Akron, Canton & Youngstown Timetables (March, 1940)
Akron, Canton & Youngstown Timetables (March, 1940) May 12, 26 10:45 PM Featured here is the Akron, Canton & Youngstown’s brief timetable listing in the “Official Guide” from the March, 1940 edition. Read More Minnesota ‘Dinner Train’ Rides At Duluth May 12, 26 12:47 PM One of the best ways to feel the region’s history […]
New Dead-Battery Start Device with 36 VDC Output
intreXis continues to expand its highly proven range of dead-battery start devices for 750 VDC overhead line applications in rail vehicles. In addition to the established 24, 48, 72, and 110 VDC versions, a new 36 VDC output model is now ready to launch — perfectly tailored to meet the demand of North American rail […]
ČD retires “Hydra” DMUs after more than 55 years of service
České dráhy (ČD), the Czech Republic’s national railway operator, is ending the planned use of the 854 series DMUs, known by the nickname “Hydra,” on local and express trains on the Prague–Kladno–Rakovník route. The last scheduled train operated by an 854 series railcar ran on Thursday, May 7, on the Kladno–Rakovník route, departing at 4:11 […]
Icomera Expands Its Rail Connectivity Portfolio with the Launch of the XS1 Router
Rail operators face increasingly diverse onboard connectivity requirements, driven by differences in fleet types, vehicle architecture, space constraints, and operational priorities. To meet those needs, Icomera, a wholly owned subsidiary of Equans, has announced the launch of the XS1, a compact, connectivity-focused rail router designed for deployments where reliable onboard connectivity is the primary requirement. […]
FRA Finalizes 11 Deregulatory Rules From Federal Register
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently finalized 11 deregulatory rules and deleted more than 1,000 words from the Federal Register “to help American rail operators unleash innovation, modernize practices, and bolster safety for workers and passengers.” On July 1, 2025, FRA published a deregulatory package to eliminate “redundant and decades-old” requirements and codify longstanding FRA […]
MetroLink Invites Bidders to Participate in Tender for Trains, Tracks and Stations
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has officially begun the process of inviting prospective bidders to participate in the first stage of the tendering process for the Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract forming part of the wider MetroLink programme. An availability Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Maintain (DBFOM) contract, the agreement will be awarded to a single […]
Paris’ first MI20 unveiled as long delayed RER B fleet finally enters testing
FRANCE: The first MI20 double-deck train for Paris’ RER Line B has been unveiled at Alstom’s Crespin plant, taking the fleet renewal programme for one of Europe’s busiest commuter lines into its test phase ahead of the much-delayed rollout. The Paris region’s public transport authority Île-de-France Mobilités has marked the first outing of an MI20 […]
Minnesota ‘Dinner Train’ Rides At Duluth
Home › Dinner Trains › North Shore Scenic Railroad Published: May 12, 2026 By: Adam Burns At the western tip of Lake Superior, Duluth has long been a city shaped by water, timber, and iron—commodities that demanded heavy transportation and helped make railroading a defining local industry. One of the best ways to feel that history […]
Alto Provides Update on Canada’s High-Speed Rail Programme at USHSR Conference
In recent years, Canada’s Alto High-Speed Rail programme has transitioned from concept to a structured delivery phase. As outlined during the US High Speed Rail Conference, the initiative is now in early development following federal approval, with construction set to begin as early as 2029. The programme aims to connect Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec […]
Basalt to acquire track maintenance plant leasing company RELAM
USA: Mid-market utility, power and transport investor Basalt Infrastructure Partners has agreed to acquire track maintenance plant and road-rail vehicle leasing company RELAM from Paceline Equity Partners. RELAM operates a fleet of 1 500 specialised rail maintenance machines, with its customer base including railway infrastructure managers and contractors across the USA and Canada. ‘RELAM is […]