Kloster on Cusp; Hedlund Nominated
Republican Richard J. Kloster is on the cusp of confirmation to a third Republican seat on the five-member Surface Transportation Board (STB). The Senate May 11 voted along party lines, 46-45, to approve a package of some 50 nominees for final vote. Kloster will fill the vacant seat—to expire Dec. 31, 2028—of Democrat Martin J. […]
West Pointe Route Timetables (August, 1952)
West Pointe Route Timetables (August, 1952) May 11, 26 04:53 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 […]
Setting the Stage for the Fifth Edition of the Region’s Leading Logistics Hub
BUCHAREST, 2026. The strategic importance of the Southeast European transport corridor is set to take center stage once again. The organizers of TransLogistica Romania have officially launched the planning phase for the landmark fifth edition, scheduled to take place at ROMEXPO in Bucharest, from September 8-10, 2026. As the event matures, it continues to solidify its role as a vital […]
FTA: $28.5MM for ‘More Family Friendly, Affordable’ Mass Transit
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on May 11 announced a $28.5 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through its Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented (TOD) Planning to invest in making mass transit “more family friendly and affordable.” The Pilot Program, which looks to partner with communities interested in proposals that “advance safety, innovation and making commuting […]
Original Norfolk Southern Timetables (January, 1930)
Original Norfolk Southern Timetables (January, 1930) May 11, 26 10:06 AM Featured here is the complete timetable listing of the original Norfolk Southern Railway from the January, 1930 edition of the “Official Guide.” Read More Atlantic and Danville Railway: Serving Southern VA May 11, 26 09:50 AM The Atlantic and Danville Railway (reporting mark AD), […]
PKP Intercity has received nearly all of its trains through the NRRP
PKP Intercity, the Polish long-distance rail operator, has utilized nearly 84% of the funding provided through Poland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan for one of its major rolling stock projects. The program includes the purchase of 56 electric locomotives and the modernization of 248 passenger railcars. By the end of April 2026, the Polish operator […]
New York ‘Dinner Train’ Rides In The Adirondacks
Home › Dinner Trains › Adirondack Railroad Published: May 10, 2026 By: Adam Burns The Adirondack Railroad offers one of the most immersive heritage rail experiences in the northeastern United States, combining historic railroad infrastructure with the dramatic landscapes of New York’s Adirondack Park. Best known today for its scenic excursions and special event trains, the […]
Direct train service on the Norway–Denmark–Germany route, starting in 2028
Starting in the summer of 2028, passengers will be able to travel by direct train on the Norway–Denmark–Germany route, connecting the cities of Oslo, Copenhagen, Hamburg, and Berlin. The new international connection is the result of a partnership between the national operators of the three countries—DSB (Denmark), Vy (Norway), and Deutsche Bahn (Germany). This will […]
Tennessee ‘Whiskey Tasting’ Train Rides
Home › Whiskey Train Rides › Tennessee Published: May 10, 2026 By: Adam Burns Whiskey tasting train rides in Tennessee combine two of the state’s most enduring passions: heritage spirits and vintage railroading. Imagine settling into a restored 1940s coach, the soft clatter of steel wheels underfoot, a flight of Tennessee whiskeys at your elbow, and […]
SNCB/NMBS Traxx = Reeks 17 arrives in the Netherlands
advertisement advertisement On 8 May 2026, two Traxx 3 MS locomotives (SNCB/NMBS no. 1703 and 1704) arrived in the Netherlands from Germany. They were transported to the Hanzelijn by rail operator RRF. The Hanzelijn, the railway line connecting Lelystad and Zwolle, is frequently used for testing new rolling stock due to its modern infrastructure and […]