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Elevated Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail track crossing green fields in India.

05.08.2026

Bullet Train Power Line Gets Mangrove Clearance in India

Two Eurostar trains at platforms inside London St Pancras station.

04.08.2026

EU Faces Call to End VAT on International Train Tickets

California high-speed rail signs consortium deal

03.08.2026

California High-Speed Rail Train Contract Still TBD

Cologne skyline with central station and Hohenzollern Bridge

20.07.2026

Gemini Trains London-Cologne Service Targets 2030 Launch

The Gemini Trains London-Cologne service could launch by 2030, connecting Britain and Germany directly through the Channel Tunnel while using Stratford International as its London hub.
Vande Bharat Express at Varanasi Junction

08.07.2026

Vande Bharat sacred towns for weekend rail trips

Vande Bharat sacred towns are now easier to visit over a weekend, as Vande Bharat Express services connect travellers with major pilgrimage destinations and allow same-weekend returns.
NJ Transit ticket counter at Penn Station in New York

29.06.2026

NJ Transit Penn Station Closure Raises Cost Questions

NJ Transit Penn Station closure measures limited regular commuter access during World Cup match periods after FIFA and American Dream Mall projected that about 40,000 ticket holders would use the system on each game day.
Amtrak Acela train departing Wilmington Delaware

28.06.2026

Acela First Class Dining Adds More Flexible Menu

Acela First Class dining has been refreshed by Amtrak with a redesigned onboard menu for passengers travelling on the Northeast Corridor.
Murtalbahn train at Murau station

26.06.2026

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.
Leo Express coach shown in the Frankfurt–Prague–Przemyśl route announcement

26.06.2026

Frankfurt–Prague–Przemyśl route starts with buses

Leo Express has begun operating the Frankfurt–Prague–Przemyśl route, with buses temporarily covering the Polish section until the required procedure in Poland is completed.
Mohamed bin Zayed City passenger station in Abu Dhabi

25.06.2026

UAE passenger rail services to launch on 30 June

UAE passenger rail services will launch on 30 June 2026, after national rail operator Etihad Rail opened the Mohamed bin Zayed City passenger station in Abu Dhabi.
Amtrak summer sale brings 25% fare savings

25.06.2026

Amtrak summer sale offers up to 25% off fares

The Amtrak summer sale lets passengers save up to 25% on regularly priced adult fares for Coach and Acela Business tickets between Boston and Washington, DC.
Nederland Dal Vrij pass reaches 20,000 sales

17.06.2026

Nederland Dal Vrij pass draws heavy demand at NS

Nederland Dal Vrij pass is a temporary summer offer from Dutch railway operator NS, giving passengers unlimited off-peak train travel for EUR 49 per month.
ZSSK unveils modernized sleeper railcar

17.06.2026

ZSSK presents modernized double-decker sleeper railcar

Modernized double-decker sleeper railcar has been presented by ZSSK as part of a wider modernization program for night trains and international services.
Zurich–Vienna Nightjet Starts New Service

17.06.2026

Zurich–Vienna Nightjet Begins New-Generation Service

Zurich–Vienna Nightjet service now uses new-generation trains following the inaugural run on June 14. Operated by ÖBB and SBB, the night train offers improved comfort, more privacy, free Wi-Fi, and Mini Cabins designed for individual passengers.
50 modernized Combo railcars accepted by PKP

16.06.2026

50 modernized Combo railcars accepted in Poland

50 modernized Combo railcars have been accepted by PKP Intercity after modernization by H. Cegielski Fabryka Pojazdów Szynowych in Poznań.