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 […]
FRA Finalizes 11 Deregulatory Rules From Federal Register
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently finalized 11 deregulatory rules and deleted more than 1,000 words from the Federal Register “to help American rail operators unleash innovation, modernize practices, and bolster safety for workers and passengers.” On July 1, 2025, FRA published a deregulatory package to eliminate “redundant and decades-old” requirements and codify longstanding FRA […]
Minnesota ‘Dinner Train’ Rides At Duluth
Home › Dinner Trains › North Shore Scenic Railroad Published: May 12, 2026 By: Adam Burns At the western tip of Lake Superior, Duluth has long been a city shaped by water, timber, and iron—commodities that demanded heavy transportation and helped make railroading a defining local industry. One of the best ways to feel that history […]
Etihad Rail prepares the public for the launch of passenger trains
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the United Arab Emirates’ national rail network, has launched a national safety campaign ahead of the introduction of passenger rail services, scheduled for 2026. The campaign aims to raise awareness about safe behavior around railway infrastructure and is part of the preparations for the UAE’s first national passenger […]
Oberman on Revised Acquisition Application: UP Misunderstands—or Stretches—STB Rules – TD Cowen
Former Surface Transportation Board Chairman Marty Oberman is incrementally cautious on Union Pacific’s revised application for acquiring Norfolk Southern. It may be challenging for the STB to accept the revised application, as he believes it places excessive burden on the Board, given the filing does not address key issues. The STB has until June 1 […]
RF&P Railroad Timetables (August, 1952)
West Pointe Route Timetables (August, 1952) May 11, 26 08:23 PM Included here is the complete West Point Route timetables, including the Georgia Railroad, from the August, 1952 edition of the “Official Guide.” Read More Virginian Railway Timetables (August, 1952) May 11, 26 04:27 PM Included here is the Virginian Railway’s complete system map and […]
Poland wants to adopt the Japanese model for train stations and rail services
PKP S.A., the Polish state-owned railway company, and East Japan Railway Company (JR East), one of Japan’s leading railway operators, have signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at exchanging expertise in railway system management, station development, digitalisation, and passenger services. The document was signed on May 6 at the PKP office in Brussels by Tomasz […]
Five Years After Expansion, ‘Rocky’ Aims Big in U.S., Canada
The Armstrong Collective looks to expand service on the newly rebranded Canyon Spirit while also exploring new opportunities along the original Canadian route. Rocky Mountaineer’s First Passage to the West is seen on CPKC’s Mountain Subdivision near Field, B.C. This route through Banff and Yoho National Parks was among Rocky’s first offerings. Photo by Justin […]
Virginian Railway Timetables (August, 1952)
West Pointe Route Timetables (August, 1952) May 11, 26 08:23 PM Included here is the complete West Point Route timetables, including the Georgia Railroad, from the August, 1952 edition of the “Official Guide.” Read More Virginian Railway Timetables (August, 1952) May 11, 26 04:27 PM Included here is the Virginian Railway’s complete system map and […]
Eurofima is providing EUR 500 million in financing for regional trains in Italy
Eurofima, the European company for financing railway rolling stock, is providing a new EUR 500 million loan to Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS), Italy’s state-owned railway group. The funds will be used for investments in electric trains for regional services operated by Trenitalia. The transaction has a term of 20 years and was structured as […]