Northern: ‘Magstripe’ train tickets could soon be in a museum
UK operator Northern have announced that the 'magstripe' ticket may soon be obsolete, noting a rise in digital ticket purchases.
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Bridge strengthening project in Glasgow set to reach milestone
Network Rail and Story Contracting are due to reach a major milestone in their bridge strengthening project near Glasgow.
Rail Baltica: Cornerstone laid at Ülemiste passenger terminal
Rail Baltica have celebrated the laying of the cornerstone at the new Ülemiste passenger terminal in a special ceremony.
CN launches new firefighting trains to help protect supply chain
Canadian rail operator CN have launched two new firefighting trains and two additional carriages for their fleet.
Amtrak celebrates accessibility upgrades at Bay Area stations
American operator Amtrak are currently celebrating key accessibility upgrades at Bay Area stations, funded federally.
Network Rail: Kingsferry Bridge closure details
Network Rail are reminding customers to check before they travel as Kingsferry Bridge is closed for maintenance.
ALLRAIL: Yet another start-up long-distance operator ends its activities
ALLRAIL have issued a statement reacting to Midnight Trains' suspension of activities.
NCDOT announces special train from Raleigh to the U.S. Open in Pinehurst
The North Carolina Department of Transport (NCDOT) are running a special service this June for the US Open.
Driving change: Hull Trains celebrates new era in training tomorrow’s talent
UK open access operator Hull Trains have started a new era with training schemes, garnering talent from local communities.
Avanti West Coast adds more seats with summer timetable change
UK rail operator Avanti West Coast have announced more seats and more trains as part of their new timetable, effective this month.
Rail Baltica: Ingerop and Rendel to coordinate Latvian section of project
Ingerop, and its UK-based subsidiary Rendel, have been chosen to coordinate the Latvian section of the international Rail Baltica project.
UK-first sees digitally signalled train driven on intercity mainline
In a UK-first, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) have run a digitally signalled train driven on an intercity mainline.
Good News Friday: Your weekly roundup of positive rail news!
In this week's 'Good News Friday', we cover CrossCountry's safety support, a possible name for Northern's resident cat, and Alfie's day at Thameslink!
Norfolk Southern names Claude Mongeau chair of the Board of Directors
Norfolk Southern have named Claude Mongeau the new chair of their Board of Directors, effective immediately.
TPE flies the Pride flag with extra services to York
TransPennine Express (TPE) are flying the Pride flag and running extra services to York for customers attending celebrations.