USA: BART’s August 10 schedule replaces uneven 5/15-minute and 3/17-minute gaps with 10-minute and 8/12-minute spacing on paired services through San Francisco, creating more even scheduled gaps for riders.
INTERNATIONAL: Omio’s comparison of 25 European city pairs found rail faster than flying on 10 routes once airport transfers, security and other door-to-door steps are included.
INDIA: Indian Railways plans 112 special train trips for the Onam travel period, adding temporary passenger capacity as festival demand rises on routes serving Kerala this season.
AUSTRALIA: G:link will add extra tram services for Pacific Airshow Gold Coast, increasing weekend frequencies as crowds travel to Surfers Paradise from 14 to 16 August 2026.
AUSTRALIA: Pichi Richi Railway will launch the Commissioner’s Explorer on 22 August 2026, offering 50 guests a premium heritage journey from Quorn through South Australia’s Pichi Richi Pass.
CZECH REPUBLIC: The ČD Minibar service reached nearly 597,000 passengers in the first half of 2026, while stewards prepared 288,712 hot drinks across selected long-distance services.
EU: Transport & Environment is urging EU policymakers to abolish VAT on international train tickets and pair the exemption with rolling-stock support, stronger industrial policy and safeguards for aviation slots.
UAE: Etihad Rail ticket sales have surpassed 70,000 since passenger services began between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah on 30 June, while customers now book an average of 12 days ahead.
USA: The Nevada Motor Car Rally will bring seven historic and replica rail vehicles to Carson City from September 5–7, with rides marking TC&GB No. 401’s centennial.
FINLAND: Reissujuna and Luna Rail are developing premium night trains in Finland, proposing refurbished coaches and private cabins for a Helsinki–Lapland route that has no confirmed launch date.
USA: Amtrak State Fair trains will make five daily stops at the Great New York State Fair from August 26 through September 7, giving visitors direct access to the fairgrounds near Syracuse.
UK–BELGIUM: Eurostar will launch four daily direct London to Antwerp trains on 14 December 2026, cutting the journey to 2 hours 41 minutes and removing the current change at Brussels-Midi/Zuid.
