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NYC MetroCard retirement and the final Dec. 31 cutoff

02.01.2026

MetroCard retirement: Key dates, OMNY transfers, and refunds

MetroCard retirement has a clear start date: as of January 1, 2026, you can’t buy a MetroCard or refill one you already have, according to the MTA’s MetroCard page.
Merseyrail contactless ticketing pilot for Tap & Go

25.12.2025

Merseyrail contactless ticketing pilot expands Tap & Go

Merseyrail contactless ticketing pilot plans are moving forward as the Liverpool City Region advances the next phase of a modern smart ticketing system.
NYC subway fare increase 2026: what changes on Jan. 4

24.12.2025

NYC subway fare increase 2026: new fares, caps, and tolls

NYC subway fare increase 2026 is one piece of a wider set of MTA fare changes Jan. 4, 2026 that affects subways, buses, commuter rail, and bridge-and-tunnel tolls.
Vietnam Railways Tet trains: 11 extra services in 2026

24.12.2025

Vietnam Railways Tet trains: 11 extra departures for 2026

Vietnam Railways Tet trains are being reinforced for the 2026 Binh Ngo Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday as passenger demand rises.
National transport pass in Spain: €60 from January 2026

23.12.2025

National transport pass in Spain: what changes in 2026

The national transport pass in Spain is set to take effect in the second half of January 2026. The government says the pass will cost €60 a month and allow unlimited trips on public transport — the initiative was also covered by Railway Supply.
NYC MetroCard retirement and the final Dec. 31 cutoff

22.12.2025

NYC MetroCard retirement: the last cards made in Queens

NYC MetroCard retirement is down to its last stretch inside a gated Queens compound, where armed guards and close supervision surround the final batches of the yellow plastic fare card.
Saphos stock positioning move tickets for 12 Feb 2026

22.12.2025

Saphos stock positioning move: Crewe–Euston timings

Saphos stock positioning move tickets are available for a rare chance to travel on what is normally an Empty Coaching Stock (ECS) transfer between Crewe and London Euston, as Rail Advent reports.
Modern Coach Factory Raebareli hits 15,000 coaches milestone

21.12.2025

Indian Railways ticket price hike: New fares from Dec 26

Indian Railways ticket price hike takes effect on December 26, 2025, with the change focused on longer-distance trips. The operator expects the new fare structure to deliver an estimated Rs 600 crore revenue gain, as reported by The Economic Times.
Spain €60 nationwide transport pass vs UK rail fares

21.12.2025

Spain €60 nationwide transport pass: why UK fares stand out

Spain €60 nationwide transport pass will launch in the second half of January, offering unlimited train and bus travel for €60 a month (around £52.
Amtrak San Joaquins Route and the Vision Behind Gold Runner

21.12.2025

Amtrak Gold Runner rebrand ties trains and Thruway buses

Amtrak Gold Runner is the new name for the San Joaquins line and its connected Thruway bus network, as outlined in an Amtrak media release.
Amtrak “Twice as Nice” sale: free Roomette companion

20.12.2025

Amtrak “Twice as Nice” sale adds a free Roomette companion

Amtrak “Twice as Nice” sale is a limited-time promotion that lets you bring a travel companion for free when you book a Roomette, according to Amtrak Media.
Modern Coach Factory Raebareli hits 15,000 coaches milestone

20.12.2025

Indian Railways unreserved tickets: printout rule clarified

Indian Railways unreserved tickets do not come with any new requirement to carry a printed copy, the Railways said on Friday, addressing reports that suggested the rules had changed, as reported by The Economic Times.