Transit Briefs: PANYNJ, Amtrak, Metro-North, Caltrain

PANYNJ PANYNJ announced April 29 a series of major service and operational enhancements to the PATH rail system beginning in May that the transit agency says will “expand train service, broaden fare payment options, and deliver long-sought improvements to riders throughout the 118-year-old system.” The improvements follow the completion of PATH Forward, the Port Authority’s […]

Chicago & North Western Timetables (August, 1952)

Chicago & North Western Timetables (August, 1952) May 01, 26 12:55 PM The information here covers Chicago & North Western’s public timetables from the August, 1952 issue of the “Official Guide.” Read More North Carolina Whiskey Tasting Train Rides (2026) May 01, 26 09:51 AM One of the GSMR’s most distinctive special events is Spirits […]

José Santa Bárbara, designer of the CP logo, passes away aged 89. 

José Manuel Ludovice Santa Bárbara, designer of the iconic logo and liveries for Comboios de Portugal (CP), sadly passed away aged 89 on the 28th of April 2026. In honour of his legendary design work, we would like to take a moment to reflect on his impressive career:  Born in Lisbon in 1936, José Manuel […]

USD 1.29 Billion contract for the new Hudson River rail tunnel

The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), the commission overseeing the construction of the new railroad tunnel between New Jersey and Manhattan, has awarded the contract for Package 1C of the Hudson Tunnel Project, the section that will drill the new tunnels under the Hudson River. The USD 1.29 billion contract was awarded to the Traylor/Walsh/Skanska joint […]

Reading & Northern Announces More 2102 Steam Excursions

Home  › Rail News  › Reading & Northern Announces More 2102 Steam Excursions Published: April 30, 2026 By: Adam Burns Port Clinton, PA – The Reading & Northern has announced its famous Reading 4-8-4 T-1, #2102, will lead three more excursions this June and July.  The coming of Union Pacific “Big Boy” #4014 in June 2026 as […]

High-speed train manufactured in Turkiye reached 225 km/h during testing

The first high-speed train manufactured in Turkiye reached 225 km/h during dynamic testing, announced Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu. According to the official, the performance was achieved on the second day of dynamic braking tests, one of the stages considered critical in the train’s validation process. The train was built by TÜRASAŞ […]

Florida Wine Tasting Train Rides (2026)

Metro-North Unveils “America250” Heritage Locomotive Apr 30, 26 01:34 PM The Metro-North Railroad has unveiled its “America250” heritage locomotive, P32AC-DM #250, wearing a patriotic red, white, and blue livery. Read More Florida Wine Tasting Train Rides (2026) Apr 30, 26 10:40 AM Wine by train not only showcases the beauty of Florida’s lesser-known regions but […]

Laude Smart strengthens intermodal network with new Vectrons

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