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Japan has unveiled its latest new generation bullet train Alfa-X, which will be able to travel at top speeds of 224 mph (360 km/h). The Class E956 , branded “ALFA-X” is a ten-car experimental Shinkansen train on order by East Japan Railway Company. […]
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) today unveiled its preferred route for the Great American Rail-Trail™—or the “Great American”—underscoring the organization’s commitment to creating an iconic piece of American infrastructure that connects more than 125 existing trails and 90 trail gaps over
The heads of the railway companies of Russia, Turkey and Azerbaijan have signed a trilateral memorandum on cooperation to develop rail transport. The document was signed in the Turkish capital Ankara on 6 May 2019 by the CEO and
Russian Broad Gauge Railway Can Be Extended to Turkey Read More »
According to the latest figures, the infrastructure of Russian Railways carried almost 96.5 million passengers in April 2019, 3.8% more than during April last year. Suburban passenger numbers amounted to 88.4 million, an increase of 4% compared to April
Russian Railways’ Passenger Numbers Increased by 3.8% in April 2019 Read More »
Serco Caledonian Sleeper has launched its new £150m fleet – with the first guests travelling on the revitalised overnight rail service. The new carriages made their debut last night (Sunday 28 April) on the Lowlander route between London and
Caledonian Sleeper Launches £150m New Fleet of Trains Read More »
The runway at Salzburg Airport will be renewed starting today and lasting until the end of May 2019. All flight service to and from the airport will be suspended during this period. For this reason, Austrian Airlines is offering
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Just in time for Earth Day, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner® passengers can now enjoy cleaner, more reliable rides on trains throughout Southern California. A total of 14 new Siemens Charger locomotives are now operational on the Pacific Surfliner route, which carries nearly 3
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CFR Călători informs that, since the beginning of this year, the online sale of international tickets has been opened. Tickets for international destinations can be purchased from the website www.cfrcalatori.ro, through the application Buy online tickets / International traffic or directly from the link – https://bileteinternationale.cfrcalatori.ro. The
International Train Tickets in Romania Can Be Purchased ONLINE Read More »
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is offering travellers a new way to organize and manage paperless tickets, by adding the ability to buy and save mobile tickets on Google Pay in a
Eurostar Mobile Tickets Can Now Be Saved on Google Pay Read More »
Rocky Mountaineer announced today that seven newly built GoldLeaf Service rail cars will be offered on its Western Canadian rail routes for the 2019 season. The world’s largest privately owned luxury train company will add four rail cars to
Eurostar is celebrating its first year of services direct from London to Rotterdam and Amsterdam by releasing seats at just £35 one-way, available to book for a limited period only from 10th to 15th April. Those looking to
In March 2019, 40,100 passengers travelled on the international Allegro high-speed services running between St. Petersburg – Helsinki, an increase of 21.7% compared to March 2018. During January-March 2018, 11,800 passengers used the Allegro trains, which exceeds the level
Virgin Trains USA has revealed the new-look Virgin MiamiCentral, the hub for all things transportation, leisure and business in downtown Miami. Richard Branson joined president of Virgin Trains USA, Patrick Goddard, to reveal the new branding at the station.
Eurostar is celebrating its first year of direct services from London to the Netherlands. Since launching in April 2018, over quarter of a million people have travelled from London to Amsterdam, the equivalent of more than 1,000 plane loads.
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According to the latest figures, in March 2019, the infrastructure owned by Russian Railways carried 93 million passengers, 5.1% more than during the same month last year. Suburban passenger numbers rose to 84.8 million, an increase of 4.7%, while
Russian Railways’ Passenger Traffic Increased by 3.5% Read More »
