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fromIndependent
13 hours ago

Revealed: the train stations where your car is most likely to be clamped

Irish Rail took in more than €15m in parking fees from motorists, while also clamping nearly 4,300 cars at its stations over the last two years.
UK news
London food
fromianVisits
2 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including track improvements, timetable adjustments, and new services.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

Weekend Roundup: New SMART Schedule, More High-Speed Rail Context... - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan enhances bus and rail service, increasing frequency and connectivity for North Bay residents.
fromwww.amny.com
4 hours ago

Op-ed | Why the MTA wants to hear from you this spring | amNewYork

The MTA's Spring Customers Count survey aims to gather honest feedback from riders about their commuting experiences, which is crucial for making necessary improvements to the transit system.
Marketing
New York City
fromInsideHook
4 hours ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Service changes coming to G train this month as MTA modernizes crosstown signals

G train service changes include shuttle buses and signal modernization work affecting commutes in Brooklyn and Queens.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

Friday Video: RIP, The D.C. Streetcar - Streetsblog USA

Washington, D.C.'s streetcar project ended after a decade, serving as a lesson in urban transit planning and its challenges.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Albert Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists

The recent pattern of movement does not present any additional risk and it is safe to reopen to cyclists and pedestrians, the council said.
London
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Tunnel to Heathrow could be privately funded under revived rail link plans

The study concludes that the rail link could deliver strong economic returns under both two-runway and three-runway expansion scenarios at Heathrow Airport, indicating its potential impact on regional connectivity.
UK politics
Germany news
fromSustainable Bus
3 days ago

Daimler Buses to introduce Mercedes Conecto in Germany from 2027 - Sustainable Bus

Daimler Buses will launch the Mercedes Conecto in Germany in mid-2027, expanding its city bus offerings for private-sector operators.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Northlander train service announces expected fares | CBC News

Northlander train fares will be about 10% higher than current bus rates, with a projected annual ridership of 40,000 to 60,000 by 2041.
#electric-buses
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 days ago

Copenhagen achieves 100% electric bus network as Movia deploys 62 new units - Sustainable Bus

Movia has deployed 62 electric buses, achieving 72% electrification of its fleet and completing the transition of all municipal bus lines in Copenhagen to electric operation.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
4 days ago

EMT Madrid orders 120 more e-buses, vehicles awarded to Irizar, Daimler and Solaris - Sustainable Bus

EMT Madrid has awarded contracts for 120 new battery-electric buses, including the first articulated electric buses in its fleet.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 days ago

Copenhagen achieves 100% electric bus network as Movia deploys 62 new units - Sustainable Bus

Movia has deployed 62 electric buses, achieving 72% electrification of its fleet and completing the transition of all municipal bus lines in Copenhagen to electric operation.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
4 days ago

EMT Madrid orders 120 more e-buses, vehicles awarded to Irizar, Daimler and Solaris - Sustainable Bus

EMT Madrid has awarded contracts for 120 new battery-electric buses, including the first articulated electric buses in its fleet.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Special World Cup ticket sales shatter Commuter Rail records in first day

"The 2026 World Cup is no ordinary event, and we are privileged to have the opportunity to welcome all to experience Massachusetts. The tremendous demand during the first day of Boston Stadium Train ticket sales demonstrates that we needed to think outside the box to safely deliver unprecedented train service, carrying fans both near and far to the World Cup matches."
Boston
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Six Inches' From Disaster: Florida School Bus Carrying Children Clipped by Freight Train

A school bus carrying children narrowly avoided a collision with a freight train in Florida, leading to charges against the driver for child neglect.
#train-crash
Women in technology
fromBusline News
5 days ago

Editor's Note March/April 2026 - Busline News

Nominations for the 'Women To Recognize In Busing' award are open until August 1, 2026, celebrating female leaders in the bus industry.
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

This Coastal California Train Route Is Expanding Service Ahead of the World Cup-and It's a Scenic Way for Fans to Travel to Matches

"Southern California is built for moments like this-world-class sports, iconic destinations, and a connected coastline," said Jason Jewell, managing director of LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency.
Los Angeles
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

The subway that brought life back to Quito's historic center

Natividad Dominguez, a salchipapa vendor in Quito, has seen her business thrive since the metro's introduction, despite her personal fear of using it.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

9 Public Transport Mistakes Every Tourist Makes in Europe-and What Locals Recommend Instead

Public transportation in Rome is extensive, cost-effective, and often faster than taxis, despite some tourists' hesitance to use it.
New York City
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Person dead after being struck by GO Train in Richmond Hill, Ont., police say | CBC News

A pedestrian died after being struck by a GO train in Richmond Hill, Ont., on Friday evening.
#eurostar
London food
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

Eurostar has launched a huge flash sale with 35 trips from London to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels and more

Eurostar offers flash sale with one-way tickets starting at £35 for select destinations until April 13.
#urban-logistics
fromCity Limits
3 days ago
Alternative transportation

Opinion: How Last-Mile Delivery Can Reduce NYC's Congestion

Accelerating the transition to sustainable urban logistics can reduce transportation emissions and congestion in New York City.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago
Alternative transportation

The 2026 urban logistics challenge: Managing delivery hubs in the city - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cities are becoming critical for delivery management due to e-commerce growth, requiring innovative logistics solutions to meet consumer expectations.
#london-underground
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

London travel news LIVE: Severe delays hit Elizabeth line and parts of Tube network during morning commute

Commuters in London face significant delays on the Underground, particularly on the Elizabeth, Metropolitan, and District lines due to track repairs and signal failures.
#high-speed-rail
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

MTA Insiders Give Talk on the IBX at the Transit Museum

The proposed 14-mile light rail route will connect Brooklyn and Queens, featuring 19 stations and integrating with existing transit options.
#night-trains
Berlin
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Could a Hotel Room on Wheels Get You to Take a Night Train?

Night trains in Europe may return with modern designs and comfort by 2030, aiming to compete with air travel prices.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Smart sleepers could be the glow-up night trains need

Activists across Europe demand more night train connections to reduce air travel's environmental impact.
London food
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Southeastern promises more trains coming this May and December

Southeastern will implement timetable changes in May and December 2026, enhancing services and capacity across south-east London, Kent, and East Sussex.
#silvertown-tunnel
London
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

Three London bus routes (and two DLR lines) are now free to ride for two months

The Silvertown Tunnel opened in April, offering free bus and DLR services until May 26.
London
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

Three London bus routes (and two DLR lines) are now free to ride for two months

The Silvertown Tunnel opened in April, offering free bus and DLR services until May 26.
France news
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

Train accident in northern France sees TGV colliding with heavy truck

A truck and train accident in Pas-de-Calais resulted in the train driver's death and minor injuries to seven passengers.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago

IBX light rail plan takes center stage at New York Transit Museum * Brooklyn Paper

The Interborough Express is a proposed light rail project connecting Brooklyn and Queens, utilizing an existing freight line.
#commuting
fromIndependent
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

Geraldine Herbert: Eight quick fixes that could be rolled out this year to ease congestion

fromIndependent
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

Geraldine Herbert: Eight quick fixes that could be rolled out this year to ease congestion

Berlin
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Full steam ahead for revived Paris-Berlin night train

A revived night train service between Paris and Berlin has launched successfully, attracting positive feedback from passengers.
#transportation
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago
Washington DC

America's horrible trains mean you have no alternative to hourslong airport lines

The U.S. lacks high-speed rail, causing travel issues during TSA staff shortages.
fromBusline News
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

Understanding regulatory responses is crucial for the transportation sector, especially regarding new laws impacting the U.S. bus and motorcoach industry.
Washington DC
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

America's horrible trains mean you have no alternative to hourslong airport lines

The U.S. lacks high-speed rail, causing travel issues during TSA staff shortages.
fromBusline News
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

London
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

East London is getting a brand new train station

Beam Park station has finally received approval after years of delays, facilitating housing and business growth in east London.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

More trains to be added in two timetable boosts

Southeastern Railway will enhance its timetable in 2026 with additional peak-hour and weekday services across various routes.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 week ago

PATH Commute From Jersey City to WTC Back on Track After Terminal Fix

PATH service between Journal Square and World Trade Center resumed normal operations after mechanical issues were resolved.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

L.A. County rail boom: What trains are coming and when

Backers of the K Line extension view it as a crucial component of Metro's strategy to provide a connected transit system, which is essential for residents who depend on public transportation.
Los Angeles
Alternative transportation
fromOpen Culture
4 days ago

The Self-Balancing Monorail: A 1910 Train That Could Balance Without Falling

Mono­rails have a negative perception, partly due to cultural references, but innovative designs like the gyro mono­rail offer new possibilities.
#hs2
#london-transport
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including pay rises for staff and new train services.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

Five Tube stations in London are set to receive upgrades for step-free access after being initially rejected.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces challenges including strikes, parking chaos, and accessibility issues while new projects and community initiatives are underway.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including pay rises for staff and new train services.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

Five Tube stations in London are set to receive upgrades for step-free access after being initially rejected.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces challenges including strikes, parking chaos, and accessibility issues while new projects and community initiatives are underway.
US news
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

Portal North Bridge opening next week means full, faster service for N.J. commuters

Portal North Bridge opens for passenger service next week, enabling faster train travel between New York and New Jersey with improved reliability and reduced commute times.
London food
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

New DLR trains resuming live testing on the railway

New DLR trains resume testing this weekend after improvements to braking software following a previous incident.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Call to restore Saturday services on the Waterloo and City line

The Waterloo & City line may reopen on Saturdays if approved, supporting the City of London's goal for a 7-day destination.
#deutsche-bahn
Berlin
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 month ago

Deutsche Bahn expands high speed train services between Cologne and Brussels

Deutsche Bahn expands cross-border rail services to Belgium with additional high-speed ICE trains from Cologne to Brussels, new airport connections, and weekend services to coastal and tourist destinations.
Berlin
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 month ago

Deutsche Bahn expands high speed train services between Cologne and Brussels

Deutsche Bahn expands cross-border rail services to Belgium with additional high-speed ICE trains from Cologne to Brussels, new airport connections, and weekend services to coastal and tourist destinations.
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

Network Rail's powerful campaign

Sit down with Hannah Bowler and the Story Catchers and Network Rail team where they discuss their wins at The Drum Awards for Marketing EMEA for their 'You vs Train' campaign. Hear about the success of the campaign, how changing behavior was its ultimate goal, and how they reached difficult target audiences.
Marketing
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

France's SNCF opens ticket sales for rail travel from July to December

SNCF now allows advance ticket bookings for high-speed rail up to nine months in advance, expanding from the previous three-month window following a successful trial.
London startup
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network faces safety concerns, infrastructure upgrades, service disruptions, and ongoing debates about major projects like HS2 and Euston station development.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Inside the giant machine digging HS2's railway tunnels to Euston station

HS2's final tunnel boring machine began digging the second tunnel from Old Oak Common to Euston, with the machine's front section remaining permanently underground as trains will eventually pass through it.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Passenger Rail Is Headed for a Reckoning - and the First 90 Days of 2026 Will Decide It - Streetsblog USA

Let's start with the biggest issue on the horizon: the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Yes, the ultimate decision is about a year away. But sides are lining up for and against, and right now, the Surface Transportation Board, which is colloquially known as STB -- the railroads' economic regulator -- is considering the details of how the rules governing that decision will be applied.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Opinion: The Federal Railroad Administration's Proposed Amtrak Restructuring is Worth Considering - Streetsblog USA

While dozens of other countries have delivered fast, modern train networks, we are stuck with a skeletal system built largely on slow, 19th-century alignments. Even developing nations are passing us by. There is growing recognition at the federal level that things need to change, but substantial and comprehensive reform would require an act of Congress.
Alternative transportation
#london-underground-infrastructure
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces multiple challenges including aging infrastructure heat problems, strikes over working conditions, safety incidents, operational disruptions, and service expansion plans across Underground, Elizabeth Line, and mainline networks.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network undergoes multiple infrastructure projects and service changes, including Piccadilly line train delays, Elizabeth line safety measures, Southeastern service restoration, and new route expansions across the region.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces multiple challenges including aging infrastructure heat problems, strikes over working conditions, safety incidents, operational disruptions, and service expansion plans across Underground, Elizabeth Line, and mainline networks.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network undergoes multiple infrastructure projects and service changes, including Piccadilly line train delays, Elizabeth line safety measures, Southeastern service restoration, and new route expansions across the region.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

This London train service has been crowned the best rail line in the UK for 2026

London Northwestern Railway won Train Operator of the Year 2026 after investing £1 billion in new trains and infrastructure, increasing capacity by 40 percent and raising customer satisfaction by 20 percent.
UK news
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network advances with barcode ticket trials, Elizabeth line peak service increases, HS2 tunnelling progress, station upgrades, accessibility concerns, apprenticeships, and strike threats.
London
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

A brand new railway line could serve London's biggest airport

Heathrow Southern Rail would connect Heathrow Airport to Waterloo and Surrey towns via eight miles of new railway line, supporting the airport's expansion to handle 66 million additional annual travelers.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Labour's plan for railways in the north: a slow train coming | Editorial

Northern England's rail network is severely underfunded, causing slow, unreliable services and prompting a planned multi-stage Northern Powerhouse Rail upgrade including a new Bradford station.
#rail-disruption
#train-travel
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Tron on the Tube: London Underground's new trains are being tested on the Piccadilly line

The new trains are the first of a fleet of 94 new trains being built in Yorkshire at the moment, and will eventually replace the Piccadilly line's existing 50-year old rolling stock. However, before passengers can ride the new trains, they need hundreds of hours of testing and assurance that they will work as expected. And testing has been underway ever since the first train arrived in London last year.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Decision on Manchester-London 'ghost train' was uninformed, regulator admits

The ORR admitted missing critical facts when banning passengers from a peak Manchester–London service, acknowledging the initial decision may have been incorrect.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London rail news covers a proposed Northern line depot, Elizabeth line ticket-office cuts, HS2 spending controversies, infrastructure repairs, and multiple Tube incidents and crimes.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK's first rapid-charging battery train ready for boarding this weekend

A converted London Underground train will operate battery-only service using a 2,000kW fast-charger, recharging in 3.5 minutes and traveling up to 200 miles.
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