The Flix locomotive fleet – now with a touch of Bavaria
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Azerbaijan begins reconstruction of key central railway line
Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) is set begin major rehabilitation and reconstruction works on a key central railway line linking Yevlakh and Barda, amid growing transport demand. No significant works have been carried out on the Yevlakh–Barda line since 1967, and the existing infrastructure no longer meets modern standards. The ageing infrastructure, which has been in operation […]
First Look: NS America’s 250 Locomotive Series
Norfolk Southern (NS) is celebrating America’s anniversary with its America’s 250th locomotive series of six custom units that will tour the East Coast. The renderings were revealed May 20. According to NS, the locomotive paint schemes “draw inspiration from enduring American symbols and the role railroads have played in connecting people, places, and commerce for […]
North Carolina ‘Whiskey Tasting’ Train Rides
Home › Tourism › North Carolina “Whiskey Tasting” Train Rides Published: May 21, 2026 By: Adam Burns The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (GSMR) has become one of the region’s signature ways to experience the Smokies—especially for travelers who want big scenery without big hiking mileage. From its historic depot in downtown Bryson City, the railroad carries […]
First train with Great British Railways livery unveiled
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Škoda Transtech disputes exclusion from Helsinki tram procurement
Škoda Transtech has contested parts of the Finnish Market Court’s ruling that upheld its exclusion from the Helsinki tram procurement process. The company has filed an appeal with Finland’s Supreme Administrative Court to challenge certain aspects of the decision to exclude it from the tender for supplying new trams for Helsinki. According to the company, […]
AAR: U.S. Rail Traffic Uptick Continues for Week 19
For the week ending May 16, 2026, total U.S. rail traffic rose 4.2% from the same point last year, with gains in both carloads (0.6%) and intermodal volume (7.3%), according to the Association of American Railroads’ (AAR) latest report. This marked the sixth consecutive week of traffic upticks. Total U.S. rail traffic was up 1.7% […]
Illinois ‘Dinner’ Train Rides At The MRM
Home › Dinner Trains › Monticello Railway Museum Published: May 20, 2026 By: Adam Burns The Monticello Railway Museum (MRM) is one of those places that quietly does a lot: it preserves a sizable collection, maintains its own operating railroad, and—most importantly for visitors—puts historic equipment to work on real excursion trains. On any given operating […]
Agreement signed to complete the BTK rail corridor
Azerbaijan and Georgia have signed a protocol approving the completion and final acceptance of the modernisation works carried out within the BTK rail corridor project. The agreement was signed by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Transport and Digital Development, Rashad Nabiyev, and Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Mariam Kvrivishvili. The ceremony took place on 18 […]
Morehouse Named BNSF EVP, COO
BNSF has promoted Craig Morehouse to Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. Morehouse succeeds Matt Garland who had been with BNSF for more than two decades and moved into the top operations role at the railroad in January 2026. Garland. resigned to pursue another opportunity. Morehouse will be responsible for the entirety of BNSF’s […]