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Portland
fromPortland Mercury
15 hours ago

Leaving the Station: TriMet Retires Its Oldest MAX Trains - Portland Mercury

TriMet's oldest MAX Type 1 trains are being retired after nearly 40 years of service due to maintenance and accessibility issues.
Europe news
fromThe Local France
4 hours ago

'Stone age' ticket system preventing travellers in Europe from taking trains

Booking train tickets for popular European flight routes is difficult due to a fragmented ticketing system among rail operators.
fromianVisits
9 hours ago

Seven shades of green: the DLR's quietly complicated network

The DLR first opened in 1987, it had two lines: Red - Stratford to Island Gardens and Green - Tower Gateway to Island Gardens. Within just a few years, as the DLR extended out to Beckton and later Lewisham, they turned the whole map green.
London
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 hour ago

Man fatally struck by Queens 7 train, causing morning delays | amNewYork

The 7 line is experiencing delays due to a fatal incident involving a straphanger in Queens.
Venture
fromFortune
4 hours ago

Exclusive: Startup Humble debuts cabless autonomous truck targeting $900 billion U.S. freight industry | Fortune

Humble launched an electric autonomous freight vehicle, the Humble Hauler, designed for efficient dock-to-dock unloading.
#mta
New York City
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

MTA will bring modern fare gates to more subway entrances, board says

MTA will install modern fare gates at every entrance of 20 stations by year-end to reduce fare evasion and improve accessibility.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

How many of the newest NYC subway trains will have open gangways? MTA says that depends on numerous challenges | amNewYork

MTA is evaluating operational and maintenance challenges of open gangway trains for its new subway car order.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

MTA will bring modern fare gates to more subway entrances, board says

MTA will install modern fare gates at every entrance of 20 stations by year-end to reduce fare evasion and improve accessibility.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

How many of the newest NYC subway trains will have open gangways? MTA says that depends on numerous challenges | amNewYork

MTA is evaluating operational and maintenance challenges of open gangway trains for its new subway car order.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Will Berlin get rid of its public transport ticket machines?

Berlin's transport ticket machines have stopped accepting cash, prompting officials to consider abolishing them due to high operational costs.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'These things confuse me' - Internal emails reveal outgoing MetroLink chief's frustrations with red tape

Seán Sweeney resigned as MetroLink programme director due to personal reasons and frustration with project bureaucracy.
#mbta
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

MBTA announces service changes, suspensions for various lines throughout May

May brings multiple service suspensions on the Red Line, Green Line, Blue Line, Mattapan Line, and some Commuter Rail lines.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

They rode the T to every single station in one fell swoop. Here's how long it took.

A group of friends completed a challenge to ride all MBTA subway lines in one day, taking over 10 hours.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

MBTA announces service changes, suspensions for various lines throughout May

May brings multiple service suspensions on the Red Line, Green Line, Blue Line, Mattapan Line, and some Commuter Rail lines.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

They rode the T to every single station in one fell swoop. Here's how long it took.

A group of friends completed a challenge to ride all MBTA subway lines in one day, taking over 10 hours.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

LAX's long-awaited train to hit the rails as testing begins

"It's really exciting, because not only is it a big milestone for the project, but it's going to be a really visible milestone for all of our guests," Adams said of the testing.
Los Angeles
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Tunneling, construction is underway for Ontario Line transit project | CBC News

Premier Doug Ford stated, 'If we don't act now, too many people are wasting time in traffic,' highlighting the necessity of the Ontario Line for alleviating congestion in Toronto.
Canada news
#bart
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Equipment problem on BART train in SF causing major delays, agency says

BART train delays are caused by an equipment problem, affecting service between 24th Street Mission and Embarcadero.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Humpday Headlines: BART Sees Early Morning Disruption From Disabled Train

BART service was disrupted due to a disabled train, but regular service resumed by 6:45 am.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Disabled BART train in Oakland, equipment issue causing major delays systemwide, agency says

BART is experiencing major systemwide delays due to equipment problems and a disabled train.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Equipment problem on BART train in SF causing major delays, agency says

BART train delays are caused by an equipment problem, affecting service between 24th Street Mission and Embarcadero.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Humpday Headlines: BART Sees Early Morning Disruption From Disabled Train

BART service was disrupted due to a disabled train, but regular service resumed by 6:45 am.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Disabled BART train in Oakland, equipment issue causing major delays systemwide, agency says

BART is experiencing major systemwide delays due to equipment problems and a disabled train.
London food
fromianVisits
6 days ago

California Dreaming: Belmont station revamp ahead of plans to double train services

Upgrades to Belmont station aim to double train services by 2027, enhancing accessibility and infrastructure for residents and visitors.
Brooklyn
fromBusline News
6 days ago

Sign Of The Times: Improving The Rider Experience Continues At Cincinnati Metro - Busline News

Cincinnati Metro is replacing 3,700 bus stop signs to enhance rider experience and modernize transit communication over the next 24 months.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Inside the NYC Power Stations That Keep Trains Moving or Bring Them to a Halt

A power outage stranded over 3,500 subway riders in NYC for two hours, causing significant delays and highlighting aging infrastructure.
#transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago
SF politics

"Why Do We Do This Bill?": Preparing Congressional Staff for Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

Commentary: Is a Transporter Bridge the 100-Year-Old Solution for the Estuary Crossing We've all been Looking for? - Streetsblog San Francisco

SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

"Why Do We Do This Bill?": Preparing Congressional Staff for Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Streetsblog USA

Federal surface transportation reauthorization lacks institutional knowledge, leading to skepticism about its effectiveness and the need for reevaluation.
Washington DC
fromGothamist
3 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.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago

Commentary: Is a Transporter Bridge the 100-Year-Old Solution for the Estuary Crossing We've all been Looking for? - Streetsblog San Francisco

A transporter bridge could provide a cost-effective solution for pedestrian and cyclist access between Western Alameda and Jack London Square.
#electric-buses
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

From Mauritius to Mumbai-Pune: Switch Mobility delivers 100 urban buses and 25 intercity coaches - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
6 days ago
Alternative transportation

Aurora grid connections enable Stagecoach depot electrification for over 1,300 electric buses across the UK - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

From Mauritius to Mumbai-Pune: Switch Mobility delivers 100 urban buses and 25 intercity coaches - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
6 days ago
Alternative transportation

Aurora grid connections enable Stagecoach depot electrification for over 1,300 electric buses across the UK - Sustainable Bus

#london-underground
fromianVisits
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

London's weekly railway news

Multiple incidents and operational changes across London's rail network are causing significant service disruptions, safety concerns, and debates over signage, rolling stock and policing.
fromianVisits
2 months ago
UK news

London's weekly railway news

London rail services face closures, disruptions, upgrades, staffing and infrastructure changes including line closures, station redevelopments, strikes, accessibility improvements and policy changes on driver age.
London
fromianVisits
4 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces potential disruptions due to strikes and ongoing issues with passenger safety and service upgrades.
London
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

April 2026 Tube Strikes: How to get around London during next week's RMT industrial action

The London Underground will be shut for 48 hours next week due to tube strikes, affecting public transport options.
London
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Four days of tube disruption expected due to tube strike by the RMT

Four days of disruption to the London Underground are expected due to RMT strike action over working conditions and hours.
Los Angeles Rams
fromBusline News
2 weeks ago

Great Service, People & Equipment Allow American Safety To Expand Its Transportation Network - Busline News

American Safety is expanding its bus/motorcoach services across the U.S. and has become a significant player in the transportation industry.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 week 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.
London food
fromianVisits
1 week 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
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Caltrans to close 1.6 miles of I-80 in SF. 'It's going to be crazy.'

Caltrans is closing a section of Interstate 80 for 55 hours, urging drivers to use alternate routes due to expected congestion.
New York City
fromInsideHook
1 week 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.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago

ZF showcases a new software platform for drivetrain condition monitoring for buses at Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin - Sustainable Bus

ZF has launched a new software platform for drivetrain condition monitoring for buses at Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Logistics Landscapes: The Architecture of the 24-Hour Supply Chain

Warehouses are the defining architecture of the 21st century, reshaping urban landscapes and logistics infrastructure significantly.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 weeks 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.
#public-transit
fromBusline News
6 days ago

ENC Named To Washington State DES Statewide Transit Bus Contract - Busline News

Being named to the Washington State DES contract is a significant milestone for ENC and a testament to the strength of our product portfolio. This contract gives transit agencies across the region a streamlined path to American-made, Altoona-tested heavy-duty buses in every major propulsion category.
Alternative transportation
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 week 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 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
London food
fromianVisits
3 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-transport
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks 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
3 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
1 month 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
2 weeks 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
3 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
1 month 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.
#urban-logistics
Alternative transportation
fromOpen Culture
1 week 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.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Unreliable fleet connectivity driving employee exodus | Computer Weekly

UK fleet operators face significant connectivity challenges that threaten competitiveness, with unreliable networks causing customer complaints and operational disruptions despite limited failover protections.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

How Can a Locomotive Pull a Long Train That's Much Heavier?

Have you ever watched a mile-long freight train rumble by and wondered how one locomotive can pull more than a hundred fully loaded cars? The locomotive weighs maybe 150 metric tons, and each car is about 100 metric tons, which means it's hauling 10,000 tons. I mean, if you weigh 170 pounds, this would be like pulling three SUVs totaling 12,000 pounds.
Science
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

America's Fastest Trains Are Here-but Rail Experts Say High-speed Travel Is Still Years Away

True high-speed rail in the U.S. is still years away despite recent advancements and public support. Rail experts emphasize that actual high-speed rail requires dedicated infrastructure and faster trains, similar to systems in Europe and Asia.
Alternative transportation
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Ford is giving its commercial fleet business an AI makeover

Ford Pro AI is a generative AI chatbot that analyzes commercial vehicle data to provide fleet managers with actionable insights for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

MTA to replace aging trains in NYC subway system

The MTA is replacing aging trains that have been running since the 1980s. More than 2,300 subway cars will be purchased, replacing nearly a third of the current subway fleet.
New York City
DevOps
fromInfoQ
2 months ago

Railway Highlights the Importance of Logs, Metrics, Traces, and Alerts for Diagnosing System Failure

Combine logs, metrics, traces, and alerts to achieve faster, more accurate root-cause analysis and comprehensive observability of distributed systems.
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
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Top 5 Railroad Equipment & Railcar Leasing Stocks: Picks & Shovels of Logistics

The railroad industry is a logistics artery, but the companies supplying the equipment that moves freight are where the real money gets made. Locomotives, railcars, tank cars, and digital rail systems are the picks and shovels of modern logistics. These companies capture recurring revenue from manufacturing, leasing, and maintenance contracts, benefiting from regulatory replacement cycles, nearshoring tailwinds, and the simple reality that freight must move.
Business
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Delivery Robot Gets Stuck on Train Tracks, Gets Obliterated by Locomotive

Footage of the incident, which took place January 15, shows the robot sitting motionless on the tracks, seemingly making no attempt to get out of the way as the unmistakable blare of the train horn gets louder and louder. "Oh it's gonna crush it!" the onlooker taking the video can be heard saying moments before the train, operated by Brightline, flattens the unfortunate bot into the tracks. Sparks can be seen flying from beneath the train before the video cuts off.
Startup companies
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Guards may watch tracks to prevent deaths

Palo Alto plans to hire Orion Security guards to monitor Caltrain crossings 24/7 to prevent teen suicides under a $1.7 million city–school district funded contract.
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.
Travel
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Railway engineering works close lines, but unlock a little-used bit of track near Twickenham

SWR services between New Malden, Twickenham and the Shepperton branch will be partially replaced by buses from 14–17 February 2026 while signalling and level crossing work takes place.
UK news
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network sees new train tests, HS2 tunnelling and apprenticeship progress, construction logistics changes, service disruptions from engineering works and theft, and franchise operational shifts.
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

Autonomous Systems: depot-first autonomy for smartbuses

For more than a decade, autonomous buses have been "almost ready." Demonstrations with safety drivers began around 2015, and ten years later, this is still largely what we see. The reason is not a lack of ambition - it is physics, safety, and economics. Autonomous buses on city streets are inherently difficult. They carry dozens of passengers, operate as heavy vehicles, and move through a chaotic urban environment.
Business
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

Evolution: the practical path to autonomous buses - Sustainable Bus

It's tempting to frame autonomous driving as a single leap. In public transport, adoption tends to be incremental - because the system is built for reliability, and new capabilities have to fit into daily operations without disrupting service. That is why a practical strategy is evolution, not revolution: introduce autonomy in a defined domain, learn safely in real operations, and expand capability step-by-step.
Artificial intelligence
#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.
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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
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.
fromredBus Blog
2 months ago

Indian Railways Reintroduces Emergency Quota for Premium Sleeper Trains - redBus Blog

Indian Railways has restored the emergency quota for premium sleeper trains - Vande Bharat sleeper and Amrit Bharat. The purpose behind reintroducing the emergency quota is to serve those in urgent need of train tickets due to unexpected circumstances. Indian Railways continues to review and revise its policies to meet the evolving demands of travellers. In this guide, we have discussed all that you need to know about the emergency quota in Indian Railways for premium sleeper trains.
Travel
Artificial intelligence
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

Artificial Intelligence In Transportation Training And Education

AI enables individualized transportation training by evaluating trainee performance, tailoring instruction, simulating real scenarios, and measuring performance for targeted improvement.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Electric freight's next chapter will be won on discipline, not ambition

Electric trucks have proven capable of long-haul freight operations, shifting focus from feasibility to infrastructure, economics, and sustainable business models.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why did one of Britain's busiest tunnels have to close?

An oversized vehicle entered the smaller Dartford tunnel, damaging critical safety systems and forcing a 30-hour closure and major northbound delays.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NJ Transit opens new bridge over Hackensack River, enabling faster train speeds

The new structure is taller than the old one, meaning it won't have to open and close for boats on the river. Officials said that would happen dozens of times each year on the old bridge, and it would often get stuck and require a worker to hammer the pieces back into place.
Alternative transportation
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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