Japan’s railway operators are adopting new ticket technologies, including facial recognition and contactless cards, to simplify gate access and meet the needs of rising international tourism. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
SEPTA approved its 2026 operating budget, which includes sharp service cuts and fare increases to address a $213 million deficit starting this August. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Metrolink will launch a major fare overhaul on July 1 to simplify ticketing, increase savings, and attract more riders throughout Southern California. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Amtrak has launched a new roundtrip on the Pacific Surfliner, giving travelers more flexibility for afternoon and evening travel between San Diego and Los Angeles. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner launched a festive railcar on June 25 to honor Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, combining visual celebration with promotional travel offers for its passengers. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Starting 22 June 2025, a new ticket agreement allows Northern, EMR, and TPE passengers to board any of the three networks within two hours of a canceled train, using any reasonable route listed in journey planners. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The new Regional Day Pass enables unlimited daily travel across Metra, CTA, and Pace systems and is available exclusively on the latest Ventra app version. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Indian Railways has implemented a new policy limiting waiting list tickets to 25% of total train berths to reduce overcrowding and simplify bookings. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Children and young adults can now explore Canada with free or discounted VIA Rail tickets this summer, thanks to the government’s Canada Strong Pass initiative. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Department of Transportation has doubled the student discount on Metro Manila train fares from 20% to 50%, easing daily commuting costs for thousands of learners and their families. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
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. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Leo Express more than doubled its passenger numbers in 2024 and surpassed €40 million in revenue, marking a milestone year for the Czech rail operator’s growth and expansion in Central Europe. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
