Does the US Need a Nationwide High-Speed Rail Plan?
The US High Speed Rail Conference (USHSR), held in Washington, D.C. from 12-14 May 2026, brought together industry leaders to discuss the future of high-speed rail in America. High-speed rail can offer significant benefits in addressing congestion, enabling regional economic growth, widening access to housing markets, and improving mobility for millions of Americans. To leverage […]
American Track acquires Queen City Railroad Construction
USA: North American Rail Solutions’ rail infrastructure subsidiary American Track has acquired Queen City Railroad Construction, which provides maintenance and construction services for industrial and short line customers. Tennessee-based Queen City will be integrated into Fort Worth based American Track’s rail construction group to expand its capabilities and geographic reach. American Track COO Stacey Posey […]
Long-awaited legislation for new rail body in King’s Speech
The King’s Speech on Wednesday included long-awaited legislation to create a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways. William Barton / Shutterstock.com Great British Railways (GBR) will bring responsibility for tracks and trains under a single organisation for the first time since privatisation in the mid-1990s. The Government said having decision making on access […]
PKP Cargo signs agreement for military mobility in Poland
PKP Cargo, which is currently undergoing restructuring, is entering the military mobility sector in Poland by signing an agreement with the Ministry of National Defense. The partnership establishes a framework for cooperation to develop the logistics and transport capabilities used by the Polish Armed Forces, in the context of the current tense geopolitical changes. The […]
Amtrak Officially Accepts First Airo Trainset
Amtrak has celebrated the official acceptance of its first Airo trainset. The unit, which departed from the Bear Maintenance Facility earlier this week, will now begin its cross-country journey west to Seattle. The train has now begun its journey to Seattle © Amtrak Upon arrival in Washington; final testing will begin before the unit welcomes […]
EuroMaint lands Nordic maintenance contracts worth €300m
EuroMaint takes over Pågatågen fleet In southern Sweden, EuroMaint will take over from Alstom maintenance of the X61 regional EMUs used on Pågatågen services under an agreement with VR Sverige. The contract award follows regional transport agency Skånetrafiken selecting the Swedish subsidiary of Finland’s state-owned rail group to continue operating Pågatågen services from December 2027. […]
Amtrak Unveils Freedom250 NextGen Acela – Railway Age
Amtrak on May 7 debuted its Freedom250 NextGen Acela train in Washington, D.C. Amtrak Vice President of Government Affairs and Corporate Communications Ken Altman; U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy; FRA Administrator David Fink; Amtrak Board Member Joel Szabat; and other D.C. leaders took part in the unveiling ceremony. “The train’s design draws inspiration from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s […]
DM&IR Railroad Timetables (March, 1940)
DM&IR Railroad Timetables (March, 1940) May 15, 26 12:25 AM Highlighted here is the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range’s timetable listing from the March, 1940 edition of the “Official Guide Of The Railways.” Read More Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Timetables (January, 1930) May 15, 26 12:17 AM Featured here is the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton […]
Alstom may sell the Kassel plant where Traxx locomotives are manufactured
Alstom is considering the sale of its locomotive plant in Kassel, Germany, one of the oldest railway manufacturing facilities in Europe. However, discussions with potential buyers are still in the early stages, and the company maintains that no decision has been made. According to the German publication HNA, Alstom has begun discussions with potential buyers […]
NYC Transit Tech Lab Announces 2026 Project Partners
The Transit Tech Lab—a public-private initiative created by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Partnership Fund for New York City—on May 14 reported that 18 companies have been selected to conduct proofs of concept at five New York Metropolitan Area partner agencies as part of its eighth annual challenge program. This year’s two challenges […]