Railway traveling

Melbourne Metro Tunnel opening will test how far Australia’s newest metro-style line can shift the way the city moves. From Sunday November 30, the long-awaited tunnel starts carrying passengers on a limited timetable, ahead of full operations in February 2026.

Amtrak ridership record of more than 34 million passengers over the past year comes as Thanksgiving travelers pack Milwaukee Intermodal Station on Thursday, Nov.

Amtrak Downeaster Thanksgiving travel is surging as the holiday season approaches and families across the United States – especially along the East Coast – start planning trips to visit loved ones.

Starting this Friday, Nov. 28, Metro-North LIRR Holiday Lights trains will take to the rails, bringing festively lit cars to riders on both Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road services through New Year’s.

Amtrak Thanksgiving travel is surging this year as Americans get ready to gather with family and friends, and some are looking beyond the usual choice of highways and airports.

Amtrak Thanksgiving travel is expected to be busier than ever this year, and the operator is therefore urging customers to lock in tickets well in advance so passengers can secure the best available fares and guarantee seats before popular holiday trains sell out.

Rachel Reeves rail fare freeze is due to be confirmed in this week’s Budget, with the Chancellor presenting the move as a major step to ease pressure on people hit by the cost of living crisis and to win back voters.

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train returns for the 2025 season with free concerts, support for community food banks and Chicago-area appearances that turn its cross-country run into a local tradition, as reported by NBC Chicago.

Travelers choose the Amtrak 69 Adirondack because it offers a direct, scenic link between Montreal and New York — a route that Amtrak itself highlights on its official Adirondack page — and the journey turns a winter trip into something calm, practical, and surprisingly pleasant.

Amtrak anticipates stronger Thanksgiving demand in 2025 as millions of Americans plan holiday trips, and the company points to shifting national travel patterns that still shape how people choose their preferred mode of transportation.

Steam Illuminations offers an immersive festive train experience across Hampshire, and the 2025 season brings brighter lighting, themed journeys and new entertainment options for families who want something a little more special.

The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum launches its Santa Trains season in November, blending excursions, vintage railcars and family traditions into one holiday trip for visitors who plan in advance.