Gardena tunnel excavation on Brenner Base Tunnel begins
Webuild has started excavation works on the Gardena tunnel, part of the Brenner Base Tunnel, with the launch of the TBM “Kathrin” on the Fortezza–Ponte Gardena section. The project, carried out for Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, will help transform freight and passenger transport between Italy and Central Europe and represents one of the most significant Alpine […]
Siemens Acquiring MERMEC ‘Key Businesses’
Siemens Mobility on May 14 reported signing an agreement to acquire “several key businesses” of MERMEC Group, an Italian supplier of railway signaling, electrification, diagnostics, and measurement technologies. The transaction, it said, “will significantly strengthen Siemens’ global rail portfolio, with a particular focus on diagnostics and measurement technologies, while further expanding its signaling activities, industrial […]
Railroad Museums In The USA (2026): A Complete Guide
Home › Museums Last revised: May 13, 2026 By: Adam Burns Railroad museums are fascinating places of history, whether you carry a particular interest in trains or not. They teach us about one of America’s oldest industries, how it functions, and its continued importance within today’s economy. Many in the public have no idea that […]
DB is involved in the development of railway infrastructure in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and DB Engineering & Consulting have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of railway infrastructure in Africa. On May 6, a delegation from the AfDB Group met with DB Engineering & Consulting, the engineering and consulting division of the German railway company Deutsche Bahn. Discussions focused on how […]
Class I Briefs: UP, NS, CPKC
Union Pacific (UP) reports record grain volumes for export to the West Coast and Mexico in first-quarter 2026. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) grows its REDI-Site industrial development pipeline; and Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) Signals & Communications Maintenance team in Golden, B.C., and Mechanical Car team in Thunder Bay, Ont., mark safety milestones. UP in […]
Scenic Dinner Train Rides (2026): A Complete Guide
Home › Dinner Trains Last revised: May 13, 2026 By: Adam Burns Dinner train rides are a relatively new type of excursion, hearkening back to the days of yore when one could enjoy first class cuisine while traveling by train. Today’s experiences lack an extended, multi-day journey and typically last just a few hours. Along with […]
CAF wins EUR 300 million in railway contracts in the Nordic countries
EuroMaint, a subsidiary of the Spanish CAF Group providing railway maintenance services in the Nordic region, has signed new long-term contracts in Sweden and Norway, with a total estimated value of EUR 300 million. The contracts cover maintenance services for regional passenger trains, freight locomotives, and vehicles used in railway infrastructure works. CAF states that […]
UP, NS: Revised Merger Application ‘Fully Complies’ with STB Requirements
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern on May 12 filed a 46-page response (download below) with the Surface Transportation Board refuting comments filed separately by BNSF, CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City challenging their merger application’s completeness and accuracy. UP and NS said they “provided all necessary actual and projected traffic, revenue and market share data […]
Chicago & Illinois Midland Timetables (March, 1933)
Chicago & Illinois Midland Timetables (March, 1933) May 13, 26 07:15 PM Included here is the Chicago & Illinois Midland’s two-page listing from the March, 1933 edition of the “Official Guide of the Railways.” Read More Scenic Dinner Train Rides (2026): A Complete Guide May 13, 26 01:57 PM Dinner trains have become a popular […]
The European Commission proposes a single ticket for train travel
The European Commission has proposed new rules to simplify travel planning and booking in Europe, with a focus on regional, long-distance, and cross-border rail transport. The package aims to make it easier for passengers to buy a single ticket for journeys operated by multiple rail companies and to enjoy full rights along the entire route. […]