https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/rail/ Rail News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:35:06+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trainpal-announces-new-lowest-fare-and-flexible-ticket-features/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trainpal-announces-new-lowest-fare-and-flexible-ticket-features/ A new one-click ticket transfer feature has been launched by TrainPal, the money-saving rail and bus ticketing platform, enabling frugal travellers to sell back their tickets to avoid refund charges. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:42:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/metrolink-announces-30-discount-to-celebrate-its-upcoming-30th-anniversary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/metrolink-announces-30-discount-to-celebrate-its-upcoming-30th-anniversary/ In celebration of its upcoming 30th anniversary on Oct. 26, Metrolink has introduced a 30 percent sale on its Monthly Pass. The 30% discount is open to all Metrolink riders for three months – October, November and December 2022 and is automatically applied at purchase. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:10:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-women-to-drive-trains-between-makkah-and-madinah/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-women-to-drive-trains-between-makkah-and-madinah/ Saudi women will soon drive Haramain trains between the two holy cities of Islam, Makkah and Madinah, and take on other jobs in the transport sector. Saleh Al Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics, said the country is working towards localising jobs, which includes women, in every sector, including transport. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:59:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wabtec-signs-45-million-contract-to-repower-locomotives-for-torontos-metrol/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wabtec-signs-45-million-contract-to-repower-locomotives-for-torontos-metrol/ Wabtec Corporation said its MotivePower subsidiary has signed a $45 million contract with Metrolinx, an agency of the Province of Ontario and the regional transportation authority for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), to repower 11 locomotives with new engines and propulsion systems that meet significantly higher environmental standards. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 05:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/centro-rail-projects-can-bring-jobs-and-economic-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/centro-rail-projects-can-bring-jobs-and-economic-growth/ Three rail projects costing a total of £60m have the potential to create more than 4,400 new jobs and boost the West Midlands economy by more than £370m a year, transport chiefs have told the Government. Sun, 01 Jul 2012 03:00:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ex-im-bank-approves-83-million-for-sale-of-u.s.-locomotives-to-canada/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ex-im-bank-approves-83-million-for-sale-of-u.s.-locomotives-to-canada/ The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) approved an $83.1 million loan guarantee to support the sale of six American-made locomotives, railroad cars, and mining equipment to the Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC). This transaction supported 500 U.S. jobs across a range of American businesses in six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin). Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bombardier-shaping-future-of-mobility-with-industry-leading-rail-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bombardier-shaping-future-of-mobility-with-industry-leading-rail-solutions/ North American Light Rail Vehicle platform and game-changing electric mobility technology showcased in New-Orleans. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/csx-updates-status-of-storm-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/csx-updates-status-of-storm-recovery/ CSX has substantially cleared its track infrastructure affected by Hurricane Irene. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aecom-awarded-us35.5-million-contract-for-preliminary-engineering-of-edmont/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aecom-awarded-us35.5-million-contract-for-preliminary-engineering-of-edmont/ AECOM Technology Corporation, a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced that it has been awarded a US$35.5-million contract by the City of Edmonton, Canada, for its Southeast to West light rail transit (LRT) expansion. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-new-managing-director-for-ngong-ping-360-appointed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-new-managing-director-for-ngong-ping-360-appointed/ The MTR Corporation has appointed Mr Wilson Shao to be Managing Director of Ngong Ping 360 Limited with effect from 6 October 2011. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-2-fare-promotion-for-the-elderly-extended-to-31-august-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-2-fare-promotion-for-the-elderly-extended-to-31-august-2012/ Elder Octopus cardholders can continue to enjoy paying a flat fare of $2 per journey when using the MTR on Wednesdays, Saturdays and public holidays (excluding Sundays). Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-convenient-ticketing-and-other-service-enhancements/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-convenient-ticketing-and-other-service-enhancements/ Buying a Guangzhou-Kowloon Through Train ticket to and from Dongguan or Guangzhou is more convenient than ever. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oc-transpo-implements-major-route-changes-september-4/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oc-transpo-implements-major-route-changes-september-4/ Effective Sunday, September 4, OC Transpo’s new fall service plan will introduce major route changes designed to provide a more streamlined, reliable and efficient transit network that will be financially sustainable into the future. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-vehicle-for-chengdu-metro-line-ii-rolls-off-production-line-in-qingda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-vehicle-for-chengdu-metro-line-ii-rolls-off-production-line-in-qingda/ Since 17 vehicles for Chengdu Metro Line I were successfully delivered by CSR Sifang last year, the first vehicle for Chengdu Metro Line II, which was meticulously produced by CSR Sifang as well, was completed and shipped out of the factory on August 22. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:00:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chinas-first-batch-of-light-rail-trains-launched-at-csr-zhuzhou/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chinas-first-batch-of-light-rail-trains-launched-at-csr-zhuzhou/ China’s first batch of independently developed high-end light rail trains is exported to Europe, entering the highest-threshold rail transit market in the world. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-provides-service-deep-from-the-heart-customer-service-campaign-2011/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-provides-service-deep-from-the-heart-customer-service-campaign-2011/ “As one team, MTR staff serve you deep from the heart”.  This is the theme of the MTR Corporation’s 2011 Customer Service Campaign launched 24 August 2011. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:00:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwi-rail-national-rail-safety-week-unveiled/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwi-rail-national-rail-safety-week-unveiled/ A new nationwide awareness campaign is being launched tomorrow for National Rail Safety Week - and it is the trains in the big cities that will be carrying the message “Stay Clear. Stay Safe.” Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:00:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/csr-wins-2.54-bln-worth-of-metro-vehicle-order-from-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/csr-wins-2.54-bln-worth-of-metro-vehicle-order-from-middle-east/ Recently, CSR announced it had won a large metro order worth RMB 2.54 billion EUR 280 million from the Middle East as the company’s largest-ever metro vehicle export order. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/enjoy-a-bargain-last-minute-summer-getaway-with-eurostar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/enjoy-a-bargain-last-minute-summer-getaway-with-eurostar/ Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service that links Britain and the continent is offering exclusive 10% and 20% discounts on Standard and Standard Premier bookings to Paris, Brussels and Lille until the end of August. Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-wins-the-development-site-at-depot-of-shenzhen-metro-longhua-line/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-wins-the-development-site-at-depot-of-shenzhen-metro-longhua-line/ MTR Corporation is pleased to announce that two of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, MTR Corporation (Shenzhen) Limited and MTR Property (Shenzhen) Company Limited, have, in a joint bid, successfully won the land use right for land lot [No. A832-0853] in Longhua, Shenzhen. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-honoured-by-the-support-from-the-central-government/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-honoured-by-the-support-from-the-central-government/ The MTR Corporation is greatly honoured by the support from the Central Government on its metro development in the Mainland. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lirr-launches-pilot-to-test-hand-held-wireless-ticket-machines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lirr-launches-pilot-to-test-hand-held-wireless-ticket-machines/ LIRR launches pilot to test hand-held, wireless ticket machines that accept credit cards & debit as credit onboard. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/booming-passenger-numbers-drive-record-revenues-at-virgin-trains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/booming-passenger-numbers-drive-record-revenues-at-virgin-trains/ Booming passenger numbers drive record revenues at Virgin Trains · Passenger revenues up 11% to £753 million · Profits after tax down 21% to £39.9 million · Premium payment of £110m to Government · Passenger numbers reach 28 million Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-smartphone-game-ignites-excitement-for-the-shatin-to-central-link/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-smartphone-game-ignites-excitement-for-the-shatin-to-central-link/ “Tap Tap SCL”, a new smartphone game, is now available at Android Market for public download. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-corporation-new-executive-directors-appointed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-corporation-new-executive-directors-appointed/ The MTR Corporation announced the appointment of three Executive Directors. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/india-railways-cost-over-run-in-railway-projects/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/india-railways-cost-over-run-in-railway-projects/ As on April 1, 2011, Railways have a huge throwforward of ongoing projects under new lines, gauge conversions and doublings across the country requiring about Rs., 1,25,000 crore for completion. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a.-k.-vohra-takes-over-as-member-staff-railway-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a.-k.-vohra-takes-over-as-member-staff-railway-board/ Shri Arvind Kumar Vohra has taken over as new Member Staff, Railway Board and ex-officio secy. to Government of India. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kul-bhushan-takes-over-as-member-electrical-railway-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kul-bhushan-takes-over-as-member-electrical-railway-board/ Shri Kul Bhushan has taken over as new Member Electrical, Railway Board and ex-officio Secretary to Government of India. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/csx-investing-15-million-for-new-intermodal-terminal-in-louisville/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/csx-investing-15-million-for-new-intermodal-terminal-in-louisville/ CSX announced that a privately-funded $15million, 34-acre intermodal terminal will be constructed in Louisville, Kentucky. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/makkah-mass-rail-transit-project-moves-forward/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/makkah-mass-rail-transit-project-moves-forward/ The Holy Makkah Municipality, city council of the Holy City of Makkah, is pushing ahead with its plans to develop a new urban mass rail transit system for the city. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oc-transpo-ridership-hits-record-levels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oc-transpo-ridership-hits-record-levels/ OC Transpo ridership reached an unprecedented level during the April to June period this year with 24.93 million passenger trips taken. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-rail-awards-locomotive-contract/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-rail-awards-locomotive-contract/ Electro-Motive Diesel to build locomotives for stage 1 of UAE’s national railway network. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/budget-price-travel-onboard-the-glacier-express/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/budget-price-travel-onboard-the-glacier-express/ RailAway autumn offer: Budget-price travel onboard the Glacier Express. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/greater-manchester-travel-safe-scheme-launches/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/greater-manchester-travel-safe-scheme-launches/ Greater Manchester’s dedicated Bus Watch Specials, who have been tackling crime and anti-social behaviour on the bus network for over two years, are expanding and will now also cover the region’s growing Metrolink network. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/north-west-rail-link/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/north-west-rail-link/ The NSW Government has established a project team, to monitor progress, planning and delivery of the new North West rail link. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pets-on-v-line-train-services-with-restrictions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pets-on-v-line-train-services-with-restrictions/ V/Line is pleased to announce that as a result of its review into pets on trains, that from the 19th of July passengers will be able to travel on V/Line trains with domesticated pets including dogs and cats but they must be in a suitable container approved by the RSPCA. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queensland-rail-experience-the-enchantment-of-the-ekka-express/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queensland-rail-experience-the-enchantment-of-the-ekka-express/ Regional residents can have an EKKA special treat this year on board the Queensland Rail Travel EKKA Express. Sun, 07 Aug 2011 19:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queensland-rail-6.5-million-to-deliver-wi-fi-on-trains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queensland-rail-6.5-million-to-deliver-wi-fi-on-trains/ In an Australian first free wireless internet technology will be rolled out on all new Queensland Rail city trains from later this year, Transport Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk said today. Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russian-railways-participates-in-ceremonial-send-off-of-unique-train/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russian-railways-participates-in-ceremonial-send-off-of-unique-train/ On 3 August 2011 Russian Railways commissioned a unique train – a travelling exhibition and lecture unit which leading Russian and foreign companies will use to present their innovative projects. Sun, 07 Aug 2011 07:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/construction-advisory-of-miami-dade-transits-airportlink-metrorail-extensio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/construction-advisory-of-miami-dade-transits-airportlink-metrorail-extensio/ Miami-Dade Transit is currently constructing the AirportLink. Please note, numerous lane closures are necessary in order to perform this activity. Look for detour signs guiding motorists to use alternate routes. Sat, 06 Aug 2011 07:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russian-railways-invest-1.4-billion-roubles-on-rail/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russian-railways-invest-1.4-billion-roubles-on-rail/ In the first half of 2011, Russian Railways invested 1.4 billion roubles in implementing the project “Developing high-speed passenger services between St. Petersburg – Buslovskaya” Sat, 06 Aug 2011 01:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/serbian-railways-first-new-russian-train-arrives-in-september/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/serbian-railways-first-new-russian-train-arrives-in-september/ The first out of 12 bought diesel trains from Russia will be delivered to Serbian Railways until the end of September, said Director General of “Serbian Railways” Milovan Markovic in Moscow after the meeting with representatives of the Russian company “Metrovagonmas”, and after visiting their manufacturing facilities, in which the train sets for our needs are made. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stadler-won-the-maintenance-of-bombardier-talent-trains-in-hungary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stadler-won-the-maintenance-of-bombardier-talent-trains-in-hungary/ Hungarian State Railways MÁV closed the public procurement for the maintenance of 10 Bombardier Talent trains successfully, which the railway company issued at the end of last year. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/metro-introduces-martin-luther-king-jr.-commemorative-one-day-pass/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/metro-introduces-martin-luther-king-jr.-commemorative-one-day-pass/ Pass sales to coincide with dedication of memorial. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/smaller-lighter-abb-solutions-help-power-new-monorail-trains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/smaller-lighter-abb-solutions-help-power-new-monorail-trains/ ABB low voltage products and customized solutions for rolling stock will help to power Bombardier Transportation’s new monorail vehicles for lines currently under construction in São Paulo, Brazil and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 07:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/39.6-million-rides-on-metro-transit-trains-and-buses/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/39.6-million-rides-on-metro-transit-trains-and-buses/ In the first half of 2011, customers boarded Metro Transit buses and trains 39.6 million times – 1.2 million more rides than the same period last year (a 3.2 percent increase). Ridership in the month of June of this year is up 6 percent over June 2010. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/procurement-process-underway-for-remaining-crossrail-tunnel-portal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/procurement-process-underway-for-remaining-crossrail-tunnel-portal/ Crossrail announced that a contract notice has been placed in the Official Journal of the European Union seeking expressions of interest for the remaining tunnel portal at Victoria Dock. The value of the contract is in the region of £50m. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:00:17 +0000