Ride the Rocket Returns for Spectacular Fireworks Extravaganza
A magical evening of steam, spectacle and fireworks is set to light up the Dee Valley this autumn as the Llangollen Railway launches ticket sales for its hugely anticipated “Ride the Rocket” experience on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Departing from Llangollen Railway Station at 6pm, passengers will enjoy a return steam-hauled journey to Corwen aboard […]
New Jersey “Father’s Day” Train Rides
New Jersey “Father’s Day” Train Rides May 19, 26 11:59 AM There are a few locations in New Jersey celebrating dads with a train ride. Learn more about these unique trips here! Read More Illinois ‘Murder Mystery’ Dinner Train Rides May 19, 26 11:56 AM Among Illinois’s scenic train rides, one of the most unique […]
Škoda Transtech Disagrees with Helsinki Tram Tender Exclusion
Škoda Transtech has publicly disagreed with parts of a recent decision made by the Finnish Market Court to exclude the company from the tender for the supply of new trams for the capital city of Helsinki. According to the company; the ruling represents results of what they have deemed to be an ‘incorrect assessment’ of […]
A new section of REM Montréal inaugurated
A new section of REM Montréal has entered service, marking the extension of the REM line into the western part of the city. The section was inaugurated by Benoit Charette, Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Québec, Charles Emond, President and CEO of La Caisse, Daniel Farina, President and CEO of CDPQ Infra, Benoit […]
The full HS2 timeline: from inception to today
HS2 has been a controversial project since plans emerged in 2009, marked by delays, environmental concerns, and spiralling costs. Chris Homer / Shutterstock.com Here is a timeline of key events: January 2009 Article continues below… From the history of steam through to 21st century rail transport news, we have titles that cater for all […]
Watch: POLB Launches Cyber Defense Operations Center
Port of Long Beach (POLB) on May 15 unveiled a Cyber Defense Operations Center that it described as “dedicated to defending one of America’s busiest seaports against cyberattacks that could disrupt global goods movement.” At the same time, it reported April cargo data, noting that “global market pressures and rising fuel costs continue to reshape […]
How IoT and Big Data in Rail Can Finally Connect Asset Condition to Investment Decisions
IoT and big data in rail are transforming how infrastructure managers understand their assets, but understanding and deciding are still two different things writes Adam Medley, Head of Operations at Rail BI. The rail industry is in the midst of a data revolution. Sensors are being embedded across infrastructure at scale, IoT connectivity is expanding […]
State takes over Hyderabad metro as L&T exits concession
INDIA: The government of the state of Telangana has signed an agreement to buy Hyderabad metro PPP concessionaire L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd from Larsen & Toubro. This will bring the management of the network under the state’s full control, and enable L&T to focus on its core activities. The Phase I network was developed […]
North Carolina “Ice Cream Tasting” Train Rides
Home › Tourism › North Carolina Ice Cream Tasting Train Rides Published: May 18, 2026 By: Adam Burns Tucked into the historic Spencer Shops complex in Spencer, North Carolina, the North Carolina Transportation Museum (NCTM) is one of those places where the setting is as compelling as the exhibits. You’re not just visiting a museum about […]
Alstom Celebrates Extension of REM to Montreal’s West Island
Alstom has celebrated the official commissioning of the new Réseau express métropolitain (REM) branch to Montreal’s West Island. Commissioned by CDPQ Infra; the move marks a major milestone in the development of one of the world’s most modern automated public transit networks – adding 14 kilometres to the existing 50 kilometre infrastructure. By adding 14 […]