NJ Transit “CNJ” Heritage GP40PH-2 4109
Home › Commuter Rail › NJ Transit › CNJ GP40PH-2 4109 Published: April 5, 2026 By: Adam Burns The NJ Transit GP40PH-2 No. 4109 stands as one of the most historically significant locomotives in the agency’s modern fleet. Repainted into a striking blue-and-yellow scheme honoring the Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ), the locomotive bridges more […]
Adif moves forward with the “Y” high-speed rail line project
Adif has launched a tender for the design of the 45-kilometer Bizkaia section, part of Spain’s “Y” high-speed rail project that will connect the three capitals of the Basque Country. The new section will link Elorrio to the access route to Bilbao, including the connection to the Bergara railway hub on the San Sebastián–Bilbao line. […]
Pennsylvania Thomas The Train Rides At Strasburg
Home › Tourism › Thomas The Train › Pennsylvania Published: April 6, 2026 By: Adam Burns In the heart of Pennsylvania, an iconic character brings joy and excitement to families year after year. Thomas the Tank Engine, beloved by children and nostalgic adults alike, travels beyond the pages of books and television screens, coming to life […]
An 8-year-old girl’s drawing has been turned into a real train in the Netherlands
The Dutch railway operator NS unveiled a special train at Utrecht Maliebaan station, decorated based on a drawing by an 8-year-old girl who won a national drawing contest held late last year. The train, named “the cute monsters train”, was created based on the drawing by Phileine, from Zutphen, and was chosen from over 1,200 […]
Tennessee “Murder Mystery” Dinner Train Rides
Home › Murder Mystery Trains › Tennessee Published: April 4, 2026 By: Adam Burns Amidst the rolling hills and scenic landscapes of Tennessee, an exhilarating and interactive experience awaits those with a taste for mystery and intrigue. Murder mystery dinner trains combine the thrill of live theater with the tranquility and charm of a leisurely train […]
China’s high-speed rail tightens global lead
Photo: China Railways The spectacular rise of China’s high-speed rail network has become one of the most powerful symbols of the country’s economic and technological transformation. In just a few decades, China has built the world’s most extensive high-speed rail network, redefining how people and goods travel long distances. This rapid development means not only […]
Ohio “Murder Mystery” Dinner Train Rides
Home › Murder Mystery Trains › Ohio Published: April 4, 2026 By: Adam Burns Ohio, known for its historical richness and diverse cultural offerings, has embraced a unique form of entertainment that deftly intertwines the thrill of a murder mystery with the allure of a scenic train ride. The murder mystery dinner train rides in Ohio […]
Alstom to repair Mazovia Railways’ Traxx locomotives
Alstom and Mazovia Railways (Koleje Mazowieckie) have signed a contract for major repairs on 11 Traxx locomotives. The work will take place between 2026 and 2027, with each locomotive covered by a 19-month warranty following final acceptance. The contract is worth over 96 million zlotys (22 million EUR) and aims to fully modernize the Traxx […]
North Carolina “Beer Tasting” Train Rides
Home › Tourism › North Carolina “Beer Tasting” Train Rides Published: April 4, 2026 By: Adam Burns The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (GSMR) is one of the Southeast’s most beloved heritage rail experiences—an easygoing way to see big mountain scenery from a front-row seat you simply can’t replicate by car. Departing from its historic depot in […]
MÁV paid compensation for fictitious delays following the switch to daylight saving time
The switch to daylight saving time caused a technical glitch on Sunday morning in the systems of Hungary’s state-owned railway company, MÁV, which erroneously displayed delays of approximately 60 minutes for trains that were, in reality, running on time or with only minor delays. According to the Hungarian press, the issue was particularly noticeable on […]