Railway history

The 250 Buckeye Train will offer a nostalgic rail experience in Ohio as part of the America 250 celebration, combining history, heritage, and entertainment in April 2026.

Union Pacific honored its 163rd anniversary in Springfield with the unveiling of the Lincoln Locomotive, a tribute to its historic roots and Abraham Lincoln’s vision.

The Railway 200 exhibition train Birmingham stop runs from July 8 to July 10, offering free entry and themed rail displays that inspire all ages.

The VIA Heritage Train made its first official appearance at Toronto Maintenance Centre, where the VIA Historical Association (VHA) marked the facility’s 40th anniversary and outlined future anniversary plans.

The National Railway Historical Society has awarded $150,000 in grants to 31 nonprofit organizations nationwide to support railway preservation and historical restoration efforts this year.

The UK Royal Train will be officially withdrawn from service by March 31, 2027, as Buckingham Palace confirms plans to modernize royal travel in line with changing environmental and budgetary priorities.

Metro-North has unveiled its newest locomotive in the Heritage Series, honoring 40 years of commuter rail history with a hand-painted tribute to the original MTA design.

The C&O 614 restoration officially began after the historic steam engine arrived at the Strasburg Rail Road on June 8, marking the start of a long-awaited return to service.

Waterfront Express opens its summer season on Saturday, June 7, offering scenic rides, steam weekends, and local student participation in Port Alberni’s historic railway experience.

South Phoenix opened a major light rail expansion, connecting neighborhoods and delivering long-awaited public transit access through more than five miles of new Valley Metro rail service.

Saitama’s Railway Museum offers a fascinating journey through Japan’s train history and invites visitors to explore the future of transportation in an immersive indoor setting.

Avanti West Coast revealed the Stoke-on-Trent centenary train tribute to celebrate the city’s 100th anniversary with a commemorative nameplate on its Pendolino fleet.