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1 day ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including pay rises for staff and new train services.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's weekly railway news

Five Tube stations in London are set to receive upgrades for step-free access after being initially rejected.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces challenges including strikes, parking chaos, and accessibility issues while new projects and community initiatives are underway.
London
fromianVisits
1 day ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including pay rises for staff and new train services.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's weekly railway news

Five Tube stations in London are set to receive upgrades for step-free access after being initially rejected.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces challenges including strikes, parking chaos, and accessibility issues while new projects and community initiatives are underway.
fromwww.amny.com
4 hours ago

Ask the MTA | Redbirds, cell phone service and Steinway Street construction | amNewYork

The Redbirds trace their origins to 1959, with the debut of the R26, the first of nine closely related subway car types that became synonymous with New York's transit system.
New York City
Austin
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
London food
fromianVisits
2 days ago

Free DLR and bus journeys near Silvertown Tunnel get last-minute extension

Free DLR and bus services at Silvertown tunnel extended until May 26, 2026.
Typography
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

UNS and Settanta7 Selected to Design Turin Metro Line 2 as a 32-Station Network

UNS's design for Turin's Metro Line 2 emphasizes flow, integrating urban identity and mobility through a modular approach across 32 stations.
fromThe Local Germany
3 days ago

Deutsche Bahn cancels trains to and from Hamburg due to damaged lines

ICEs between Berlin and Hamburg via Stendal, Salzwedel and Uelzen are cancelled. ICEs between Hamburg and Munich via Berlin, Leipzig, Erfurt and Nuremberg are cancelled between Hamburg and Berlin. ICEs between Hamburg and Munich via Hanover, Kassel, Fulda, Würzburg and Nuremberg are cancelled between Hamburg and Hanover.
Germany news
#electric-buses
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago
Germany news

German operator MVG deploys 20 eCitaro buses in Ludenscheid, with five more due in 2026 - Sustainable Bus

Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

Global investment firm KKR backs Allfleet and PMI Electro with up to $310 million for e-bus scale-up in India - Sustainable Bus

KKR-managed funds commit up to $310 million to Allfleet and PMI Electro to expand India's electric bus platform and manufacturing capabilities.
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago
Germany news

German operator MVG deploys 20 eCitaro buses in Ludenscheid, with five more due in 2026 - Sustainable Bus

Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

Global investment firm KKR backs Allfleet and PMI Electro with up to $310 million for e-bus scale-up in India - Sustainable Bus

KKR-managed funds commit up to $310 million to Allfleet and PMI Electro to expand India's electric bus platform and manufacturing capabilities.
Travel
fromredBus Blog
4 days ago

How to Book a Full Train or Coach in Indian Railways - redBus Blog

Booking a full coach or train with Indian Railways is a practical solution for large groups traveling together.
France news
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Orange steams ahead in French railway connectivity | Computer Weekly

Mobile connectivity quality varies significantly among French rail operators, impacting passenger experience and expectations.
#night-trains
Berlin
fromInsideHook
5 days ago

Could a Hotel Room on Wheels Get You to Take a Night Train?

Night trains in Europe may return with modern designs and comfort by 2030, aiming to compete with air travel prices.
Berlin
fromInsideHook
5 days ago

Could a Hotel Room on Wheels Get You to Take a Night Train?

Night trains in Europe may return with modern designs and comfort by 2030, aiming to compete with air travel prices.
London food
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Over 8.6 million journeys made as contactless rail spreads across South East

The expansion of contactless travel tickets in the South East has recorded over 8.6 million journeys by February 2026.
New York City
fromHoodline
4 days ago

PATH Commute From Jersey City to WTC Back on Track After Terminal Fix

PATH service between Journal Square and World Trade Center resumed normal operations after mechanical issues were resolved.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. County rail boom: What trains are coming and when

Backers of the K Line extension view it as a crucial component of Metro's strategy to provide a connected transit system, which is essential for residents who depend on public transportation.
Los Angeles
fromianVisits
4 days ago

Shh... future Crossrail 2 trains beneath Oxford Street expected to be library-quiet

The building, an office block with shops on the ground floor, is at the eastern end of Oxford Street, just north of Soho Square, and sits above the possible route of the Crossrail 2 railway, if/when it is eventually built.
London
#hs2
London food
fromianVisits
4 days ago

Berrylands station to close for four months this summer

Berrylands station will close for four months for £6 million upgrades, including new platforms and improved facilities.
London
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

This London train line is getting new services to one of the city's most exciting new destinations

Olympia's £1.3 billion redevelopment will enhance accessibility with increased Mildmay line train services starting May 2026.
London food
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Lea Bridge station set for new ticket hall, gates and cycle hub in long-planned rebuild

Reconstruction of Lea Bridge station entrance is set to begin in summer 2026, enhancing accessibility and facilities after six years of planning.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago

Zero-emission buses move beyond cities: intercity transition in Sustainable Bus' session at BUS2BUS - Sustainable Bus

Electrification of intercity and coach segments in Europe is advancing, requiring new infrastructure and operational strategies for zero-emission mobility.
London
fromianVisits
5 days ago

More London Overground services introduced from this May

More London Overground trains will operate between Clapham Junction and Shepherd's Bush starting May 2026, increasing capacity significantly.
US news
fromNew York Daily News
3 weeks ago

Portal North Bridge opening next week means full, faster service for N.J. commuters

Portal North Bridge opens for passenger service next week, enabling faster train travel between New York and New Jersey with improved reliability and reduced commute times.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

How Can a Locomotive Pull a Long Train That's Much Heavier?

Have you ever watched a mile-long freight train rumble by and wondered how one locomotive can pull more than a hundred fully loaded cars? The locomotive weighs maybe 150 metric tons, and each car is about 100 metric tons, which means it's hauling 10,000 tons. I mean, if you weigh 170 pounds, this would be like pulling three SUVs totaling 12,000 pounds.
Science
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago

Higer posts +14k units sold in 2025 as it expands European cooperation and prepares new e-bus launch - Sustainable Bus

Higer leads in new energy bus sales, focusing on European market expansion and innovative technology for efficiency and reliability.
fromNews 12 - Default
2 weeks ago

MTA to replace aging trains in NYC subway system

The MTA is replacing aging trains that have been running since the 1980s. More than 2,300 subway cars will be purchased, replacing nearly a third of the current subway fleet.
New York City
London food
fromianVisits
1 week ago

New DLR trains resuming live testing on the railway

New DLR trains resume testing this weekend after improvements to braking software following a previous incident.
fromThe Drum
4 weeks ago

Network Rail's powerful campaign

Sit down with Hannah Bowler and the Story Catchers and Network Rail team where they discuss their wins at The Drum Awards for Marketing EMEA for their 'You vs Train' campaign. Hear about the success of the campaign, how changing behavior was its ultimate goal, and how they reached difficult target audiences.
Marketing
fromNBC New York
3 weeks ago

NJ Transit sees hour delays after overhead wire issues at Portal Bridge briefly suspends service

After service was suspended in both directions between Newark Penn Station and New York Penn early Friday morning, NJ Transit service is back -- although limited and facing up to 60 minute delays. The suspension is brought on by Amtrak overhead wire issues at the Portal Bridge, according to NJ Transit.
New York City
London startup
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network faces safety concerns, infrastructure upgrades, service disruptions, and ongoing debates about major projects like HS2 and Euston station development.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Inside the giant machine digging HS2's railway tunnels to Euston station

HS2's final tunnel boring machine began digging the second tunnel from Old Oak Common to Euston, with the machine's front section remaining permanently underground as trains will eventually pass through it.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Opinion: The Federal Railroad Administration's Proposed Amtrak Restructuring is Worth Considering - Streetsblog USA

While dozens of other countries have delivered fast, modern train networks, we are stuck with a skeletal system built largely on slow, 19th-century alignments. Even developing nations are passing us by. There is growing recognition at the federal level that things need to change, but substantial and comprehensive reform would require an act of Congress.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

Riga set to order up to 100 new trolleybuses

The planned order is expected to include 12-meter and 18-meter vehicles, and potentially also 24-meter bi-articulated trolleybuses. All units will be equipped with traction batteries enabling off-wire operation. The new trolleybuses are expected to cover at least 20 kilometers without overhead wires, while remaining fully compatible with Riga's extensive existing trolleybus infrastructure.
Alternative transportation
#london-underground-infrastructure
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces multiple challenges including aging infrastructure heat problems, strikes over working conditions, safety incidents, operational disruptions, and service expansion plans across Underground, Elizabeth Line, and mainline networks.
London
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network undergoes multiple infrastructure projects and service changes, including Piccadilly line train delays, Elizabeth line safety measures, Southeastern service restoration, and new route expansions across the region.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces multiple challenges including aging infrastructure heat problems, strikes over working conditions, safety incidents, operational disruptions, and service expansion plans across Underground, Elizabeth Line, and mainline networks.
London
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network undergoes multiple infrastructure projects and service changes, including Piccadilly line train delays, Elizabeth line safety measures, Southeastern service restoration, and new route expansions across the region.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

Solaris battery retrofit offer: 170 e-buses in pipeline, 1,300 targeted - Sustainable Bus

Solaris launched a battery retrofit programme in December 2025 for over 1,300 early-generation electric buses delivered between 2013 and 2019, with 170 vehicles already undergoing retrofits across Europe.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Guards may watch tracks to prevent deaths

Palo Alto plans to hire Orion Security guards to monitor Caltrain crossings 24/7 to prevent teen suicides under a $1.7 million city–school district funded contract.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

With electrification, bus fleets become energy assets - and reshape the system. A contribution by First Bus' Isabel McAllister - Sustainable Bus

Transport electrification is fundamentally reshaping the UK's energy system by transforming transport operators from passive energy users into active participants with grid-scale infrastructure requirements and flexibility capabilities.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Awards honour for sister rail firms

West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway won 2026 operator of the year after investing 1bn in new trains, equipment, depots and services.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

TfL has revealed when you'll be able to ride the new DLR trains

TfL will reintroduce 54 new air-conditioned DLR trains this summer after fixing braking software issues, increasing capacity by 50 percent.
London
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

A brand new railway line could serve London's biggest airport

Heathrow Southern Rail would connect Heathrow Airport to Waterloo and Surrey towns via eight miles of new railway line, supporting the airport's expansion to handle 66 million additional annual travelers.
London
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

London just got a step closer to getting a new Overground train line

The West London Orbital receives £6.65 million in funding to advance design and consultation phases for a new seventh Overground line connecting Barnet, Hounslow, Brent, and Ealing.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

This London train service has been crowned the best rail line in the UK for 2026

London Northwestern Railway won Train Operator of the Year 2026 after investing £1 billion in new trains and infrastructure, increasing capacity by 40 percent and raising customer satisfaction by 20 percent.
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Evolution: the practical path to autonomous buses - Sustainable Bus

It's tempting to frame autonomous driving as a single leap. In public transport, adoption tends to be incremental - because the system is built for reliability, and new capabilities have to fit into daily operations without disrupting service. That is why a practical strategy is evolution, not revolution: introduce autonomy in a defined domain, learn safely in real operations, and expand capability step-by-step.
Artificial intelligence
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NJ Transit opens new bridge over Hackensack River, enabling faster train speeds

The new structure is taller than the old one, meaning it won't have to open and close for boats on the river. Officials said that would happen dozens of times each year on the old bridge, and it would often get stuck and require a worker to hammer the pieces back into place.
Alternative transportation
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

TfL taps our largest nuclear fusion reactor to power the London Underground

TfL currently uses about 1.6 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity each year, making it the largest single electricity consumer in London. Once operational, the solar installations could supply up to 65,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable electricity each year - equivalent to roughly two-thirds of the Victoria line's annual power consumption.
London
#london-underground
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Electric freight's next chapter will be won on discipline, not ambition

Electric trucks have proven capable of long-haul freight operations, shifting focus from feasibility to infrastructure, economics, and sustainable business models.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Rail projects have to happen for homes to follow'

London will struggle to meet an annual target of 88,000 new homes without approval of DLR, Bakerloo Line and West London Orbital rail projects and funding.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Passenger Rail Is Headed for a Reckoning - and the First 90 Days of 2026 Will Decide It - Streetsblog USA

Let's start with the biggest issue on the horizon: the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Yes, the ultimate decision is about a year away. But sides are lining up for and against, and right now, the Surface Transportation Board, which is colloquially known as STB -- the railroads' economic regulator -- is considering the details of how the rules governing that decision will be applied.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Delivery Robot Gets Stuck on Train Tracks, Gets Obliterated by Locomotive

Footage of the incident, which took place January 15, shows the robot sitting motionless on the tracks, seemingly making no attempt to get out of the way as the unmistakable blare of the train horn gets louder and louder. "Oh it's gonna crush it!" the onlooker taking the video can be heard saying moments before the train, operated by Brightline, flattens the unfortunate bot into the tracks. Sparks can be seen flying from beneath the train before the video cuts off.
Startup companies
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

This RV will charge your electric truck after towing

Electric trucks seem to have hit a pothole recently, ignored by truck owners who say they're worried about losing too much ranging from towing. But what if the thing your towing could also pump electrons back into your truck's battery when all's said and done? That what California-company Evotrex is proposing with its new RV, the Evotrex-PG5. The secret to the Evotrex-PG5 is its
Cars
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

Autonomous Systems: depot-first autonomy for smartbuses

For more than a decade, autonomous buses have been "almost ready." Demonstrations with safety drivers began around 2015, and ten years later, this is still largely what we see. The reason is not a lack of ambition - it is physics, safety, and economics. Autonomous buses on city streets are inherently difficult. They carry dozens of passengers, operate as heavy vehicles, and move through a chaotic urban environment.
Business
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

All aboard! Britain's first rapid-charging battery train to launch into service in London this weekend

A rapid‑charging battery train will begin passenger service on the Greenford branch in London, replacing diesel and using four‑minute charging turnarounds.
#battery-electric-trains
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Labour's plan for railways in the north: a slow train coming | Editorial

Northern England's rail network is severely underfunded, causing slow, unreliable services and prompting a planned multi-stage Northern Powerhouse Rail upgrade including a new Bradford station.
Travel
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Railway engineering works close lines, but unlock a little-used bit of track near Twickenham

SWR services between New Malden, Twickenham and the Shepperton branch will be partially replaced by buses from 14–17 February 2026 while signalling and level crossing work takes place.
Science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Seattle just built the world's first light rail on a floating bridge

A light rail will run on a floating Lake Washington bridge, using track-bridge structures and bearings to accommodate movement while keeping tracks aligned.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Top 5 Railroad Equipment & Railcar Leasing Stocks: Picks & Shovels of Logistics

The railroad industry is a logistics artery, but the companies supplying the equipment that moves freight are where the real money gets made. Locomotives, railcars, tank cars, and digital rail systems are the picks and shovels of modern logistics. These companies capture recurring revenue from manufacturing, leasing, and maintenance contracts, benefiting from regulatory replacement cycles, nearshoring tailwinds, and the simple reality that freight must move.
Business
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Overloaded energy grid threatens to delay major transport projects including Metrolink

High electricity demand could force workers on rail projects to halt during peak times, risking delays to major transport programs.
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

Seven Iveco Crossway LE Elec intercity buses planned for rural services in Germany's Luchow-Dannenberg district - Sustainable Bus

The vehicle supply contract was awarded to Iveco Bus shortly before Christmas. The press release does not specify the exact vehicle model ordered by LSE. However, given the reference to a Low-Entry configuration, the vehicles can reasonably be expected to belong to Iveco's Crossway LE Elec range, launched in 2023. The same model has been ordered in 200 units in Germany by the purchasing group "BusGruppe" in late 2024.
Germany news
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

From e-coaches to UITP insights on MENA, Altas industrial strategy and Europe's trolleybus revival (and more) in new Sustainable Bus magazine - Sustainable Bus

Europe's e-bus sector achieved over 9,000 registrations in 2025 with 40% growth, while the bus and coach industry undergoes rapid transformation driven by electrification, battery strategies, charging infrastructure, and emerging driverless technologies.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Plans to transform UK's busiest station approved

Plans approved to build a 97m mixed-use tower over Liverpool Street station concourse, promising increased concourse capacity and accessibility while drawing heritage conservation opposition.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Tron on the Tube: London Underground's new trains are being tested on the Piccadilly line

The new trains are the first of a fleet of 94 new trains being built in Yorkshire at the moment, and will eventually replace the Piccadilly line's existing 50-year old rolling stock. However, before passengers can ride the new trains, they need hundreds of hours of testing and assurance that they will work as expected. And testing has been underway ever since the first train arrived in London last year.
UK news
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Adverts to return to giant Euston departures board

Network Rail will trial advertising on the outer sections of Euston station's large screen while retaining the central section for passenger information, with revenue reinvested into station improvements.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Tickets Alert: Railway 200 tours of three London stations

Three of London's mainline terminus stations have announced more dates for the Railway 200 themed heritage tours that they were running last year. The tours will run once a month from January to March next year at London Bridge, Victoria, and Waterloo stations and will be led by Network Rail and historian-author Rachel Kolksy. They will last around two hours and involve walking around each station and the surrounding areas. The tours will cost £25 per person and dates are below. London Bridge station Tickets
Travel
UK news
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network advances with barcode ticket trials, Elizabeth line peak service increases, HS2 tunnelling progress, station upgrades, accessibility concerns, apprenticeships, and strike threats.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Decision on Manchester-London 'ghost train' was uninformed, regulator admits

The ORR admitted missing critical facts when banning passengers from a peak Manchester–London service, acknowledging the initial decision may have been incorrect.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London rail news covers a proposed Northern line depot, Elizabeth line ticket-office cuts, HS2 spending controversies, infrastructure repairs, and multiple Tube incidents and crimes.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

How the Elizabeth Line has changed Reading

The Elizabeth Line improved Reading's connectivity, attracted major employers to Station Hill, increased housing demand, and boosted trade for local businesses.
UK news
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Inside the radical plan to split a major London tube line in two

TfL plans to split the Northern line into two separate services to increase capacity by 20,000, contingent on funding and infrastructure upgrades.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

22 Yutong trolleybuses enter operations in Bucharest, Romania - Sustainable Bus

Bucharest receives 22 battery-equipped 12-metre trolleybuses capable of 20 km off-wire operation as part of a wider EU-funded public transport modernization.
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