Latest Passenger rail News
-
Etihad Rail Completes First Passenger Journey from Abu Dhabi to Al Dhannah
Etihad Rail has completed its first passenger rail journey between Abu Dhabi City and Al Dhannah City alongside ADNOC leadership.
-
Tri-Rail Services Extend to MiamiCentral from 13 January
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority is extending Tri-Rail services to MiamiCentral Station from 13 January.
-
$8.2 Billion in Federal Funding for US Passenger Rail Network
The US DOT's Federal Railroad Administration has announced 8.2bn USD in funding for high-speed rail and pipeline projects across the US.
-
Amtrak Plans to Launch Rail Service from Baton Rouge to New Orleans
Amtrak has signed a service development agreement for the return of intercity passenger rail services between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
-
Transport Canada Launches RFP for High Frequency Rail Project
Canada's Minister for Transport, Pablo Rodriguez has launched the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the nation's High Frequency Rail project.
-
US: Additional FTA Funding to Replace Ageing Passenger Railcars
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will provide 197 million USD in funding to help transit agencies replace ageing passenger railcars.
-
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel
The LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel.
-
Biden-Harris Administration Awards $1.4 Billion to 70 US Rail Projects
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded 1.4 billion USD in funding to 70 rail projects across the US.
-
Brightline Orlando to Commence Service on 22 September
Brightline has announced that its service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) will officially launch on 22 September 2023.
-
Brightline Delays Start of Orlando-Miami Service
Brightline has announced delys to its timeline, meaning it will not commence passenger services to Orlando from 1 September as planned.
-
Amtrak Applies for Grants to Improve Northeast Corridor and Long Distance Network
Amtrak has submitted applications for FRA funding to advance Northeast Corridor projects and improve reliability on its long-distance networ…
-
Minnesota's Northern Lights Express Service Approved for State Funding
Minnesota legislature has approved 195 million USD in funding for the Northern Light Express (NLX) passenger rail project.
-
US: New Funding to Advance Interstate Passenger Rail Networks
The FRA has announced the availability of 5.8 million USD in funding for the Interstate Rail Compacts (IRC) Program.
-
FRA Studies the Expansion of Amtrak Long-Distance Passenger Rail Services
The FRA has concluded a series of meetings with stakeholders on its Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service study.
-
China-Laos Railway Starts Cross-Border Passenger Service
The China-Laos Railway commenced cross-border passenger services between Kunming and Vientiane on Thursday 13 April.
-
Union Pacific to Transfer Chicago Commuter Rail Services to Metra
Union Pacific has begun the process of transferring its three commuter rail service lines in Chicago to Metra.
-
Amtrak Publishes Study Examining Scranton – New York Rail Corridor
Amtrak and PNRRA have released findings from a two-year study examining the potential to operate rail services between Scranton and New York…
-
France to Invest €100 Billion in Railway Infrastructure
Prime Minister of France, Élisabeth Borne presented a future plan for transport, prioritising a 100 billion EUR investment in the railway.
-
Anticipation Builds for Popular RSN 2023 Expo
The next edition of RSN will take place on 6 July 2023 and is the place to network, make new contacts and strengthen existing relationships.
-
$2.5 Billion to Expand Passenger Rail Services in California
California Governor Newsom has announced more than 2.5 billion USD in funding for 16 ongoing projects to improve passenger rail services.
-
Limited Stand Space Remains at Rolling Stock Networking
Book your place now at Rolling Stock Networking, taking place on 6 July 2023, as available stand space is now limited.
-
Slovakia: ZSSK Orders Five More RegioPanter Electric Units from Škoda
Slovakian rail company ZSSK has ordered a further five RegioPanter electric units from Skoda Group as part of the modernisation of its fleet…
-
France: First RER New Generation Train Delivered to SNCF
The first RER New Generation (NG) 130-metre train has arrived at SNCF’s Technicentre in Villeneuve Saint-George, France.
-
Canada: Ontario Purchases 3 Northlander Trainsets from Siemens
Ontario is investing 139.5 million CAD in three Northlander trainsets as part of its plan to bring back northeastern passenger rail services…