Latest Public Transport News
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LA Metro Reports Busiest May in Over Six Years
LA Metro has reported that May saw the highest level of rail ridership in over six years, with total use increasing by 9.5% over 2025.
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World Cup Generates Historic Ridership Numbers Across North America
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially generating record-setting ridership numbers for public transport across North America.
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European Sleeper Launches New Paris – Berlin Night Train
European Sleeper has officially launched its new Paris–Berlin night train, having embarked on its first journey on Thursday 26 March.
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US: Congress Pledges $94 Million Toward Mobility Projects for 2028 Olympic Games
Congress has pledged $94.3 million worth of funding toward mobility related projects for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Amtrak Advises Passengers Book Early to Avoid Disappointment this Summer
Amtrak has advised passengers to book early this summer as North America anticipates the beginning of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Melbourne Welcomes Big Switch on Metro Tunnel
Melbourne Metro Tunnel's Big Switch has officially added extra services for the dedicated Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines.
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Amtrak Announces $250 USA Rail Pass Adventure Awaits Sale
Amtrak has announced its latest discount offering, the 'Adventure Awaits Sale', which offers a $249 discount on its USA Rail Pass.
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92% of UK Rail Users Claim Disruption Management is Worsening
A new survey from Great British Rail Replacement states 92% of rail customers feel that disruption management in the UK is worsening.
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Grand Central Launches First Direct Services Between Seaham & London
Open access operator Grand Central has announced the launch of the first-ever direct services between the town of Seaham and London.
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New Train Service Connects Leipzig and Southern Poland
History has been made as Leipzig and southern Poland have been directly connected by rail for the first time.
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TfGM Launches Consultation on Future of Public Transport
TfGM is inviting people who live, work, travel, visit or study in Greater Manchester to help shape the future of its travel network.
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Trainline Rolls Out Suite of New Features in Largest Update Yet
Trainline has rolled out a suite of new features on its app designed to increase the information delivered to passengers across the UK.
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Liverpool City Region to Invest £1.6 Billion in Public Transport Improvements
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has unveiled plans for a new £1.6 billion investment into the region's public transport network.
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Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Trains Carry 46,000+ Passengers Since Introduction
Amtrak has announced that over 46,000 customers have ridden Amtrak Mardi Gras Service trains since their introduction in August.
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Transport for London Confirms Christmas Schedule
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed plans for travel over the festive period – with the vast majority of services running as normal.
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Stadler to Supply FLIRT XL Trains for New Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn Lines
Stadler is set to supply 36 modern FLIRT XL multiple units for operation along the new Rhine-Ruhr S5, S8 and RE 41 S-Bahn lines.
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Northern Announces Return of Flash Sale
Northern has announced the return of its flash sale, with three million tickets now available for a number of routes starting at £2.
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GPS Ticketing Trial Launched Between Harrogate & Leeds
Trials of a new GPS-based ticketing technology have launched on Northern trains between Leeds and Harrogate.
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Brightline Announces Service Expansion to Meet Ridership Demand
Brightline has announced a set of operational changes that aim to optimise the passenger experience by expanding & adjusting its timetable.
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US: DART Silver Line to Open 25 October 2025
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)'s long-awaited Silver Line is set to open on Saturday 25 October 2025.
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Midlands Connect Showcases Potential Midlands Rail Hub Route Benefits
A report from Midlands Connect has named towns & cities along the Midlands Rail Hub route that could benefit from investment in the hub.
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UK: Avanti West Coast Expands Rail Services
Avanti West Coast has increased rail services across its network as part of a newly-updated September timetable.
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Hull Trains Offers Free Travel for Coldplay Fans This August
Coldplay fans attending the band's concerts at Hull's Craven Park on 18 & 19 August will be offered free travel with Hull Trains.
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Arriva to Expand Regional Services in Poland
Arriva Group has signed new service agreements with the Kujawsko-Pomorskie region in Poland, introducing a set of two new services.