Over 80% of Plots Acquired for Key Section of Port Polska Programme
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has announced the completion of the Railway Voluntary Acquisition Programme for a section of the Port Polska investment programme that aims to link Warsaw, Łódź and the national airport. Final procedures relating to the acquisition of the remaining properties are now underway, with a total of 206 plots having now been […]
AITX Rolls Out ‘America 250’ Covered Hopper
American Industrial Transport Inc. (AITX) now has a special-edition covered hopper in service: America 250. Wrapped in an American flag and bald eagle design, it celebrates “the workers, industries, and communities that keep America moving ahead,” according to the railcar lessor and repair company. The railcar also honors “250 years of American commerce and the […]
Amtrak Airo Arrives in Seattle for Final Testing
Amtrak’s brand-new Airo trainset has officially arrived in Seattle – marking a major milestone in the operator’s journey to introduce a new generation of train services across the region. The trainset has now entered its final testing, staff training, route testing and practice run stage on the Amtrak Cascades route, and will soon begin welcoming […]
TP&W Railway Timetables (January, 1930)
TP&W Railway Timetables (January, 1930) May 18, 26 03:23 PM Featured here is the Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway’s timetables listed in the January, 1930 edition of the “Official Guide Of The Railways.” Read More CSX SD40-2 8888, “Crazy Eights”: The 2001 Runaway Train May 18, 26 02:02 PM On May 15, 2001, a single […]
Railway Data Integration for Better Infrastructure Planning
Railway data integration is becoming a planning priority Railway data integration is no longer just a technical concern sitting in the background of wider digital change. It has become a practical planning issue for rail operators and infrastructure managers who need to make clear, timely and defensible decisions across a live rail network. Asset records, […]
ČD’s Pendolino fleet could return to seven units
ČD’s Pendolino fleet could return to seven units advertisement advertisement To continue reading this article – you need a Railcolor subscription. You can order one here. For our members Matej Plesko A guy born with a passion for the railroad who is interested in everything that moves on the rails. Collector of information and creator […]
Polyurethane Insulated Joint Bars: Reducing Interference at the Wayside
Discover how polyurethane insulated joint bars reduce wayside electrical interference, improve track circuit isolation, and support reliable rail signaling performance in modern high-traffic rail environments. In modern rail operations, the track is no longer just a physical path; it is a sophisticated electrical network. While rail joints are often viewed purely as structural elements designed […]
Tender launched for six railway tunnels in Poland
A new tender for the construction of six railway tunnels in Poland has been launched by the authorities as part of the Podłęże–Piekiełko project—which involves the modernization of 75 km of railway track in the south of the country and the construction of new lines. The tender covers the construction of the new railway line […]
Avanti West Coast to cut services after Government asks it to save money
Avanti West Coast will axe one in seven train services following a Government request to reduce spending, the operator said. Jeang Herng / Shutterstock.com Avanti West Coast said it proposed removing some services with lower demand in response to a request from the Department for Transport (DfT) to cut costs. About 38 daily weekday services […]
Special celebration of railway pioneer George Stephenson planned for June
A special celebration of the life of ‘Father of Railways’ will take place in Chesterfield next month. George Stephenson Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, June 13th at Holy Trinity Church, the final resting place of the engineering pioneer. The event will include the first public display at Holy Trinity of rare artefacts connected […]