Russian Federal Passenger Company signs USD 5 billion contract
Russias Federal Passenger Company (FPC) has signed a contract worth USD 5.1 billion (RUB 400 billion) with the Tver Carriage Works (TVZ), part of Transmashholding, to deliver 2,700 railcars by 2030. The contract covers the period 2026–2030 and includes both single-deck and double-deck series passenger coaches. Of the total new rolling stock, 449 units will […]
The “Chiefs” And Much More
Home › Fallen Flags › Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe › Passenger Trains Published: April 25, 2026 By: Adam Burns Few American railroads embraced passenger trains with the passion and flair of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. From its earliest “name trains” in the late 19th century through the streamlined masterpieces of the mid-20th […]
Concrete steps to renew BDZ’s rolling stock
The BDZ’s rolling stock, Bulgaria’s national rail operator, is set to be modernised and renewed, supported by recent contracts for new trains as well as financial agreements enabling the implementation of these projects. Eurofima has signed a framework financing agreement with the Bulgarian passenger rail operator, BDZ Passengers, worth up to EUR 22 million. This […]
Third Airo Trainset Making Its Way East
The third of eight Airo trainsets for Amtrak Cascades service is heading from the Siemens Mobility plant in Sacramento, Calif., to the Northeast Corridor (NEC), where it will undergo testing, Amtrak reported April 22. Amtrak Cascades Corridor Map. (Courtesy of Amtrak Cascades) The eight trainsets—part of an order for 83—will run on the Amtrak Cascades corridor in the Pacific […]
New York Wine Tasting Train Rides (2026)
Home › Tourism › Wine Tasting Trains › New York Published: April 25, 2026 By: Adam Burns In the heart of New York State, a truly unique experience awaits wine enthusiasts and travel aficionados alike: wine tasting trains. This delightful fusion of scenic railway journeys and exquisite wine samplings offers a memorable way to explore the […]
SNCB introduces platform positioning markers for faster boarding
The Belgian railway company SNCB is introducing positioning zones on platforms and displaying where train cars will stop, in an effort to make boarding easier and reduce delays. Passengers can see in the Belgian operator’s app where each car will stop relative to the marked zones on the platform, indicated by signs labeled A, B, […]
SFMTA, WMATA Approve Operational and Capital Budgets
SFMTA’s full budget, which was approved on April 21, includes a two-year operational budget of $1.5 billion for FY2026-2027 and $1.6 billion for FY2027-2028, and a two-year capital budget of $655 million in FY2026-2027 and $546 million in FY2027-2028. The SFMTA’s balanced budget, the agency says, prioritizes protecting regular Muni and paratransit service in its […]
New Haven Railroad Timetables (October, 1958)
Penn Central Diesel Roster: All-Time Apr 24, 26 10:22 PM The Penn Central diesel roster was an eclectic collection of models from all of the major builders. Learn more about these units here. Read More New Haven Railroad Timetables (October, 1958) Apr 24, 26 09:39 PM This page highlights the New Haven’s public timetables from […]
FS Logistix acquires shares in an Italian freight rail operator
FS Logistix has signed an agreement with F2i—Italy’s leading infrastructure fund—and FHP Group, a company controlled by F2i and specializing in port and rail logistics, to acquire a 30% stake in CFI—Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana, an Italian rail freight operator. “The agreement signed today represents a new step in the growth of the FHP Group, which […]
For Port of Montreal, ‘Solid’ 2025 Results
“In a global context marked by uncertainty, the Port of Montreal delivered solid results” in 2025, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) reported April 23. Operating revenues reached C$155.4 million, compared with $143 million in 2024, while net income stood at $24.2 million, it noted. The Eastern Canada Port has access to CN and Canadian Pacific […]