Westbahn Special Train Adds Four Stops After Match
Westbahn will run a special train from Klagenfurt to Vienna after the Real Madrid–Fiorentina friendly on 1 August, adding four stops outside its regular network.
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Pacific Surfliner Sticker Map Runs Through March 2027
The Pacific Surfliner sticker map is running across California’s 351-mile coastal corridor through March 2027, inviting riders to collect 29 station designs and qualify for tiered prizes.
Leo Express Adds Couchettes on Frankfurt–Przemyśl Route
Leo Express will add Economy Sleeper couchettes to its Frankfurt–Prague–Przemyśl service on July 31, when the route will also switch from temporary buses in Poland to all-rail operation.
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 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 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.
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. The updated concept focuses on small plates, fresh breakfast choices and rotating desserts, reflecting demand for more flexible, higher-quality food during shorter rail journeys.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
