Industry publication for railway transport specialists
Tren Maya ticket booking via Flix starts from 21 January

27.01.2026

Tren Maya ticket booking via Flix opens new sales channels

Tren Maya ticket booking via Flix is now live after Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism (Sectur) and Flix confirmed a new sales partnership in a Flix corporate press release.
ORCA Tap to Pay launches on Seattle’s G Line Feb. 2

24.01.2026

ORCA Tap to Pay: Seattle transit adds contactless fare payment

ORCA Tap to Pay is coming to Seattle-area transit, bringing contactless fare payment to ORCA readers so riders can tap a credit card or smartphone rather than carrying a dedicated ORCA card, as outlined by GeekWire.
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner discount: 20% off with code V526

22.01.2026

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner discount: 20% off and more trains

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner discount seekers have a fresh option on the calendar: an additional daily Los Angeles–San Diego roundtrip is being added, alongside a time-limited fare offer, as reported by Railway Supply.
Intercity passenger rail grants: FRA extends deadline

19.01.2026

Amtrak Adventure Awaits Sale: USA Rail Pass for $250

Amtrak Adventure Awaits Sale is close to ending, giving travelers a final opportunity to buy a USA Rail Pass $250 deal during a short January window tied to the celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
Probe BahnCard Gold: DB free travel after German golds

19.01.2026

Probe BahnCard Gold brings free DB travel after German golds

Deutsche Bahn (DB) has introduced Probe BahnCard Gold as a limited-time promotional edition tied to the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics, as outlined in a Deutsche Bahn press release.
Oxford Amtrak Cardinal stop: platform plan, funding, timing

18.01.2026

Amtrak USA Rail Pass sale cuts the pass to $250 for a week

Amtrak USA Rail Pass sale pricing is in effect for a short window, bringing the USA Rail Pass down to $250 from the regular $499.
Amtrak “Big City Savings” sale: up to 30% off

09.01.2026

Amtrak “Big City Savings” sale brings winter savings

Amtrak “Big City Savings” sale could make winter rail trips from Boston noticeably less expensive. As Amtrak Media explains, the limited-time promotion takes up to 30 percent off regularly priced coach fares on trains running between Boston and Washington, D.
Amtrak Big City Savings sale: up to 30% off Coach fares

08.01.2026

Amtrak Big City Savings sale offers up to 30% off Coach fares

Amtrak Big City Savings sale is now live, offering up to 30% off regularly priced adult Coach Class fares on trains travelling between Boston and Washington, DC.
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.