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 […]
Pennsylvania “Beer Tasting” Train Rides
Home › Tourism › Pennsylvania “Beer Tasting” Train Rides Published: April 4, 2026 By: Adam Burns The East Broad Top Railroad (EBT) is the kind of place that feels less like a tourist attraction and more like a living time capsule. It’s widely admired not just because it’s narrow gauge, scenic, and steam-powered, but because so […]
AIP acquires shares in Cross London Trains
AIP Management, an investor specializing in energy infrastructure and decarbonization projects, has signed an agreement to acquire an additional stake in XLT Cross London Trains (XLT), thereby strengthening its presence in the UK rail sector. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to obtaining the necessary approvals from third […]
Hitachi Rail Agrees to Acquire Clever Devices
Hitachi Rail on April 2 reported entering into a definitive agreement to acquire Woodbury, N.Y.-based Clever Devices, whose products are said to improve fleet management, the passenger experience, and operational efficiency for public transportation, including passenger rail, fixed-route, bus rapid transit, and paratransit. It has 12 locations in the United States, Canada, Brazil and Italy. […]
California “Murder Mystery” Dinner Train Rides
Home › Murder Mystery Trains › California Published: April 3, 2026 By: Adam Burns When it comes to experiencing the allure of crime-solving sprinkled with delicious dining, California’s murder mystery dinner trains have carved a niche for themselves among both locals and tourists. Combining the nostalgia of train travel with the thrill of a whodunit plot, […]
RB Rail launches new tender for the electrification of Rail Baltica
RB Rail AS has announced the launch of a new procurement procedure for design consultancy services for the energy subsystem of the Rail Baltica project in Latvia and Lithuania, the next step in the detailed technical development of the electrification system. The tender is divided into two separate lots, one for Latvia and one for […]
Class I Briefs: BNSF, NS
BNSF Members of the TCU intermodal group on April 1 announced the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement with BNSF Railway. The five-year agreement covers BNSF members at Cicero, Corwith, Seattle, and Memphis Intermodal facilities. “The ratification of this agreement is a clear reflection of the strength of our partnership with TCU’s intermodal team […]
Washington “Whiskey Tasting” Train Rides
Home › Whiskey Train Rides › Washington Published: April 3, 2026 By: Adam Burns Exploring the Pacific Northwest can be an intoxicating blend of natural beauty and cultural richness, quite literally, when it comes to certain unique experiences. One of these is the whiskey train rides that have been gaining traction in Washington State—a confluence of […]
growth in revenue and operating profit, but a significant net loss
Photo: Deutsche Bahn AG/Daniel Karmann DB’s 2025 results reflect a mixed picture, with persistent losses but also clear signs of recovery on the operational side. The company returned to an operating profit in fiscal year 2025, marking a visible improvement in financial performance. The group’s revenue increased by 3%, reaching approximately EUR 27 billion. Adjusted […]
Amtrak, Union Pacific Settle Sunset Limited Dispute (Updated April 2, 2026)
In July 2025, more than two and a half years after Amtrak called on the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to initiate an investigation into “substandard” customer on-time performance for Sunset Limited service between Louisiana and California, citing host freight railroad Union Pacific (UP) as “likely the prime focus of the investigation,” Amtrak and UP settled […]