Connecticut Flooding Cancels Most Amtrak Trains Between New York and Boston
Flooding near New Haven disrupted Amtrak and Metro-North on September 13, with most New York-Boston trains canceled and service still suspended Sunday evening.
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Madrid Launches New Stadler Double-Deck Trains With Capacity for Nearly 1,900 Passengers
Madrid has introduced its first new high-capacity Stadler commuter trains, beginning a major rolling stock renewal designed to increase capacity across the Cercanías network.
Amtrak Starts $1 Billion Sunnyside Yard Overhaul Ahead of Airo Train Launch
Amtrak has begun major construction at Sunnyside Yard in New York, creating the maintenance capacity needed for its incoming Airo fleet and other Northeast Corridor trains.
Amtrak Gets Nearly $3 Billion for 43 New Trains and Major Rail Upgrades
Amtrak has secured nearly $3 billion in federal grants to buy up to 43 new trainsets and modernize rail infrastructure across the United States.
Virgin Trains Gets Green Light for London-Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam Services From 2030
Virgin Trains has received regulatory approval to run up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel from 2030, challenging Eurostar’s long-standing monopoly.
Amtrak Wants to Split Its Railroad Into Three Businesses – Here’s Why
Amtrak is considering a major corporate restructuring that would separate passenger services, infrastructure and fleet management into three focused businesses.
Omio Gets $10M to Fix Japan and Southeast Asia’s Fragmented Travel Booking
Omio has secured a $10 million investment from Granite-Integral to accelerate expansion in Japan and strengthen its Southeast Asia presence.
Omio’s Rail Europe Deal Could Reshape How Travelers Book Trains
Omio Group plans to acquire Rail Europe, combining travel technology, rail distribution and multimodal inventory across train, bus, air and ferry services.
UAE Passenger Trains Start June 30 With Abu Dhabi-Fujairah in 1 Hour 45 Minutes
The UAE will begin passenger rail services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah on June 30, setting the stage for a wider Etihad Rail network rollout.
Rail Europe Adds Campania Express for Easier Southern Italy Trips
Rail Europe has added Campania Express, giving travelers and travel advisors a simpler way to connect Naples, Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sorrento by train.