OmniTRAX 40th Anniversary Marks Four Decades of Rail
The OmniTRAX 40th anniversary marks four decades since a Colorado short line became the foundation of a 35-operation rail network serving industrial markets across North America.
Railway history
B&O Railroad Museum Rebrand Creates a National Institution
The B&O Railroad Museum rebrand gives the Baltimore institution a national identity as it prepares for the 2027 bicentennial of American railroading and advances a major campus transformation.
Death Railway station reappears in Thailand reservoir
A Death Railway station in western Thailand has reappeared after falling reservoir levels exposed remains at the Vajiralongkorn Dam.
Boise passenger-rail restoration gets federal grant
Boise passenger-rail restoration planning has received federal grant support, as the city assesses financing options and possible investment in the historic Boise Depot.
Railway Heritage grants support 34 recipients in 2026
Railway Heritage grants from the National Railway Historical Society will support 34 recipients in the organization’s 2026 program.
Murtalbahn electrification approved in Styria
Murtalbahn electrification and the acquisition of electric multiple units have been approved by Styria for the 760 mm narrow-gauge line. The Murtalbahn narrow-gauge railway runs through the Austrian state between Unzmarkt and Tamsweg and is known as a scenic route.
Metra commemorative locomotive marks U.S. 250th
The Metra commemorative locomotive was introduced on June 24 to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Pullman Railroad Days 2026 Set for Chicago Rail Event
Pullman Railroad Days 2026 is scheduled for July 25–26 at Pullman National Historical Park in Chicago, United States, with Alstom serving as the presenting sponsor.
Commemorative locomotives mark U.S. 250th anniversary
Commemorative locomotives have been introduced by Morristown and Erie Railway and the Skunk Train to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Budapest Metro Museum Sets Museum Night Access Details
Budapest Metro Museum at Deák tér will again take part in Hungary’s Museum Night programme on June 20, offering visitors access to exhibitions on Budapest’s underground railway history and a new temporary display titled “Stories from Budapest.”
PATCO, NYSW and MBTA mark America 250 on rail vehicles
US 250th anniversary wraps have been introduced by PATCO, NYSW and MBTA through commemorative train and locomotive designs.
CSX unveils patriotic locomotives for America’s 250th anniversary
CSX commemorative locomotives have been presented to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, linking the tribute with freight rail’s role in the country’s economic development.
