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.C., creating cheaper ways to reach cities like New York, Philadelphia, Providence, and New Haven.
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.
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. If you still have a valid card, you can keep using it, transfer its value, or seek reimbursement when eligible.
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 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 are being reinforced for the 2026 Binh Ngo Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday as passenger demand rises.
The national transport pass in Spain is set to take effect in the second half of January 2026. The government says the pass will cost €60 a month and allow unlimited trips on public transport — the initiative was also covered by Railway Supply. For young people under 26, the price will be €30.
NYC MetroCard retirement is down to its last stretch inside a gated Queens compound, where armed guards and close supervision surround the final batches of the yellow plastic fare card.
Saphos stock positioning move tickets are available for a rare chance to travel on what is normally an Empty Coaching Stock (ECS) transfer between Crewe and London Euston, as Rail Advent reports. The trip, titled The Positioning Move (1), is set to run in the early and late hours on Thursday 12 February 2026.
Indian Railways ticket price hike takes effect on December 26, 2025, with the change focused on longer-distance trips. The operator expects the new fare structure to deliver an estimated Rs 600 crore revenue gain, as reported by The Economic Times.
Spain €60 nationwide transport pass will launch in the second half of January, offering unlimited train and bus travel for €60 a month (around £52.50), as reported by The Guardian. It has also sparked debate in the UK, where rail fares are often cited as among Europe’s most expensive.
Amtrak Gold Runner is the new name for the San Joaquins line and its connected Thruway bus network, as outlined in an Amtrak media release.
