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London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 hour ago

More trains to be added in two timetable boosts

Southeastern Railway will enhance its timetable in 2026 with additional peak-hour and weekday services across various routes.
#high-speed-rail
Skiing
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
21 hours ago

Obit: Rod Diridon, Transit Leader and High-Speed Rail Advocate, Dies at 87 - Streetsblog San Francisco

Rod Diridon, Sr. was a dedicated advocate for high-speed rail and climate solutions, passing away at 87 after a significant impact on transportation.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

Planned high-speed link between Paris and Spain hit by more delays

The high-speed train project connecting Spain and Paris has been delayed again due to bureaucratic issues and certification challenges.
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Eurotunnel and Eurostar still not ready for EES rollout despite deadline

The new checks, part of the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), collect digital personal records of third country nationals travelling to the Schengen area and replace the manual stamping of passports.
EU data protection
#london-transport
London
fromianVisits
2 days 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 days 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.
Austin
fromPadailypost
2 days 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.
Typography
fromArchDaily
3 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.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 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.
#night-trains
Berlin
fromInsideHook
6 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
6 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.
Brooklyn
fromAxios
6 days ago

The Rock Island Bridge is being compared to The High Line in NYC

The Rock Island Bridge entertainment district opens April 1, revitalizing a neglected river area with diverse community spaces.
Washington DC
fromGothamist
1 week ago

America's horrible trains mean you have no alternative to hourslong airport lines

The U.S. lacks high-speed rail, causing travel issues during TSA staff shortages.
Los Angeles
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Streets for All: SoCal Could Fund All of Southland's High-Speed Rail with EIFD - Streetsblog California

Los Angeles County could raise $15-23 billion for transit improvements using Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs).
London food
fromianVisits
4 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.
#hs2
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

HS2 speeds could be cut as government seeks to rein in spiralling costs

The government is considering reducing HS2 train speeds to save costs and avoid delays on the high-speed rail project.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ministers tell HS2 to consider slower train speeds to cut costs

HS2 is considering reducing train speeds to save costs and expedite operations, potentially saving billions and starting service in the early 2030s.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

HS2 speeds could be cut as government seeks to rein in spiralling costs

The government is considering reducing HS2 train speeds to save costs and avoid delays on the high-speed rail project.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ministers tell HS2 to consider slower train speeds to cut costs

HS2 is considering reducing train speeds to save costs and expedite operations, potentially saving billions and starting service in the early 2030s.
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.
fromianVisits
5 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
Berlin
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Full steam ahead for revived Paris-Berlin night train

A revived night train service between Paris and Berlin has launched successfully, attracting positive feedback from passengers.
London
fromTime Out London
6 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.
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
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
6 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
6 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.
Paris food
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

New Paris-Berlin night train to include three extra stops

European Sleeper will operate a new Paris-Berlin overnight rail service starting March 26, 2026, with stops in France and Belgium, offering tickets from €39.99.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

HS2 trains could run slower' to cut costs on embattled project

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NJ's new Portal North Bridge helped ease a transit meltdown days before official opening

NJ Transit avoided major service collapse when the new Portal North Bridge opened early to replace failed Amtrak catenary infrastructure on the aging Portal Bridge.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

Trump could transform transit in NYC with Penn Station and Sunnyside Yard plans

Trump administration's infrastructure initiatives create unprecedented opportunity for NYC's largest commuter rail expansion in a century, including through-running connections and a major new hub in Sunnyside, Queens.
#deutsche-bahn
Berlin
fromwww.thelocal.de
3 weeks ago

Deutsche Bahn expands high speed train services between Cologne and Brussels

Deutsche Bahn expands cross-border rail services to Belgium with additional high-speed ICE trains from Cologne to Brussels, new airport connections, and weekend services to coastal and tourist destinations.
Berlin
fromwww.thelocal.de
3 weeks ago

Deutsche Bahn expands high speed train services between Cologne and Brussels

Deutsche Bahn expands cross-border rail services to Belgium with additional high-speed ICE trains from Cologne to Brussels, new airport connections, and weekend services to coastal and tourist destinations.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

France's SNCF opens ticket sales for rail travel from July to December

SNCF now allows advance ticket bookings for high-speed rail up to nine months in advance, expanding from the previous three-month window following a successful trial.
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
Miscellaneous
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

A futuristic high-speed travel project could link London and Paris in 20 minutes

Engineers in the Netherlands are developing hyperloop technology that could enable travel between London and Paris in 20 minutes at speeds of 600 miles per hour using magnetically suspended pods.
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
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.
fromForbes
1 month ago

Transit-Oriented Housing On Track For Continued Growth

Once a nice-to-have niche urban design concept, TOD has become an essential part of many urban neighborhoods. It has helped address the shortage of housing by enabling the development of higher-density residential communities near transit stations. It has helped revitalize countless once-deteriorating or static urban enclaves near transit hubs by activating sidewalks near the developments. And it has spurred walking and transit use, enabling residents of TODs to reduce or eliminate automobile dependency.
Real estate
US politics
fromwww.njspotlightnews.org
1 month ago

Gateway is a pain - for now. Here's how it will make your life better

The new Portal Bridge will eliminate a key bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor and advance Amtrak's $16 billion Gateway project despite funding disputes delaying completion.
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
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Whether you use it or not, better public transit makes your commute better

Investing in public transit can reduce car trips by 5–10%, sharply lowering congestion, commute times, stress, health issues, and overall commuter costs.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Channel Tunnel operator GetLink eyes upsurge in UK-France travel

Thanks to the development of high-speed rail and the slowdown in our capital expenditure, we aim to strengthen the growth of our results over the next decade. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation stood at €859 million, exceeding targets set and reconfirmed last year.
France news
Alternative transportation
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Mallon: Six years later, speeding up San Jose transit is finally paying off - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose achieved a 20% increase in bus speeds through transit signal priority implementation, demonstrating that advocating for transit-first policies can produce measurable results.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

How Japan's Bullet Train Transforms Tokyo Into A Ski Town

Tokyo's bullet train connects the city to Gala Yuzawa in about 75 minutes, enabling convenient day trips for quality skiing and on-mountain amenities.
#eurostar
Gadgets
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Japan's Most Mysterious Bullet Train Is Retiring

Doctor Yellow is a bright yellow diagnostic Shinkansen that sweeps the Tokaido line at full speed to inspect tracks and wires, attracting train enthusiasts.
#california-high-speed-rail
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
California

OpEd: How High-Speed Rail Could Reach LA by 2039...Without Waiting for the Mountains - Streetsblog California

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
California

SPUR Talk: What Can the State Learn from HSR About doing Megaprojects Right? - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
California

OpEd: How High-Speed Rail Could Reach LA by 2039...Without Waiting for the Mountains - Streetsblog California

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
California

SPUR Talk: What Can the State Learn from HSR About doing Megaprojects Right? - Streetsblog San Francisco

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.
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.
World news
fromredBus Blog
1 month ago

New Trains in Budget 2026: 7 High-speed Rail Corridors, Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Expansion, and More - redBus Blog

Union Budget 2026 allocates a record ₹2,93,030 crore to Indian Railways, prioritizing high-speed corridors, Vande Bharat expansion, freight, safety, and sustainable passenger transport.
#amtrak
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Want more people to use public transit? Make it safer

Perceived and actual safety concerns, plus infrastructure gaps, drive people away from cycling and transit toward personal cars; safe-systems measures including enforcement are needed.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Country Has the Safest Public Transportation System in the World-and No, It's Not in Europe or North America

Japan ranks first for transportation safety due to advanced infrastructure, rigorous protocols, cutting-edge technology, and a culture prioritizing order and responsibility.
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.
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
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Gateway Tunnel: New York and New Jersey sue Trump admin in another effort to keep major Hudson River rail project alive amNewYork

The $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project would replace a 116-year-old train tunnel that serves 200,000 commuters between New York and New Jersey each weekday. The two tubes, which carries Amtrak and New Jersey Transit trains, are crumbling after a century-plus of use and severe damage from 2012's Superstorm Sandy. New York and New Jersey Attorneys General Letitia James and Jennifer Davenport, respectively, filed the states' Feb. 3 lawsuit
Brooklyn
#london-underground
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

San Francisco wants Caltrain to be independent of San Mateo County

San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton, who sits on Caltrain's board, wants Caltrain to work "step by step toward becoming an independent regional agency," he said in a memo to fellow board members last month. The Caltrain board includes three members each from San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties - the three counties where the rail service operates.
California
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

New train stations part of 14bn UK government rail funding promise

The UK government has not said when the money will be made available or over what period. It had already announced 445m for rail projects in Wales at last June's spending review, and has now explained that money will go towards building each of the seven stations. Initial work on five of the south east stations will begin later this year, with construction on two of them beginning in 2029. While no timescales have been announced, it is expected that Magor and Undy will be the first station to be completed.
UK politics
Travel
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Tell us: What are your best train travel memories?

Train travel evokes vivid memories and stories through slower, ground-level journeys and memorable scenic moments that passengers cherish and share.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Electrical outage in Channel Tunnel suspends France-UK services

An electricity outage in Le Shuttle's French terminal suspended services, halting France-to-UK crossings and causing long lorry queues and delays.
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Ile-de-France launches Tzen 4 BRT with 24m Hess e-buses and Alstom ground charging - Sustainable Bus

The Tzen 4, a fully electric bus rapid transit line operating largely on segregated lanes, entered service on 10 February 2026 in the southern Île-de-France region. After several years of infrastructure works (the start of commercial operations was expected in 2024 ...), the new corridor connects Viry-Châtillon to Corbeil-Essonnes, serving the municipalities of Grigny, Ris-Orangis and Évry-Courcouronnes along a 14-kilometre route.
Alternative transportation
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK's first rapid-charging battery train ready for boarding this weekend

A converted London Underground train will operate battery-only service using a 2,000kW fast-charger, recharging in 3.5 minutes and traveling up to 200 miles.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Italy becomes the fourth market to deploy Hitachi Energy's flash charging technology for e-buses - Sustainable Bus

Hitachi Energy's Grid-eMotion Flash ultra-fast charging will start operating in Italy in 2026, enabling opportunity charging for electric buses in Genoa and Vicenza.
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