China wants to build a high-speed undersea rail tunnel
China is considering building a high-speed undersea rail tunnel under the Bohai Strait, in a project that would connect the cities of Dalian, in Liaoning Province, and Yantai, in Shandong Province. If completed, the new link would reduce travel time between the two cities from several hours to approximately 40 minutes. The project is touted […]
Extreme Steam Extravaganza set for Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways will host a new summer gala, the ‘Extreme Steam Extravaganza’, from June 19–21, 2026, promising an unusual and intensive programme of operations. Billed under the theme of “Weird and Wonderful”, the three-day event will feature a wide range of unusual train formations, rarely-seen locomotive combinations and complex shunting movements, […]
Historic station for sale for £1!
GLASGOW’S C-listed semi-derelict Possil station, built by the Caledonian Railway in 1897, can now be bought for just £1 as it has been officially declared ownerless. This move is thanks to it passing into Crown ownership under the King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer scheme, meaning it could be purchased by a community group and restored […]
Transit Briefs: VIA Rail, MDOT MTA, NACCA/Alto, SEPTA
VIA Rail PressReader has announced an expansion of its partnership with VIA Rail to extend complimentary access for eligible passengers beyond business lounges. Passengers in business classes on VIA Rails’ The Ocean, The Canadian and The Corridor routes can now access PressReader 20 hours before departure and up to four hours after arrival, offering uninterrupted […]
Signalling: Delivering low-cost obstacle detection to support København’s S-Bane automation
National operator DSB is working on a pioneering programme to equip København’s S-bane for fully automated operation without using platform edge barriers. Contracts are due to be let later this year for an obstacle-detection system that could pave the way for cost-effective GoA4 applications worldwide, as Executive Vice President for Strategy & Rolling Stock Jürgen […]
Central of Georgia Timetables (August, 1952)
Central of Georgia Timetables (August, 1952) May 08, 26 11:51 PM Featured is the Central of Georgia Railway’s complete timetable listing from the August, 1952 edition of the “Official Guide Of The Railways.” Read More Pittsburgh & West Virginia Timetables (September, 1937) May 08, 26 11:30 PM Presented here is the Pittsburgh & West Virginia’s […]
Bringing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Connectivity to Scotland’s Rail Network
Nomad Digital is proud to be deliver new onboard WiFi connectivity for ScotRail as part of Alstom’s long-term services and refurbishment programme for the Class 222 fleet in partnership with Beacon Rail. This marks an important step forward in how passengers experience rail travel across Scotland’s key intercity routes, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Inverness. A New Approach to Onboard Connectivity As part of this programme, Nomad […]
Madrid is preparing the first fully automated metro line in its network
The Madrid Region is investing EUR 8 million to adapt the platforms at the 28 stations of Line 6 of the Madrid Metro, also known as the Circular Line, as part of a project that will make it the first driverless line in the Spanish capital’s metro network by 2027. The contract was recently awarded, […]
Stadler to Deliver Eight Trains for Service Between Dublin & Belfast
Railway companies Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) and Translink NI Railways (NIR) have ordered a set of eight FLIRT Intercity trains from Stadler, as well as associated maintenance services. The contract marks the first time Stadler has been awarded a contract to provide rolling stock for the island. The trains will operate on services between Dublin and […]
McCoy to Helm The Port of Virginia®
The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners has appointed Sarah J. McCoy as CEO of The Port of Virginia®, the fifth leader since port unification in 1972. She has been serving as interim CEO and Executive Director since January. The Port of Virginia® is served by Norfolk Southern and CSX. (Courtesy of VPA) McCoy, […]