Transit Briefs: VIA Rail, MDOT MTA, NACCA/Alto, SEPTA
VIA Rail PressReader has announced an expansion of its partnership with VIA Rail to extend complimentary access for eligible passengers beyond business lounges. Passengers in business classes on VIA Rails’ The Ocean, The Canadian and The Corridor routes can now access PressReader 20 hours before departure and up to four hours after arrival, offering uninterrupted […]
Central of Georgia Timetables (August, 1952)
Central of Georgia Timetables (August, 1952) May 08, 26 11:51 PM Featured is the Central of Georgia Railway’s complete timetable listing from the August, 1952 edition of the “Official Guide Of The Railways.” Read More Pittsburgh & West Virginia Timetables (September, 1937) May 08, 26 11:30 PM Presented here is the Pittsburgh & West Virginia’s […]
Madrid is preparing the first fully automated metro line in its network
The Madrid Region is investing EUR 8 million to adapt the platforms at the 28 stations of Line 6 of the Madrid Metro, also known as the Circular Line, as part of a project that will make it the first driverless line in the Spanish capital’s metro network by 2027. The contract was recently awarded, […]
McCoy to Helm The Port of Virginia®
The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners has appointed Sarah J. McCoy as CEO of The Port of Virginia®, the fifth leader since port unification in 1972. She has been serving as interim CEO and Executive Director since January. The Port of Virginia® is served by Norfolk Southern and CSX. (Courtesy of VPA) McCoy, […]
Brightline Florida Faces Debt Crisis and Future Uncertainty
Home › Rail News › Brightline Florida Faces Debt Crisis and Future Uncertainty Published: May 8, 2026 By: Adam Burns Florida’s pioneering private high-speed passenger rail service, Brightline, is confronting a severe liquidity crunch that has triggered auditor warnings of “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as a going concern. The operator, which links Miami […]
Consortia selected for the rail link to Melbourne Airport
The State of Victoria, Australia, has selected two consortia to compete for the contract for the first major package of the Melbourne Airport rail link project. The first phase of the project involves upgrading the West Footscray–Albion section, and the international consortia have been selected for the final stage of the tender process for the […]
Guiding, Inspiring, Leading
Through an online poll, Railway Age subscribers nominated a large group of active (non-retired) individuals from the North American freight, switching/terminal and passenger railroad; rail transit; government agency; and supplier communities. We are pleased to announce the top 15 individuals who they believe to be most influential in 2026 and who embody an entrepreneurial spirit […]
Michigan Whiskey Tasting Train Rides (2026)
Home › Whiskey Train Rides › Michigan Published: May 8, 2026 By: Adam Burns There’s something enchantingly nostalgic about train travel, and when it combines with the rich heritage of whiskey, it creates an experience that appeals to both history enthusiasts and whiskey connoisseurs alike. Michigan, with its vast landscape of stunning vistas and historic rail […]
Stadler to deliver trains to Ireland for the first time
Stadler will build trains for Ireland for the first time, after operators Iarnród Éireann in the Republic of Ireland and Translink NI Railways in Northern Ireland ordered eight FLIRT Intercity trains for the Dublin–Belfast rail link. The new trains will enter service in 2030 on the cross-border Enterprise route, which connects the capital of Ireland […]
Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Timetables (March, 1945)
Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Timetables (March, 1945) May 08, 26 12:21 AM Featured here is the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie’s timetables from the March, 1945 edition of the “Official Guide.” Read More NYO&W Railway Timetables (March, 1945) May 07, 26 11:59 PM Presented here is the New York, Ontario & Western’s brief timetable listing from […]