Detroit & Mackinac Timetables (January, 1930)
Detroit & Mackinac Timetables (January, 1930) May 14, 26 04:13 PM Featured here is the Detroit & Mackinac Railway’s brief timetable listing from the January, 1930 edition of the “Official Guide Of The Railways.” Read More Friends of the 261 to Host Exclusive Charity Dinner May 14, 26 02:34 PM Friends of the 261, the […]
Siemens Mobility moves to acquire key MERMEC businesses, expanding rail diagnostics and signaling reach
Siemens Mobility has announced a major strategic move in the global railway industry, signing an agreement to acquire several key businesses of Italy’s MERMEC Group, significantly expanding its capabilities in signaling, diagnostics, and railway infrastructure technologies. RFI BTR 813 in Castelmaggiore on 11.11.2024 © Igli Sheldija The acquisition marks a notable strengthening of Siemens Mobility’s […]
Railmark Holdings returns to the passenger rail sector
USA: Rail freight and engineering company Railmark Holdings is returning to the passenger rail services sector through its subsidiary Train Travel, which provides consulting, operating and mechanical services to transport agencies, operators and states seeking expansion or new services. Railmark said Train Travel has a ‘storied 38-year past’ with its former Star Clipper Dinner Train […]
Gardena tunnel excavation on Brenner Base Tunnel begins
Webuild has started excavation works on the Gardena tunnel, part of the Brenner Base Tunnel, with the launch of the TBM “Kathrin” on the Fortezza–Ponte Gardena section. The project, carried out for Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, will help transform freight and passenger transport between Italy and Central Europe and represents one of the most significant Alpine […]
European Commission Proposes New Rules to Enable Seamless European Train Travel
The European Commission has proposed a new set of rules that aim to enable seamless travel across Europe. A set of three proposals will simplify planning and booking for regional, long-distance and cross-border travel – particularly for rail journeys involving multiple operators, as well as ensure better protection for rail passengers for the entire journey. […]
Monterrey monorail construction still underway as World Cup deadline nears
MEXICO: Monterrey metro operator Metrorrey hopes to launch limited services on parts of monorail lines 4 and 6 when the city hosts FIFA World Cup matches in June, but the start of full passenger service is not now expected until 2027, and there is no confirmed date. The state government of Nuevo León had intended […]
Siemens Acquiring MERMEC ‘Key Businesses’
Siemens Mobility on May 14 reported signing an agreement to acquire “several key businesses” of MERMEC Group, an Italian supplier of railway signaling, electrification, diagnostics, and measurement technologies. The transaction, it said, “will significantly strengthen Siemens’ global rail portfolio, with a particular focus on diagnostics and measurement technologies, while further expanding its signaling activities, industrial […]
Amtrak Unveils New Freedom250 NextGen Acela Train
Amtrak has unveiled its brand-new Freedom250 NextGen Acela train. Revealed during a ceremony attended by Amtrak Vice President of Government Affairs & Corporate Communications Ken Altman, US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, FRA Administrator David Fink, Amtrak Board Member Joel Szabat, and other leaders in Washington, DC; the train departed on a journey shortly after […]
Vossloh to acquire rail surveying technology specialist Cordel Group
UK: Track and rail infrastructure component supplier Vossloh has announced its intention to acquire UK-based LiDAR specialist Cordel. Voissloh said digital technology is a strategic priority for the group, and Cordel offers a differentiated suite of digital asset monitoring and optimisation technologies. Cordel provides hardware and software for the processing and analysis of survey-grade digital […]
Railroad Museums In The USA (2026): A Complete Guide
Home › Museums Last revised: May 13, 2026 By: Adam Burns Railroad museums are fascinating places of history, whether you carry a particular interest in trains or not. They teach us about one of America’s oldest industries, how it functions, and its continued importance within today’s economy. Many in the public have no idea that […]