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.
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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 in Poland
50 modernized Combo railcars have been accepted by PKP Intercity after modernization by H. Cegielski Fabryka Pojazdów Szynowych in Poznań. They will run on holiday services to major tourist destinations, including Zakopane, Kołobrzeg, and the Tri-City.
JR East vending machines expand into UK airports
JR East vending machines are expanding in the United Kingdom as the group adds airport locations to a business previously focused mainly on railway stations.
MetLife World Cup travel chaos strands fans for hours
MetLife World Cup travel chaos left thousands of football fans facing long delays over the weekend, with transport problems keeping many people stuck for hours while some trains reportedly left with large numbers of seats unused.
SEPTA infrastructure improvements prepared for World Cup
SEPTA infrastructure improvements are being prepared for FIFA World Cup 2026™ events in Philadelphia, with NRG Station and other busy locations set for upgrades, added service, and extra staffing.
Universal Resort transport investment set at £1.3bn
Universal Resort transport investment will support a £1.3 billion transport and local infrastructure package linked to the planned Universal United Kingdom Resort in Bedfordshire.
Cologne-Ostend ICE service starts weekend runs
Deutsche Bahn has launched the Cologne-Ostend ICE service as a seasonal direct route, giving passengers a weekend connection from Germany to Belgium’s North Sea coast.
Snälltåget Arctic Circle night train set for Narvik
Snälltåget Arctic Circle night train will run from Malmö to Narvik in northern Norway in November 2026, offering a long-distance journey via Stockholm and across the Arctic Circle. The service will give passengers access to northern Scandinavian destinations linked to Northern Lights viewing.
Nederland Dal Vrij Trein Starts on June 15, 2026 in Netherlands
Nederland Dal Vrij Trein will be introduced in the Netherlands from June 15, 2026, giving passengers a cheaper way to travel by train during off-peak periods.
Baku–Tbilisi night train restores overnight city link
Baku–Tbilisi night train service has returned under Azerbaijan Railways, restoring the passenger rail link between Azerbaijan and Georgia from 26 May 2026 after a six-year break.
Amtrak provides passengers a relaxed cross-border journey from Toronto to Manhattan
Toronto to New York City train travel does not have to begin at a crowded airport. Travellers can reach the Big Apple by rail instead. The route crosses Ontario and New York State, with scenic views along the way.
