Australia’s Inland Rail freight line project scaled back
AUSTRALIA: The government has announced A$1.75bn of funding for rail freight, but has stopped development of the northern section of the 1 600 km Inland Rail project. This would have allowed the journey time for container trains between Melbourne and Brisbane to be reduced from 33 h to less than 24 h. On May 6 […]
“Tren a Thref” Returns to the Dee Valley Following Glowing Visitor Feedback
A unique visitor experience celebrating the heritage, scenery and stories of the Dee Valley is returning this spring following a successful launch earlier this year and outstanding feedback from visitors. The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has once again partnered with Dee Valley Tours to deliver “Tren a Thref: The Corwen Heritage Adventure”, with the next […]
Oregon Beer Tasting Train Rides (2026)
Home › Beer & Ale Tasting Trains › Oregon Published: May 7, 2026 By: Adam Burns If your idea of a perfect night out involves craft beer, scenery, and the gentle rhythm of jointed rail, Santiam Excursion Trains delivers a refreshingly different kind of “brew tour.” Based in Lebanon, Oregon, this operation has built a reputation […]
DB InfraGO Reports Stabilisation of German Rail Network in 2025
New data from DB InfraGO’s 2025 condition report shows that the German rail network has begun to stabilise, with the average condition rating for the entire rail network remaining at 3.00 – the same level as the previous year. Data suggests that a long-term downward trend has now been halted, with station ratings improving slightly […]
Stadler trains ordered to make the Dublin – Belfast Enterprise ‘a true flagship service’
EUROPE: The €698m contract for Stadler to supply a fleet of eight Flirt inter-city trainsets for the Belfast – Dublin cross-border Enterprise service which is jointly operated by Northern Ireland’s Translink and the Republic of Ireland’s Iarnród Éireann was formally signed at Belfast Grand Central Station on May 7. The trainsets and associated infrastructure upgrades […]
ÖBB presents CityJet KISS double-deck EMUs, soon will enter regular service
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Brightline Rail Services Integrated into Amadeus Travel Platform
Brightline Florida has been integrated into the Amadeus Travel Platform, allowing travel sellers connected to the platform to book Brightline rail services within existing booking workflows with air and other transport services. The integration means Brightline services are now available through standard distribution channels used by travel agents and corporate travel planners worldwide. It enables […]
Siemens Mobility hands over first D9 electric locomotive to Indian Railways
INDIA: Siemens Mobility has officially handed over the first of 1 200 WAG D9 electric freight locomotives which it is supplying to Indian Railways. The company also opened a maintenance depot in Visakhapatnam. ‘With our leading technology, we are supporting the country’s goal of shifting more freight to rail, boosting logistics efficiency, and significantly reducing […]
EU funding for Slovakian BEMU fleet
ZSSK has secured European funding for the new Slovakian BEMU fleet ordered from a consortium formed by Škoda and ŽOS Trnava. The national passenger rail operator of Slovakia, Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) concluded a non-repayable funding agreement with the Ministry of Transport, which entered into force in April 2026. The total eligible project value amounts […]
Looking Ahead to the Future of Infrastructure: Intelligent Monitoring and Diagnostic Systems for Maximum Availability
Increased traffic, higher utilisation rates, and the demand for 24/7 availability are putting pressure on operators worldwide. At the same time, expectations regarding efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness are rising. How can this balancing act be managed? Diagnostic and monitoring systems are creating a new foundation for operations. They enable continuous condition monitoring of infrastructure and […]