Vossloh acquires a company specializing in LiDAR technology
Vossloh AG has announced its firm intention to acquire the British company Cordel Group, which specializes in LiDAR technology and digital solutions for monitoring and optimizing railway infrastructure. With this acquisition, Vossloh is strengthening its growth strategy in the field of digital solutions for the railway sector. The proposed offer to acquire the shares of […]
Siemens Mobility to Acquire Key MERMEC Group Businesses
Siemens Mobility has announced it will acquire a number of key businesses of the MERMEC Group, an Italian company specialising in railway signalling, electrification, diagnostics and measurement technologies. The transaction will seek to strengthen Siemens’ international rail portfolio, with a particular focus on diagnostics and measurement technologies whilst expanding its signalling activities, industrial footprint and […]
Cotton Belt Railroad Timetables (January, 1930)
Cotton Belt Railroad Timetables (January, 1930) May 18, 26 12:00 AM Featured here is the St. Louis Southwestern Railway’s timetables from the January, 1930 edition of the “Official Guide Of The Railways.” Read More Pere Marquette Timetables (January, 1930) May 17, 26 11:42 PM Presented here is the Pere Marquette Railway’s timetables from the January, […]
Contract for the installation of ETCS on the Ratingen–Leverkusen line
Photo: City of Leverkusen As part of the Rhine-Alpine Corridor project, Alstom has been awarded the contract to implement ETCS on the Ratingen–Leverkusen line, which is part of the North Sea–Rhine–Mediterranean corridor within Germany. The project involves equipping 43 km of track with ETCS Level 2 with signals, with work scheduled for completion by the […]
Maryland ‘Murder Mystery’ Dinner Train Rides
Home › Murder Mystery Trains › Maryland Published: May 17, 2026 By: Adam Burns Maryland is known for its scenic landscapes, historical landmarks, and vibrant culture, but did you know that it’s also home to some of the most thrilling murder mystery dinner train rides? These captivating journeys combine the nostalgia of rail travel with the […]
SIM Factor delivers simulators to PKP Intercity
PKP Intercity, Poland’s national long-distance rail operator, now has seven simulators for training train drivers, following the installation of four new units in Kraków, Katowice, Wrocław, and Poznań. The value of the contract signed by PKP Intercity for the new equipment is over 2.1 million zlotys gross. The simulators will be used by over 900 […]
Virginia ‘Murder Mystery’ Dinner Train Rides
Home › Murder Mystery Trains › Virginia Published: May 17, 2026 By: Adam Burns Virginia, with its rich tapestry of history and culture, is home to a unique blend of attractions that not only intrigue but enchant both residents and visitors alike. Among these attractions, murder mystery dinner trains stand out as a captivating fusion of […]
Westbahn calls for the rapid implementation of the European Single Rail Ticket
Westbahn, the private rail operator in Austria, is calling for the rapid implementation of the European Single Ticketing system, which would make it easier for passengers to purchase train tickets for international travel, regardless of the operators involved. The company welcomes the European Commission’s plans regarding the new European rail package, which would facilitate the […]
Minneapolis & St. Louis Timetables (August, 1952)
Minneapolis & St. Louis Timetables (August, 1952) May 17, 26 01:19 PM Featured here is the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway’s timetables featured in the August, 1952 edition of the “Official Guide Of The Railways.” Read More Virginia ‘Murder Mystery’ Dinner Train Rides May 17, 26 01:10 PM Among the state’s railroad attractions, murder mystery […]
Paul’s Blog – May 16, 2026
On Saturday, May 16, volunteers Dwight, Colin, Bruce, Dannis, Nick, Gabriel, Reilly, Angelo and Paul got busy replacing ties on our main running track. The crew replaced three more ties that will help keep our track stable and in gauge. The work was straightforward with only a minor issue with some tie plates under a […]