Spain and Portugal’s railways stick with on-board ticket sales
EUROPE: Stopping the sale of tickets on-board a train is out of the question for the Spanish and Portuguese state railway operators. The topic arose after Belgium’s SNCB announced the end of this sales channel from July 1, 2026. For Renfe and CP, on-board ticket sales remain ‘a very important channel’ for their Spanish and […]
CAF wins EUR 300 million in railway contracts in the Nordic countries
EuroMaint, a subsidiary of the Spanish CAF Group providing railway maintenance services in the Nordic region, has signed new long-term contracts in Sweden and Norway, with a total estimated value of EUR 300 million. The contracts cover maintenance services for regional passenger trains, freight locomotives, and vehicles used in railway infrastructure works. CAF states that […]
UP, NS: Revised Merger Application ‘Fully Complies’ with STB Requirements
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern on May 12 filed a 46-page response (download below) with the Surface Transportation Board refuting comments filed separately by BNSF, CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City challenging their merger application’s completeness and accuracy. UP and NS said they “provided all necessary actual and projected traffic, revenue and market share data […]
IRIS Certification® for Subsidiaries of voestalpine Railway Systems GmbH
voestalpine Signaling Austria GmbH and voestalpine Signaling Sainerholz GmbH, both subsidiaries of voestalpine Railway Systems GmbH, have been successfully certified to the international industry standard IRIS Certification®. This confirms that the quality management system meets the internationally recognised requirements of the railway industry. Management of voestalpine Signaling Austria GmbH and voestalpine Signaling Sainerholz GmbH, said: We are proud to announce our successful IRIS […]
Chicago & Illinois Midland Timetables (March, 1933)
Chicago & Illinois Midland Timetables (March, 1933) May 13, 26 07:15 PM Included here is the Chicago & Illinois Midland’s two-page listing from the March, 1933 edition of the “Official Guide of the Railways.” Read More Scenic Dinner Train Rides (2026): A Complete Guide May 13, 26 01:57 PM Dinner trains have become a popular […]
Lighting the Line: A Practical Proposal for Safer, Smarter Railway Platforms
Platform screen doors cost millions and suit few UK stations. There may be a simpler answer. Platform safety remains one of the most persistent challenges across the railway network. The industry has made substantial investment in signalling, staff training, and operational controls, yet the interface between train and passenger — the Platform Train Interface (PTI) […]
The European Commission proposes a single ticket for train travel
The European Commission has proposed new rules to simplify travel planning and booking in Europe, with a focus on regional, long-distance, and cross-border rail transport. The package aims to make it easier for passengers to buy a single ticket for journeys operated by multiple rail companies and to enjoy full rights along the entire route. […]
FRA Finalises First Set of Deregulatory Rules for US Rail Network
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has finalised a set of 11 deregulatory rules and deleted more than 1,000 words from the Federal Register in an attempt to progress the development of solutions, practice modernisation and bolstering of safety for workers and passengers across the rail industry in the United States. The FRA published a deregulatory […]
Gov. Sherrill Releases NJ Transit Rapid Action Plan
Governor Mikie Sherrill on May 12 announced the release of NJ Transit’s Rapid Action Plan, “a comprehensive roadmap outlining immediate investments in cleanliness, accessibility, public safety, and the digital experience.” The plan includes investments in cleaner vehicles and upgraded stations, NJT LiveView™ to provide real-time GPS tracking of train and light rail service, enhanced safety […]
Why Rail Substructure Maintenance Needs to Change
TrackTex, InterAx Geogrid and GeoSpike are giving railroads a better, and more cost-effective, alternative to repeat maintenance, explains Donald Herbert, Rail Market Manager at Tensar. Ballast settlement and movement is one of the rail industry’s most persistent problems, driven by water, fine-grained soil and the relentless pressure of axle loads on trackbeds that can be […]