Salt Lake City to buy new light rail vehicles from Stadler
Yesterday (Wednesday 23 October) Stadler signed a contract with the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) to supply up to eighty new light rail vehicles tailor…
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Head through Hertfordshire and London as Train Sim World 5 early access launches
Early Access for those who preordered Train Sim World 5: Deluxe and Special Edition is now available ahead of a general release on the 17th…
Amtrak announces big holiday sale
American train operator Amtrak has started a promotion which gives customers over 25% off certain fares.
$1.5m upgrade of Durham railway station complete
The USA's passenger rail company Amtrak has completed renovations at Durham station in North Carolina.
Stadler to supply Chicago’s first battery-electric trains
Stadler has signed an agreement with the Chicago commuter operator Metra for the supply of 16 battery-electric trains.
Stadler secures order for more hydrogen-powered trains for California
The State of California has exercised an option under a contract signed last October for Stadler to supply six more FLIRT H2 hydrogen-powered trains.
Trainline to show ad during SuperBowl as part of its campaign to attract US tourists
In a first for the UK rail industry, Trainline will show their 30-second ad during the SuperBowl's commercial breaks as part of the ongoing campaign
Four-year reconstruction started on Amtrak station in Philadelphia
Work has started on a major renovation of William H. Gray III 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, USA.
Book Review: The Brunels, Father and Son by Anthony Burton
This book looks at the work of Britain’s great engineering geniuses Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and his less well-known father Marc Brunel.
Book Review: Historical Railways Around The World by Alon Siton
This book provides an illustrated record of trains and locomotives that often look totally unusual but were to be seen on railways around the world.