Train

February 27, 2023

Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell Trains Can Make Rail Travel Sustainable

This year India might unveil its first hydrogen powered train. These will be electric trains without a ’catenary‘, which is the system of overhead wires along railway tracks. The train will generate

Travel·USA

Experience the Breathtaking Majesty of the American West with Rocky Mountaineer

The Rocky Mountaineer train offers a unique way to see the great American West and its stunning scenery. The Rockies to the Red Rocks railroad experience takes passengers through the Rockies and showcases the beauty of the West. Pulled by

June 4, 2023

China’s Maglev Train Speeds Past as the Fastest Train in the World, Presenting the Future of Global Transport

China·Mobility

The railway revolution is accelerating, with China taking the lead in its futuristic high-speed Maglev train. This marvel of engineering recently shattered records by

Union Pacific Freight Train Derails Near Historic Site In Mojave National Preserve

News·USA

A freight train transporting iron ore derailed in the Mojave Desert on Monday, with no injuries reported. A tweet by the San Bernardino County

News·Public Transportation·USA

MetroPulse App Adds Live DC Metro Tracking and Chat, But SmarTrip Still Missing for Full Ride Control

Washington D.C.’s public transit system just got easier to navigate. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority launched MetroPulse, a mobile app that puts live transit updates and customer service right in riders’

Rahul Somvanshiand

Govind Tekale

May 18, 2025

New Jersey Transit MCI #9035, in Newark, New Jersey at Broad Street and Raymond Boulevard on the 67X. Image Source: Adam E. Moreira (CC BY-SA 3.0 US)

News·Public Transportation·USA

NJ Transit Engineers Strike Halts All Rail Service: 350,000 Commuters Face Monday with Only 20% Bus Coverage

The morning commute just got way more complex for 350,000 New Jersey rail riders. As of May 16, 2025, locomotive engineers with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen (BLET) have gone

Govind Tekaleand

Karmactive Staff

May 18, 2025

HST (High Speed Train) 125 to the West Country. Photo Credit:Brian Robert Marshall.

News·Public Transportation·UK

UK Lowers Train Driver Age to 18 to Tackle 87% Cancellation Rate and Looming Retirement Wave

The UK government has made a significant change in railway employment rules: starting December 2025, 18-year-olds can train to become train drivers. This marks a shift from the current minimum age of

Rahul Somvanshi

May 12, 2025

ZFA Queensboro Plaza. Photo Source: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CC BY 2.0)

News·Public Transportation

Queensboro Plaza Subway Adds Third Elevator Funded by Developer for 97,000 Riders at No Cost to Taxpayers

The MTA unveiled a new elevator on the north side of Queensboro Plaza subway station on April 10, completing a trio of elevators that now serve the busy Queens transit hub. This

Rahul Somvanshi

April 12, 2025

Representative Image.Photo Source:Mtattrain(CC BY-SA 4.0)

News·Public Transportation·USA

Redbird Trains Return for Mets’ 2025 Home Opener at Citi Field

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is bringing back a piece of New York City’s transit history for baseball fans. The vintage “Redbird” subway cars will make a special appearance at Citi Field

Rahul Somvanshi

April 1, 2025

News·Public Transportation·USA

MTA Adds Extra Trains for NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The MTA is adding extra trains to help New Yorkers and visitors attend the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17. Both the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North will

Rahul Somvanshi

March 16, 2025

Representative Image: SEPTA GE Silverliner #308 leads Train 4127 signed as at Fern Rock Transportation Center, bound for Philadelphia Airport via downtown. Photo Source: Adam E. Moreira (CC BY-SA 3.0)

News·Public Transportation·USA

SEPTA Regional Rail Schedules Changing March 16—Check Your Line

New timetables across Philadelphia’s regional rail system will take effect this Sunday, March 16, bringing adjustments to most lines as SEPTA implements changes aimed at improving reliability and on-time performance. The transit

Govind Tekale

March 15, 2025

A Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train in motion. Photo Source - AEMoreira042281 (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Public Transportation·USA

LIRR’s New Evening Trains Reduce Oyster Bay’s Long Waits

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is bringing good news to Oyster Bay branch commuters. Starting March 17, 2025, the LIRR will add two new trains and adjust another train’s schedule to

Rahul Somvanshi

March 11, 2025

A crowded subway train with passengers standing and holding onto poles. The overhead digital sign displays "G" and "35 ST.", indicating that this is an MTA G Line train in New York City. Photo Source: MTA (https://www.mta.info/)

Public Transportation

MTA’s G Line Debuts Open-Gangway Trains with Enhanced Features

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has introduced two open gangway trains on the G line, bringing a major upgrade to the crosstown subway route that connects Brooklyn and Queens. The first R211T

Rahul Somvanshi

March 5, 2025

Representative Image. Photo Source: Senthiaathavan (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Asia·News·Wildlife

Sri Lanka Train Hits Elephant Herd, Killing Six Near Minneriya Park

A train crash killed six elephants near Sri Lanka’s Minneriya National Park. Four baby elephants died in the collision. The train derailed, but all passengers survived. One elephant stayed behind to guard

Govind Tekale

February 22, 2025

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