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 […]
ÖBB launches the new generation of Cityjet double-decker trains
Mayor Klaus Schneeberger (Wiener Neustadt) and ÖBB CEO Andreas Matthä at the presentation of the new Cityjet double-decker train at Wiener Neustadt Central Station. ÖBB and Stadler presented the first new-generation Cityjet double-decker train in Vienna, designed for regional transport in Austria. The train made its maiden run from Vienna Central Station to Wiener Neustadt, […]
Virginia “Whiskey Tasting” Train Rides
Home › Whiskey Train Rides › Virginia Published: May 10, 2026 By: Adam Burns The Virginia Scenic Railway, based in Staunton, Virginia, has quickly become one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most distinctive tourist rail experiences, blending historic rail travel with modern culinary and entertainment events. Among its most popular specialty excursions is the “Bourbon & BBQ” tasting […]
Rail Tech Insights: performance of a Vectron Dual Mode with battery compared to the current diesel version
advertisement advertisement Siemens Mobility and Akiem, one of Europe’s largest locomotive leasing companies, have signed a framework agreement for the purchase of 80 Vectron locomotives. This includes a firm order for 50 of the new Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery locomotives and an option for an additional 30 units. These locomotives can operate both under overhead […]
U.S. Army acquires technology for railcar monitoring
The U.S. Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS) has signed a contract with Geoforce, through its subsidiary AssetLink Global, for the delivery of railcar monitoring equipment. AssetLink Global will provide technology for real-time visibility of railcars owned by the Department of the Army, offering remote tracking and monitoring of railcars through advanced capabilities, including load and impact […]
New Jersey ‘Beer Tasting’ Train Rides
Home › Tourism › New Jersey Beer Tasting Train Rides Published: May 9, 2026 By: Adam Burns In a state better known (to outsiders, anyway) for highways and shore traffic, the Woodstown Central Railroad offers something refreshingly unhurried: a heritage rail experience rolling through the open farm country of Salem County, New Jersey, on a line […]
The Costa Verde Express returns to the spectacular routes of northern Spain
Renfe launched the 2026 season of the Costa Verde Express luxury tourist train in Oviedo, one of the premium offerings through which the Spanish operator provides slow travel experiences focused on scenery, gastronomy, and cultural experiences in northern Spain. The season began on May 6 with a three-day, two-night trip between Oviedo, the capital of […]
California ‘Beer Tasting’ Train Rides
Home › Tourism › California Beer Tasting Train Rides Published: May 9, 2026 By: Adam Burns The Niles Canyon Railway offers something that feels increasingly rare in modern California: a slow, scenic ride through a rugged canyon where the landscape—oak-studded slopes, creek-side brush, and rock cuts—still looks much like it did when railroads were stitching the […]
GBRf’s Class 99 locomotives, nearing commercial launch
Photo: Tony Middleton / GBRf British operator GB Railfreight (GBRf) has reached two important milestones in the process of introducing its new Class 99 bimodal locomotives, marking a crucial step toward their entry into commercial service. As a result, Network Rail has granted the Class 99 locomotive fleet an interim declaration of compatibility for the […]
PATCO Opens New Operations Control Center
Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) on May 7 officially opened an approximately $19.4 million Operations Control Center in Lindenwold, N.J., which it said will serve as the central hub for monitoring and managing train operations, communications, customer service coordination, incident response, and overall operational oversight across the 14.2-mile “Speedline” system. The facility replaces the original […]