Transit Briefs: LA Metro, PANYNJ, Northeast Corridor Commission, TTC
LA Metro LA Metro’s highly anticipated D Line Extension Section 1 will open at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8, with subway service to three new art-filled stations at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega. When it debuts, the D Line, LA Metro says, “will offer fast, frequent and high-capacity subway service connecting Union Station, […]
Škoda to deliver electric trains to Uzbekistan
The Škoda Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement to deliver 10 modern electric trains to Uzbekistan, in a project with an estimated value of over EUR 120 million. The agreement includes not only the supply of the trains, but also the creation of a joint venture for localization and service, as well as the […]
Switzerland: Alstom to Modernise Lausanne’s m2 Metro
Transports publics de la région lausannoise (tl) and Alstom have signed a brand-new contract for the modernisation of Lausanne’s m2 metro line. The project, which has been valued at 295 million EUR, will enable more frequent services and increased passenger capacity via the implementation of a new communications based train control (CBTC) system, alongside a […]
Rail Insights 2026 Set for June 11
BNSF President and CEO Katie Farmer will kick off Railway Age’s 12th Annual Rail Insights Conference, to be held virtually June 11, bringing together industry leaders for frank discussions on the trends and challenges shaping the North American rail sector. During this free event, Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono and Financial Editor David Nahass of […]
Federal Investment Interest Grows for Brightline West Rail Line
The U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition has expressed support for recent remarks by David Fink, head of the Federal Railroad Administration, regarding potential federal investment in the Brightline West rail project. Mr Fink spoke at a conference in Washington, D.C. on 30 April, where he indicated interest in backing the proposed high-speed rail line connecting […]
New Jersey Murder Mystery Dinner Train Rides (2026)
Home › Murder Mystery Trains › New Jersey Published: April 6, 2026 By: Adam Burns There’s a unique thrill that comes from blending sumptuous dining with a gripping whodunit tale, all while savoring the scenic landscapes. This is the allure of a murder mystery dinner train ride—a theatrical, culinary, and scenic adventure wrapped in one intriguing […]
Stadler Polska Delivers First of 75 FLIRT Trains to Koleje Mazowieckie
Stadler Polska has officially delivered the first nine of 75 modern FLIRT trains to Koleje Mazowieckie, marking the beginning of the implementation of contracts concluded in 2024-2025. The new vehicles will begin running on selected routes this month, including providing services from Warsaw to Dęblin and Skierniewice. Stadler Polska has delivered the first nine of […]
Construction begins on a new locomotive depot in Warsaw
PKP Intercity has officially launched the construction of a new locomotive depot in Warsaw, with the work being carried out by a consortium comprising Trakcja and DB Projekt. The new locomotive depot in Warsaw is one of the most significant infrastructure investments by Poland’s long-distance rail operator. The project in the Warszawa Grochów area includes […]
Canada: First Construction Package Awarded for Hamilton Light Rail
The Government of Ontario, the Government of Canada and Metrolinx have awarded the first major contract for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. The contract has been awarded to the Hamilton Transit Alliance, led by Aecon Infrastructure, with design support from Hatch, Egis and Systra. The selection follows a competitive procurement process. An artist’s […]
Stadler delivers first Flirts from record order for Poland’s capital region
Stadler has delivered the first nine of 75 Flirt electric multiple-units ordered by Warszawa area regional train operator Koleje Mazowieckie, with entry into service on routes from the capital to Dęblin and Skierniewice planned for May. Koleje Mazowieckie initially ordered 50 Flirt EMUs from Stadler in 2024, then added a further 25 units through two follow-up […]