historic Train Event After Temporary Suspension

Ticket sales have resumed for the largest historic railway gathering after last week’s suspension. Due to overwhelming demand, a new booking system is now in place for smoother reservations.