Italo to enter the German market and is preparing a EUR 3.6 billion investment
The Italian private operator Italo aims to enter Germany’s high-speed rail market with a EUR 3.6 billion investment plan, with the first trains scheduled to enter service in 2028. The project aims to enter one of Europe’s largest rail markets and launch direct competition with Deutsche Bahn’s ICE services. According to reports in the Italian […]
Pennsylvania Railroad Museums (2026): A Complete Guide
Home › Museums › Pennsylvania Published: May 1, 2026 By: Adam Burns Pennsylvania, with its rich railroading history, is home to several fascinating railroad museums that serve as windows into the past, showcasing the evolution of train travel and its impact on society. Each museum in the state has its own unique offerings, reflecting the varied […]
British Railways Trials Microfilm System for Maintenance Records at Ashford in 1953
A 1953 report outlines a British Railways Southern Region trial using microfilm to store and retrieve maintenance information at Chart Leacon Repair Shops and Inspection Shed, Ashford, Kent. The trial includes Reader/Printer machinery and multiple Mercury Readers for use across repair shops and inspection depots. Have a read of the report, as it appeared in […]
ETF criticises AccelerateEU plan
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) criticises the European Commission’s new “AccelerateEU” communication, arguing that Brussels is once again coming up with solutions to the energy crisis too late and too timidly, especially when it comes to transport. In a rapid reaction published after the plan’s presentation, the ETF states that the measures proposed by […]
Regulation: Central America’s railways need ‘governance before kilometres’
Rail and metro investment is back on the agenda across a swathe of Central and South America. However, as legal specialist Elvira Palomino Alarcón explains, understanding how best to regulate these railways in the operational phase is as important as agreeing what is to be built. Railways are returning to the centre of the policy […]
Alabama Railroad Museums (2026): A Complete Guide
Home › Museums › Alabama Published: May 1, 2026 By: Adam Burns Railroad museums are fascinating venues where history enthusiasts can explore the rich heritage of America’s railroad industry. Alabama, with its storied past and vibrant connection to the railroad industry, is home to several captivating railroad museums. These museums offer visitors detailed insights into the […]
Rolls-Royce signs major contract for the maintenance of Alpha Trains’ diesel trains
Rolls-Royce Power Systems and the rail leasing company Alpha Trains have signed a long-term framework agreement for approximately 700 overhauls of the mtu PowerPack systems installed on the diesel multiple units in the Alpha Trains fleet. The contract covers the entire remaining service life of the Coradia Lint, Talent, and Desiro trainsets currently in operation […]
Siemens Mobility to Deliver Up to 200 Double-Deck Trains to SBB
SBB has signed a new contract with Siemens Mobility Switzerland for the initial supply of 116 six-car Desiro DoSto double-deck trains, as well as an option for up to 84 additional trains. The order has been valued at approximately 2 billion Swiss Francs, with all new units set to enter service on the Zurich s-Bahn […]
Big Four/CCC&StL Railroad Timetables (January, 1910)
Big Four/CCC&StL Railroad Timetables (January, 1910) May 01, 26 04:27 PM Featured here is the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway (“Big Four”) timetables from the January, 1910 edition of the “Official Guide.” Read More Bessemer & Lake Erie Timetables (March, 1940) May 01, 26 04:15 PM Featured here is the B&LE’s single page […]
Stop the Rail Merger Coalition Forms to Oppose Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger
A new industry coalition has been launched to oppose the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, warning that the deal could reshape the United States rail sector and reduce competition. The group, known as the Stop the Rail Merger Coalition, brings together rail operators, trade associations and labour representatives from across the US […]