$770 million invested by Amtrak to support accessibility projects in North America
The huge investment has been ongoing since 2011 and has seen an array of projects completed in order to bring improved accessibility for its passenger…
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Book Review: Diesel Locomotives Around The World by Peter J. Green
This book presents a selection of the author’s best photographs from 45 countries taken during his travels around the world between 1975 and 2019.
Alstom’s hydrogen train enters service in Charlevoix, Quebec
On Friday 17 June, one hundred passengers travelled on the Coradia iLint in the first ever hydrogen train journey in North America.
2,500 FLIRT trains have been sold by Stadler
Stadler is celebrating after it has just sold its 2,500th FLIRT multiple unit, 20 years after the FLIRT range was first launched.
Maryland Transit Administration awards Alstom further operations and maintenance contract
The global giant in smart and sustainable mobility won the contract which features extensions of as much as €1.2 billion over a period of 15 years
National Railway Museum hosts Flying Scotsman book launch
The National Railway Museum is pleased to host the launch of Flying Scotsman in America, written by Richard Hinchcliffe and Bill Wagner.
Stadler to develop battery-only FLIRT for the USA
Stadler has partnered with ASPIRE Engineering Research Center at Utah State University to develop America’s first battery-powered passenger train.
Valentine’s event inspires tour operators to fall in love with Kent
20 Tour operators from across the UK enjoyed the initiative which saw Southeastern and Visit Kent for the 'Discover your Kent Experience'
Amtrak takes first steps in the development of New Overnight Trains
Marking a new era for the corporation the project has seen up to ten manufacturers submit ideas to replace the well-known railcars.
Book Review: Victoria’s Railway King by Geoff Scargill
This book looks at Sir Edward Watkin who was chairman of numerous British and overseas railway companies and started to build a channel tunnel.