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. […]
Gov. Sherrill Releases NJ Transit Rapid Action Plan
Governor Mikie Sherrill on May 12 announced the release of NJ Transit’s Rapid Action Plan, “a comprehensive roadmap outlining immediate investments in cleanliness, accessibility, public safety, and the digital experience.” The plan includes investments in cleaner vehicles and upgraded stations, NJT LiveView™ to provide real-time GPS tracking of train and light rail service, enhanced safety […]
Alabama – Murder Mystery – Dinner Train Rides
Home › Murder Mystery Trains › Alabama Published: May 13, 2026 By: Adam Burns In the heart of Alabama, a unique experience awaits those who are both culinary enthusiasts and mystery aficionados. Imagine a setting where the charm of vintage railcars meets the enigmatic allure of a whodunit, all while savoring a gourmet meal. This is […]
Companies selected for Sydney’s biggest ticketing system overhaul
Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) has awarded two contracts for the complete modernisation of Sydney’s ticketing system. The contracts form part of the Opal Next Generation programme, also known as Opal 2.0. Valued at AUD 820 million (USD 593 million), Opal 2.0 is the most significant project aimed at delivering faster, more affordable and […]
LA Metro Purple Line Grows
Effective Friday, May 8 at 12:30 PM, the subway system operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) became 3.92 miles longer, with the opening of three new stations under Wilshire Boulevard in West Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. LA Metro The new stations are located at LaBrea Avenue, Fairfax Avenue and LaCienega […]
Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Timetables (March, 1940)
Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Timetables (March, 1940) May 13, 26 12:03 AM Featured here is the Roarin’ Elgin’s single page timetable listing from the March, 1940 issue of the “Official Guide Of The Railways.” Read More Algoma Central Railway Timetables (March, 1940) May 12, 26 11:51 PM Highlighted here is the Algoma Central Railway’s single […]
CRRC delivers first fully automated metro train to Hangzhou
CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Rolling Stock, a subsidiary of Chinese rail manufacturer CRRC, has rolled out the first fully automated metro train for the network in Hangzhou, a major city in eastern China. The train will enter service on Line 12 of the Hangzhou Metro and is designed for a maximum operating speed of 100 km/h. […]
Class I Briefs: BNSF, UP
BNSF celebrates its Safety Employees of the Year. Also, Union Pacific’s (UP) Chicago Service Unit earns a 2025 Safety Bell Award and UP brings its Silver Spike along for the Big Boy’s eastward tour in honor of the 157th anniversary of the driving of the Golden Spike. BNSF has recognized three Safety Employees of the […]
Akron, Canton & Youngstown Timetables (March, 1940)
Akron, Canton & Youngstown Timetables (March, 1940) May 12, 26 10:45 PM Featured here is the Akron, Canton & Youngstown’s brief timetable listing in the “Official Guide” from the March, 1940 edition. Read More Minnesota ‘Dinner Train’ Rides At Duluth May 12, 26 12:47 PM One of the best ways to feel the region’s history […]
ČD retires “Hydra” DMUs after more than 55 years of service
České dráhy (ČD), the Czech Republic’s national railway operator, is ending the planned use of the 854 series DMUs, known by the nickname “Hydra,” on local and express trains on the Prague–Kladno–Rakovník route. The last scheduled train operated by an 854 series railcar ran on Thursday, May 7, on the Kladno–Rakovník route, departing at 4:11 […]