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A-Interlocking track switches in the First Street Tunnel near Washington Union Station

03.09.2026

Union Station Track Work to Disrupt Virginia Trains

Amtrak ALC-42 locomotive leading the Lake Shore Limited in Massachusetts

03.09.2026

Amtrak System Expansion Committee Targets Rail Growth

Railroad crossing image for the Chicago-Quad Cities rail project announcement

02.09.2026

Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project Receives Funding Extension

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.
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.