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Railway maintenance machine working on track during corridor renewal

14.07.2026

Troisdorf – Wiesbaden Corridor Renovation Closes Rail Line

Gold Coast line train at Varsity Lakes station

14.07.2026

Beenleigh and Gold Coast Line Track Closures Affect July Services

Vande Bharat Sleeper trainset at the SMVT Bengaluru railway yard

14.07.2026

Varanasi–Chheharta Vande Bharat Sleeper Set for Flag-Off

Metra fare collection pilot to scan Ventra tickets

20.03.2026

Metra fare collection pilot begins at downtown stations

Metra fare collection pilot begins in April. Chicago’s Metra will test potential new fare-collection technology, according to Metra.
MARTA Breeze fare system update starts March 28

19.03.2026

MARTA Breeze fare system adds tap-to-pay on March 28

The MARTA Breeze fare system will move to an updated version on March 28. According to a MARTA press release, the improved system will introduce tap-to-pay technology.
Amtrak Mardi Gras line: Gulf Coast winter train trip

18.03.2026

Auto Train Flash Sale Brings $39 Fares Through July

Auto Train Flash Sale is available for a limited time, according to Amtrak. Fares start at $39 plus the cost of your vehicle.
Amtrak spring fare sale: up to 25% off to Virginia

17.03.2026

Amtrak spring fare sale cuts Boston-Virginia fares

Amtrak spring fare sale options are now open for travelers planning trips between Boston and Virginia, as previously covered by Railway Supply.
Melbourne contactless payments debut on four lines

17.03.2026

Melbourne contactless payments start on four rail lines

As reported by Rail Express, Melbourne contactless payments have entered a trial phase. Thousands of Victorian commuters can now pay for train travel with a phone, debit card or smartwatch.
SNCF ticket sales open from March 11 for summer trips

14.03.2026

SNCF ticket sales open for TGV, OUIGO and INTERCITÉS

As detailed by SNCF Connect, SNCF ticket sales have opened for TGV INOUI, OUIGO and INTERCITÉS. From March 11, passengers can book TGV INOUI services in France and across Europe.
Amtrak Big City Sale offers 25% off tickets

11.03.2026

Amtrak Big City Sale cuts Boston–Virginia fares

According to Amtrak, the Amtrak Big City Sale offers 25% off adult fares. It covers regularly priced Coach and Acela Business tickets for travel between Boston and Virginia.
Amtrak disability assistance pilot program adds QR boarding help

06.03.2026

Amtrak disability assistance pilot program adds station support

Amtrak disability assistance pilot program is being tested to improve boarding support for travelers with disabilities and to better manage assistance requests at stations.
Rail fares frozen across England: fares and refund rules

02.03.2026

Rail fares frozen across England as refund rules tighten

Rail fares frozen across England from this week, as the Government keeps regulated prices unchanged to help with the cost of living and support economic growth, as set out in an official announcement from gov.
Transport for Wales fare freeze: what changes

28.02.2026

Transport for Wales fare freeze from 1 March: tickets covered

Transport for Wales fare freeze details are now confirmed by the Welsh Government. Rail fares are set to stay at current levels from 1 March across TfW services, as outlined in a Welsh Government update on rail fares on TfW services.
Revised long-distance fleet replacement strategy at Amtrak

28.02.2026

Revised long-distance fleet replacement strategy moves Amtrak to single-level cars

Amtrak is rolling out a revised long-distance fleet replacement strategy designed to standardize equipment, broaden competition among potential car builders, reduce program risk and accelerate the replacement of its aging passenger cars, as Amtrak said.
California Zephyr route: 2,438 miles in about 52 hours

17.02.2026

California Zephyr route: Emeryville–Chicago in 52 hours

Amtrak’s California Zephyr route is widely considered the most beautiful train route in the United States. It leaves every day from Emeryville, as shown in the California Zephyr timetable.