New London-Stirling train service to launch this month
Lumo will launch a new train service between London and central Scotland later this month, the operator has announced. The FirstGroup-owned company said its West Coast Main Line (WCML) operation between Euston and Stirling is “designed to offer low-cost fares and attract more people to train over air and road”. The service will launch on […]
Setting the Stage for the Fifth Edition of the Region’s Leading Logistics Hub
BUCHAREST, 2026. The strategic importance of the Southeast European transport corridor is set to take center stage once again. The organizers of TransLogistica Romania have officially launched the planning phase for the landmark fifth edition, scheduled to take place at ROMEXPO in Bucharest, from September 8-10, 2026. As the event matures, it continues to solidify its role as a vital […]
Latest £150 Million Phase of Investment to Begin on Greater Manchester Tram Network
A new 150 million GBP phase of renovations is set to begin on Greater Manchester’s tram network later this month as essential track replacement work aims to improve both network safety and resilience. As a result, no trams will run between Victoria and Rochdale town centre from Saturday 16 to Friday 29 May due to […]
Dublin automated metro procurement launched
IRELAND: Transport Infrastructure Ireland has launched the tendering process for the M500 contract to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the planned MetroLink automated metro line. It will run 18.8 km through Dublin from Swords in the north to Charlemont in the south. TII said this is a significant milestone, marking the progression from planning […]
FTA: $28.5MM for ‘More Family Friendly, Affordable’ Mass Transit
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on May 11 announced a $28.5 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through its Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented (TOD) Planning to invest in making mass transit “more family friendly and affordable.” The Pilot Program, which looks to partner with communities interested in proposals that “advance safety, innovation and making commuting […]
June 2026 | The Railway Hub
Grab the brand-new June issue of Railways Illustrated magazine for the best coverage of today’s railway scene. Railways Illustrated reflects the energy and vitality of the present-day railway scene. Here’s what’s in the June issue: Because they could The Branch Line Society, GB Railfreight, Eastern Rail Services and Europhoenix Rail joined forces to deliver five days of Class 37 haulage […]
Eurostar, SBB and SNCF to plan direct Switzerland to London train services
EUROPE: International high speed train operator Eurostar, Swiss Federal Railways and French national passenger operator SNCF Voyageurs have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-operate to develop plans for direct train services between Switzerland and London. On May 11 the three operators said they see strong customer demand for a direct rail connection to the […]
HS2 train depot and control centre deal provides jobs boost for Birmingham – High-Speed Rail Group
HS2 Ltd has confirmed that Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Ltd and Aureos Rail Ltd (TWA JV) will deliver the control centre and rolling stock depot in Birmingham, marking a significant milestone in the programme’s development. The contract, valued at approximately £856 million, will see the joint venture transform the disused 70-hectare former LDV and Metro-Cammell site […]
A special touch for our special engine – Pueblo Railway Museum
In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday in 2026, the Pueblo Railway Museum will soon be adding a special touch to the red, white and blue Patriot engine that we are using for our train rides this summer. A local company will be creating a special “America 250” decal to add a fresh layer of […]
Original Norfolk Southern Timetables (January, 1930)
Original Norfolk Southern Timetables (January, 1930) May 11, 26 10:06 AM Featured here is the complete timetable listing of the original Norfolk Southern Railway from the January, 1930 edition of the “Official Guide.” Read More Atlantic and Danville Railway: Serving Southern VA May 11, 26 09:50 AM The Atlantic and Danville Railway (reporting mark AD), […]