Maine Scenic Train Rides (2026): A Complete Guide
Home › Tourism › Maine Train Rides Last revised: April 10, 2026 By: Adam Burns Historically, railroads in Maine have thrived on its natural resources, notably wood products and agricultural (potatoes). At one time the Pine Tree State was home to both standard and 2-foot, narrow-gauge railroads. These latter operations primarily moved timber but also transported […]
Turkiye, Jordan, and Syria aim to revive rail links
Turkiye, Jordan, and Syria signed a trilateral memorandum of cooperation on transportation in Amman, with the aim of strengthening regional connectivity and boosting trade along a north–south corridor, with rail transport taking center stage. Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said the agreement aims to maximize the capacity of the Turkiye–Syria–Jordan axis and to increase exports, […]
Mr. Vena: Don’t Be Steamrolled by Your Own Steam
Fans of the decades-running television trivia quiz show “Jeopardy!” are acquainted with professional gambler James Holzhauer, who knows how to “push it” and win big—Holzhauer among the show’s biggest winners with 32 consecutive appearances and winnings topping $3.6 million. Union Pacific (UP) similarly is “pushing it” with an intended $85 billion merger transaction boasting a […]
Monon’s Streamliner to the Bluegrass
Home › Fallen Flags › Monon › Thoroughbred Published: April 10, 2026 By: Adam Burns The “Thoroughbred” was the flagship streamlined passenger train of the Monon Railroad, a modest Midwestern carrier whose identity was deeply tied to the state of Indiana. Though never as famous as the great streamliners of larger railroads, the Thoroughbred embodied the […]
The Israeli startup aiming to become the “Tesla of trains”
Israeli startup Voltify, which develops technologies to convert diesel trains to electric power, has secured USD 30 million in seed funding, in a move the company says is intended to transform how rail transport is powered. The round was led by Aleph and mining company Fortescue, with participation from the Menomadin fund, controlled by entrepreneur […]
People News: Caterpillar, GoRail
Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. on April 8 announced that CFO Andrew Bonfield has elected to retire effective Oct. 1, 2026, following eight years with the company. Caterpillar veteran Kyle Epley has been appointed CFO effective May 1, 2026, at which time Bonfield will assume an advisory role for the remainder of the transition. Bonfield was named […]
N&W 611 To Operate On The Virginia Scenic Railway
Home › Rail News › N&W 611 To Operate On The Virginia Scenic Railway Published: April 10, 2026 By: Adam Burns Roanoke, VA — The Virginia Museum of Transportation Inc. (VMT), in partnership with Buckingham Branch Railroad’s Virginia Scenic Railway and the Steam Railroading Institute, has announced the Norfolk & Western 4-8-4 #611 will operate a […]
GATX introduces the ACTS solution for freight railcars
GATX Rail Europe is upgrading its fleet by introducing the ACTS solution for freight railcars to meet the increasingly dynamic demands of the logistics market. By installing the new ACTS-compatible railcar solution, the operator significantly expands intermodal transport capabilities, particularly for sectors such as waste management and industrial logistics. The new configuration enables more efficient […]
Transformation: A Unified Stucki Offers Customers Stronger End-to-End Experience
LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES, RAILWAY AGE APRIL 2026 ISSUE: Two years ago, we began the process of changing the identity and culture of the A. Stucki Company to better serve a changing rail market. That’s not unusual; companies evolve as their markets and strategies evolve. Here’s why it was necessary at Stucki—and why it’s working. For more […]
New Jersey, Indiana & Illinois Railroad: A South Bend Shortline
Home › Fallen Flags › New Jersey, Indiana & Illinois Published: April 9, 2026 By: Adam Burns Despite its grand-sounding name, the New Jersey, Indiana & Illinois Railroad (NJI&I) was one of the smallest yet most fascinating industrial railroads in the United States. Stretching barely more than 11 miles across northern Indiana, the line served a […]