People News: OmniTRAX, Conrail – Railway Age
OmniTRAX, Inc. appoints Phillip Hoskins as Vice President of Transload. Also, the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association reports that Kelvin “Kel” MacKavanagh, former Director of Short Line Marketing at Conrail and long-time New Jersey Short Line Association member and ASLRRA volunteer, has died. OmniTRAX on May 21 reported naming Phillip Hoskins as Vice […]
Maryland ‘Ice Cream’ Tasting Train Rides
Home › Tourism › Maryland Ice Cream Tasting Train Rides Published: May 23, 2026 By: Adam Burns In the far western corner of Maryland—where the Potomac River bends through rugged ridges and the Alleghenies begin to feel properly mountainous—the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (WMSR) delivers one of the East’s most satisfying heritage-rail experiences. Based in Cumberland […]
Accelerating Impact: 31st Annual AAR Research Review
The 31st Annual AAR Research Review, hosted by MxV Rail from April 28-30, 2026, brought together nearly 300 attendees from around the world, including 39 Class I representatives, university students, and leaders in the rail industry. From in-depth technical sessions to meaningful, face-to-face collaboration and experiences, Research Review is where ideas turn into impact, and everyone […]
Indiana ‘Murder Mystery’ Dinner Train Rides
Home › Murder Mystery Trains › Indiana Published: May 23, 2026 By: Adam Burns From the storytelling spirit of Hoosier folklore to its mesmerizing landscapes, Indiana has always been a confluence of tradition and thrill. Few activities encapsulate this unique blend quite like the murder mystery dinner trains that weave a tapestry of drama, suspense, and […]
Middle multimodal Corridor showing rapidly growing potential
The Middle multimodal Corridor (TITR – Trans-Caspian International Transport Route) is increasingly strengthening its position within the international freight transport network, driven by growing interest from states and logistics companies in alternative routes between Asia and Europe. Photo: ADY In the context of geopolitical shifts and the need to diversify supply chains, more and more […]
MTA Issues RFP for Metro-North Coaches
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking proposals from railcar manufacturers to build 252 single-level coaches for Metro-North Railroad, replacing aging cars from the 1980s and 1990s that run on the Hudson and Harlem lines in New York and represent 23% of the commuter railroad’s active passenger fleet. An option for 337 more […]
Michigan ‘Beer Tasting’ Train Rides
Home › Tourism › Michigan Beer Tasting Train Rides Published: May 23, 2026 By: Adam Burns If you’re looking for a pure slice of autumn in West Michigan—crisp evening air, vintage railcars, and the cozy hum of wheels on jointed rail—the Coopersville & Marne Railway (C&M) has a themed excursion that fits the season perfectly: the […]
Britain unveils first GBR-branded train
The first GBR-branded train (Great British Railways) branding has been unveiled in Brighton, marking a historic moment for Britain’s railway network. Passengers across southern and south-east England can already see the new red, white and blue livery operating on the network this weekend. The first GBR-branded train is a Class 387 electric multiple unit operated […]
Cedar AI, Nexxiot Team on Telematics
Seattle, Wash.-based Cedar AI and Zurich-based Nexxiot on May 21 reported partnering “to bring real-time asset intelligence into rail operations,” offering what they described as a “single platform to manage rail freight operations end-to-end.” Nexxiot’s IoT sensor gateways now deliver live asset location, shock detection, and railcar sub-system/component health status data directly into Cedar AI’s […]
South Dakota ‘Beer Tasting’ Train Rides
Home › Tourism › South Dakota Beer Tasting Train Rides Published: May 23, 2026 By: Adam Burns In the heart of South Dakota’s Black Hills—where ponderosa pine forests roll over granite ridges and old mining towns still wear a hint of the frontier—there’s a railroad experience that feels tailor-made for autumn. The Black Hills Central Railroad, […]