Latest Passenger rail News
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Amtrak's Heartland Flyer Service Faces Risk of Suspension
The Heartland Flyer rail service from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth is facing suspension unless the State of Texas allocates additional fundin…
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Amtrak's Borealis Ridership Surpasses Expectations in First Year
Passenger demand for the Borealis train service between St. Paul and Chicago has exceeded expectations, serving more than 205,800 journeys.
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SunRail’s Sunshine Corridor to Bring Rail Closer to Florida Tourist Attractions
The PD&E Study for the proposed Sunshine Corridor has been approved, paving the way for improved rail services in Central Florida.
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UK: Leisure Now Leading Reason for Rail Travel
New research published by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) indicates that leisure is now the most common reason people travel by train.
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Brightline Launches Brightline Rewards Loyalty Scheme
Brightline has launched its first loyalty programme, Brightline Rewards, powered by technology provider Antavo.
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Amtrak Restores Services After Removal of Horizon Railcars
Amtrak has resumed regular service across affected routes following the recent removal of Horizon railcars from operation.
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Fixing Regional Inequalities in UK Rail Travel
At a pivotal moment in transport policy, Green Alliance's report explores how government and industry should revitalise the UK's rail system…
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MBTA's South Coast Rail Service to Begin on 24 March
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced that the South Coast Rail passenger service will commence on 24 March.
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Eurostar Resumes Direct Services between Amsterdam and London
Eurostar has announced the resumption of its direct service between Amsterdam and London from 10 February.
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California State Rail Plan Proposes $307 Billion Investment
Caltrans has unveiled the 2024 California State Rail Plan, outlining a transformative vision for the state's rail network by 2050.
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Canada: Progress Continues on Ottawa’s O-Train Extension Project
OC Transpo has provided an update on Ottawa’s O-Train Extension Project, with weekday service now commencing on Lines 2 and 4.
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Direct Rail Services Commence between Cardiff and Edinburgh
CrossCountry has launched a direct rail connection between Cardiff and Edinburgh for the first time in nearly 40 years.
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Greater Manchester to Integrate Rail into Bee Network by 2028
Transport for Greater Manchester is taking steps to integrate eight commuter rail lines into the Bee Network by 2028.
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Amtrak Breaks All-Time Ridership Record in 2024
Amtrak has set an all-time ridership record in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), welcoming 32.8 million rail passengers.
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Trains, Tinsel, and Timetables: UK Rail Services this Christmas
With Christmas approaching, passengers planning festive journeys across the UK should be aware of changes to train schedules.
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Sydney Metro City Commences Passenger Service
Transport for NSW has commenced passenger service on the new Sydney Metro City extension, connecting northwest Sydney, the CBD and Sydenham.…