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France news
fromThe Local France
55 minutes ago

Train accident in northern France sees TGV colliding with heavy truck

A truck and train accident in Pas-de-Calais resulted in the train driver's death and minor injuries to seven passengers.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
18 hours ago

MTA Insiders Give Talk on the IBX at the Transit Museum

The proposed 14-mile light rail route will connect Brooklyn and Queens, featuring 19 stations and integrating with existing transit options.
London
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

East London is getting a brand new train station

Beam Park station has finally received approval after years of delays, facilitating housing and business growth in east London.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day 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
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Metrolink officials rushed to reassure investors as project director Sean Sweeney headed for early exit

Ireland is serious about building a metro for Dublin, but faces challenges in gaining firm support.
Skiing
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
2 days 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.
#amtrak
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I upgraded to Amtrak's business class for $50. As nice as my 8-hour ride was, I'll probably stick with coach.

Amtrak's business class offers comfort and convenience for travelers, making it a preferred choice over flying despite longer travel times.
fromThe Local Germany
6 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
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Metrolink's 550k boss Sean Sweeney quits in fresh blow to transport project

Mr. Sweeney departs from MetroLink due to personal reasons after two years, prompting an international search for his replacement.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 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.
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.
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-transport
London
fromianVisits
4 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 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
4 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 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.
Brooklyn
fromUrbanplacesandspaces
3 days ago

Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

Siloed transit planning hinders effective connections between projects like IBX and Penn Station Access, limiting regional transit network potential.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Major Euston rail disruption across Easter weekend

"Bank holidays are also among the least busy times on the railway, and the four-day period at Easter gives us a valuable opportunity to complete projects that simply can't be delivered during a normal weekend."
London food
France news
fromThe Local France
4 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.
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
#deutsche-bahn
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Passengers warned of trouble ahead as Deutsche Bahn announces huge loss

Deutsche Bahn's losses increased to €2.3 billion in 2025, with service improvements expected to take at least 10 years.
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.
#night-trains
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Smart sleepers could be the glow-up night trains need

Activists across Europe demand more night train connections to reduce air travel's environmental impact.
London food
fromianVisits
5 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
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

London travel news LIVE: Victoria station repairs sparks delays to several services

Passengers at London Victoria station face disruptions due to urgent track repairs affecting multiple train routes.
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
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
#portal-north-bridge
London food
fromianVisits
6 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.
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
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Regular NJ Transit rail schedules resume with new Portal North Bridge open

NJ Transit commuter rails resume regular weekday schedules after month-long disruptions from Portal North Bridge opening, replacing the 1910 Portal Bridge to improve service capacity and speed.
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
1 month 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
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Park district agrees to many Tilden steam train demands but dispute chugs on

Tilden Park's historic steam train, operating since 1952 and attracting 250,000 annual visitors, secured favorable lease terms after the operator threatened to leave due to a seven-year contract dispute.
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
fromianVisits
3 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.
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-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
1 month 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
1 month 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
fromTime Out London
4 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.
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.
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
#rail-disruption
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.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
2 months ago

Railway Highlights the Importance of Logs, Metrics, Traces, and Alerts for Diagnosing System Failure

Combine logs, metrics, traces, and alerts to achieve faster, more accurate root-cause analysis and comprehensive observability of distributed systems.
#gateway-tunnel
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York Islanders

Penn Station redesign chief Andy Byford says he's not fully up to speed' on looming Gateway Tunnel project breakdown amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

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

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York Islanders

Penn Station redesign chief Andy Byford says he's not fully up to speed' on looming Gateway Tunnel project breakdown amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

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

fromsilive
1 month ago

From NYC's oldest trains to its most reliable service: Staten Island Railway breaks on-time record in 2025

The MTA finished upgrading the Staten Island Railway fleet with all new cars in September 2025. The entire fleet of the borough's lone train line features the new, state-of-the-art subway cars known as R211S models - roughly one year after the first R211s debuted on Staten Island. The new trains replaced the older R44 cars, which were in service in the borough since 1973. It was the oldest fleet in all of New York City Transit, Crichlow noted.
New York City
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
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
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 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.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

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

Electrifying and sharing the Antelope Valley Line enables one-seat San Francisco–Los Angeles high-speed service earlier, lowering cost and risk while modernizing Metrolink.
#london-underground
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
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.
#rail-safety
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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany news: Winter storm halts train service in north DW 01/09/2026

Northern Germany long-distance rail services suspended due to winter storms, causing major disruptions around Hannover and affecting Berlin, Hamburg, and North Rhine-Westphalia connections.
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.
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
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

German train conductor's death highlights rise in violence

A regional train conductor was fatally attacked after confronting a passenger without a valid ticket, highlighting a sustained rise in assaults on railway employees.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why did one of Britain's busiest tunnels have to close?

An oversized vehicle entered the smaller Dartford tunnel, damaging critical safety systems and forcing a 30-hour closure and major northbound delays.
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.
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

One dead in bus and train collision in Germany

One person died and nine others were injured in a collision between a bus and a train locomotive in the northern German city of Hamburg, the city's fire service said Friday. All the victims were inside the bus at the time of the accident, a fire service spokesman told AFP. The bus driver is in a "life-threatening" situation, with two other passengers seriously injured and six lightly injured, he said.
Germany news
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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Questions and answers in Spain's train accident investigation: from the broken track to the abandoned' undercarriage

Spain's transportation minister, Oscar Puente, admitted on Wednesday the undeniable possibility that the cause of the train crash that claimed 43 lives in Adamuz (Cordoba) might lie in a faulty section of track, based on the bite marks detected on the running gear of one of the two trains involved in the accident, as well as on other trains that had previously traveled along the same stretch.
Miscellaneous
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.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Listed Tube station platforms to close for repairs

Barons Court will close one platform at a time in 2026 for extensive roof repairs, with alternative routes and partial openings during Queen's Club.
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