Industry publication for railway transport specialists
Pacific Surfliner reservations for World Cup trips

14.01.2026

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service expands to 13 daily round trips

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service between Los Angeles and San Diego is set to return to pre-pandemic service levels later this month, with a 13th Pacific Surfliner round trip being added to the schedule.
Rail strike in France — SNCF says services mostly normal

13.01.2026

Rail strike in France: SNCF expects limited disruption

A rail strike in France is taking place on Tuesday, January 13, but SNCF says disruption should be limited, as reported by Railway Pro.
Amtrak Spartan route could reshape Atlanta–Charlotte travel

11.01.2026

Amtrak Spartan route: Atlanta–Charlotte trains could expand

Train travel in the United States has been climbing steadily, and the Amtrak Spartan route has become a closely watched idea for filling a key gap in the Southeast.
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

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will run with an additional coach car starting Friday, keeping the larger consist in place throughout the Carnival season.
Amtrak “Big City Savings” sale: up to 30% off

09.01.2026

Amtrak “Big City Savings” sale brings winter savings

Amtrak “Big City Savings” sale could make winter rail trips from Boston noticeably less expensive. As Amtrak Media explains, the limited-time promotion takes up to 30 percent off regularly priced coach fares on trains running between Boston and Washington, D.
Amtrak Big City Savings sale: up to 30% off Coach fares

08.01.2026

Amtrak Big City Savings sale offers up to 30% off Coach fares

Amtrak Big City Savings sale is now live, offering up to 30% off regularly priced adult Coach Class fares on trains travelling between Boston and Washington, DC.
Sydney Metro extension testing: closure dates and plans

08.01.2026

Sydney Metro extension testing drives line closures ahead of Bankstown link

Sydney Metro extension testing will trigger a series of Sydney Trains line closures over the next few months as the network prepares for the Sydenham to Bankstown extension (see travel notices via Transport for NSW).
Amtrak Modernization Marks a New Era for U.S. Rail

05.01.2026

2026 US rail travel: new trains and routes to watch

2026 US rail travel is set for a noticeable upgrade, with new train fleets and several high-profile service changes arriving in the same year.
Quad Cities Amtrak funding approved in $1.5B Illinois bill

05.01.2026

Amtrak weather disruptions disrupt routes and Acela service

Amtrak weather disruptions caused scattered problems during the holiday travel period, even though most trains still made it to their endpoints.
UK Christmas Eve air travel hits record demand | CAA

25.12.2025

UK Christmas Eve air travel set to break airport records

UK Christmas Eve air travel is shaping up to hit a new high, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has said, with passenger numbers expected to be the largest recorded for the date since tracking began in 1972, as set out in a BBC report on the CAA’s festive travel projections.
National transport pass in Spain: €60 from January 2026

23.12.2025

National transport pass in Spain: what changes in 2026

The national transport pass in Spain is set to take effect in the second half of January 2026. The government says the pass will cost €60 a month and allow unlimited trips on public transport — the initiative was also covered by Railway Supply.
Modern Coach Factory Raebareli hits 15,000 coaches milestone

21.12.2025

Indian Railways ticket price hike: New fares from Dec 26

Indian Railways ticket price hike takes effect on December 26, 2025, with the change focused on longer-distance trips. The operator expects the new fare structure to deliver an estimated Rs 600 crore revenue gain, as reported by The Economic Times.