Join us for National Train Day, Saturday May 9! – Pueblo Railway Museum
Join the Pueblo Railway Museum for National Train Day on Saturday, May 9! Train rides will be available from 10AM to 2PM behind the Depot. Train ride tickets are $15 for a ride in the engine, and $10 for a ride in one of our three cabooses. Children under 3 ride the train free! Cash […]
New European support for Ukrainian railways
Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine’s national railway company (UZ), is receiving European support in the form of a EUR 44 million grant as part of efforts to strengthen the resilience of Ukraine’s energy system. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Union, and the United Kingdom are coordinating their support to improve Ukraine’s resilience and […]
Ground Broken on Chicago Red Line Extension Project
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Senator Dick Durbin, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Acting President Nora Leerhsen and other dignitaries last week to break ground on the Red Line Extension (RLE) Project. Widely considered to be the largest and most transformational capital construction project in CTA history; the project will see the Red Line extended by 5.5 […]
Transit Briefs: PANYNJ, Amtrak, Metro-North, Caltrain
PANYNJ PANYNJ announced April 29 a series of major service and operational enhancements to the PATH rail system beginning in May that the transit agency says will “expand train service, broaden fare payment options, and deliver long-sought improvements to riders throughout the 118-year-old system.” The improvements follow the completion of PATH Forward, the Port Authority’s […]
Train Braking, A Source of Energy
The advance of rail electrification is creating an opportunity that many infrastructure providers are not yet taking advantage of, such as recovering the energy available within their own network. In an environment where efficiency and sustainability are critical, allowing that energy to go to waste is no longer viable. Salicru is highlighting this challenge to […]
Chicago & North Western Timetables (August, 1952)
Chicago & North Western Timetables (August, 1952) May 01, 26 12:55 PM The information here covers Chicago & North Western’s public timetables from the August, 1952 issue of the “Official Guide.” Read More North Carolina Whiskey Tasting Train Rides (2026) May 01, 26 09:51 AM One of the GSMR’s most distinctive special events is Spirits […]
UK: Contracts Signed to Reopen Portishead Line
The reinstatement of the Portishead railway line has taken another step closer to realisation following the signing of contracts worth 200 million GBP at Bristol Temple Meads. Two new stations will also be delivered as part of efforts to reopen the line, which closed to passengers in 1964. Invited guests were taken on a special […]
KAI, SURGE, and HUAWEI Sign Strategic Tripartite MOU to Accelerate 5G+AI Innovation in Indonesia’s Railway System
Jakarta, April 15, 2026 – PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) (“KAI”), Indonesia’s national railway operator, PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk (“SURGE”), and PT Huawei Tech Investment (“Huawei”) signed today a strategic tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate the adoption of 5G+AI technologies across Indonesia’s railway system. The collaboration aims to enhance railway safety, operational […]
José Santa Bárbara, designer of the CP logo, passes away aged 89.
José Manuel Ludovice Santa Bárbara, designer of the iconic logo and liveries for Comboios de Portugal (CP), sadly passed away aged 89 on the 28th of April 2026. In honour of his legendary design work, we would like to take a moment to reflect on his impressive career: Born in Lisbon in 1936, José Manuel […]
Colorado Backs BNSF Agreement to Enable Denver–Fort Collins Rail Service
A term sheet agreed between Colorado transport bodies and BNSF Railway has established the basis for a proposed passenger rail service linking Denver and Fort Collins. This marks a key step towards reintroducing intercity rail along the northern Front Range. The agreement follows negotiations led by the Joint Service Executive Committee and outlines the key […]