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FIFA faces New Jersey pressure over World Cup fares

18.04.2026

New Jersey presses FIFA over World Cup transit costs

FIFA World Cup transit costs are at the centre of a dispute in New Jersey. This week, Governor Mikie Sherrill asked FIFA to help subsidise those costs.
FIFA pressed to cover World Cup 2026 train fares

16.04.2026

New Jersey presses FIFA over World Cup 2026 train fares

World Cup 2026 transport costs are at the heart of a growing dispute. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill says Fifa should pay.
DiscoverEU opens 40,000 free train passes

16.04.2026

18-year-olds can apply for DiscoverEU travel passes

DiscoverEU free train passes are available in a new European Commission round. The round offers 40,000 free travel passes.
NJ Transit may charge $100+ for World Cup trains to MetLife

15.04.2026

NJ Transit World Cup fares could exceed $100 this summer

NJ Transit World Cup fares could exceed $100 this summer. The proposed fare applies to the Penn Station-MetLife Stadium route.
Amtrak Cascades trains due later in 2026

12.04.2026

Amtrak Cascades new trains miss World Cup window

Amtrak Cascades new trains are still expected later this year. They will not arrive in time for the men’s World Cup in the Pacific Northwest.
Amtrak adds daily trip, 20% off Pacific Surfliner fares

11.04.2026

Pacific Surfliner expands service for World Cup travel

Amtrak Adds Pacific Surfliner Service Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, Along With a Limited-Time 20% Fare Cut. Pacific Surfliner World Cup service expansion will give travelers more rail options in California this summer.
Metra safety blitzes planned: 41 safety events in 2026

07.04.2026

Metra starts downtown ticket-check pilot on off-peak trains

Metra pilot ticketing program will start on off-peak trains. The agency is testing a different boarding process for some riders at downtown stations.
PlusBus eTicket rollout reaches UK rail, bus and tram

04.04.2026

Digital PlusBus ticket goes live across the UK

The digital PlusBus ticket is now available in most areas across the UK. Passengers can combine rail travel with local bus or tram travel through a single purchase.
Free public transport in Australia splits states

30.03.2026

Free public transport in Australia: Victoria, Tasmania fare-free

Free public transport in Australia is expanding in some states as fuel costs rise. Still, other states are keeping fares in place or rejecting broader changes.
The Canada Strong Pass offers Canadians and visitors free and discounted access to top national attractions between June 20 and September 2, 2025, making travel more affordable this summer

29.03.2026

Canada Strong Pass returns for cheaper summer travel in Canada

The Canada Strong Pass is returning for summer travel in Canada. It will make domestic trips more affordable from June 19 to Sept.
MTA capital improvements 2025: $15.8B committed

27.03.2026

MTA app upgrade adds live tracking for riders

The MTA app upgrade centers on a rebuilt mobile app, as Progressive Railroading reported. It is for MTA New York City Transit subway and bus riders.
Tyne and Wear Metro delays after overhead line problem

26.03.2026

Tyne and Wear Metro delays cancel morning services

Passengers faced significant delays across the network during Tyne and Wear Metro delays. Also, BBC News reported problems with the overhead lines.