Japan’s transport minister orders inspections for all 4,800 bullet trains after crack found

By Walter Sim, Japan Correspondent, The Straits Times; December 15, 2017 TOKYO – Japan’s transport minister Keiichi Ishii has ordered…

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Christmas train CHAOS: Station closures set to continue ‘worst year ever’ on UK railways

By Jon Coates, Sunday Express; December 10, 2017 The Christmas rip-off will see travellers using Southeastern services pay double the…

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UK: Stagecoach sees sensors as way to offer cut-price seats

From The Evening Standard; December 8, 2017 Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s days of sitting on the floor on packed Virgin…

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German high-speed train breaks down on return from Berlin-Munich maiden voyage

By Alistair Walsh, Deutsche Welle, December 9, 2017 A train traveling on the brand new high-speed rail link between Munich…

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Japan’s entry into Britain’s rail franchising

From Global Rail News; December 8, 2017 After 10 years of running the West Midlands franchise, London Midland will step…

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Canada by rail: Cross-country trip involves fine food

By Janet Podolak, The News-Herald; December 5, 2017 The distant call of train whistles has been an almost unconscious part…

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UK: New rail destinations for commuters to begin next spring from Cambridgeshire to London

From ITV News; December 4, 2017 For decades rail users travelling south from Cambridge and Peterborough have found Kings Cross…

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Iowa Pacific In Oregon: Train To Christmas Town derails; passengers put on buses

A bumpy ride: Hood River’s Christmas Town Train derails By KOIN 6 News Staff; December 1, 2017 PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN)…

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UK: Great Western franchise to be extended and possibly split

Written by Keith Barrow, International Railway Journal; November 29, 2017 BRITAIN’s Department for Transport (DfT) announced on November 29 that…

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Reality Check: When is a train on time?

From BBC News Asia; November 22, 2017 A Japanese railway company made headlines after it apologised for sending a train…

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Six of the best video rail adverts from around the world.

From SmartRail World; November 17, 2017 For train operating companies, keeping the general public up to speed on changes to…

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Canada: Rocky Mountaineer Chosen as 2017 Private Business Growth Award Winner

A press release from Private Business Growth Award: Canadian Business Recognized for Achievements in Shaping Canada’s Business Landscape TORONTO, Nov.…

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Luxury trains zip along Japan’s everyday commute routes

By KYOHEI SUGA, Nikkei staff writer, Nikkei Asian Review; November 11, 2017 TOKYO — Short trips on luxury trains have…

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Europe: BOMBSHELL TEXTS – Eurostar is texting passengers warning them not to bring BOMBS on trains around Remembrance Day

By Caroline McGuire, Digital Travel Editor, The Sun; November 10, 2017 BRITS travelling on Eurostar in the near future have…

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More departures between Toronto and Ottawa for VIA Rail Canada

A press release from VIA Rail Canada: TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ – Starting November 5, VIA Rail will be offering…

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Kosovo reinstates domestic passenger services

Written by Keith Fender, International Railway Journal; October 19, 2017 KOSOVO’s national train operator Trainkos has reinstated passenger services between…

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France: Stations served by TGV trains could be slashed

From The Connexion; October 18, 2017 The number of smaller stations in France served by TGV trains (high-speed trains à…

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Atlantic Canada: More VIA Rail Ocean train departures during the Holidays

A press release from VIA Rail Canada: MONTRÉAL, Oct. 16, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ – Are you planning to travel to…

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Australia: Bad behaviours driving Brisbane train passengers nuts on peak-hour commutes

By Patrick Williams, ABC.net; October 16, 2017 Feet on the seat is the number one train etiquette gripe bugging Brisbane…

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UK Transport Secretary Chris Grayling stuck on flagship train delayed on its first outing

By Nicola Bartlett, The Mirror; October 16, 2017 A new fleet of high-speed trains was hailed by Chris Grayling, the…

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Palm Beach Post Exclusive in South Florida: Brightline train derailed in February, causing $408K in damage

By Jennifer Sorentrue, Staff Writer, Palm Beach Post; October 16, 2017 A Brightline train derailed in February as it moved…

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Canada: VIA thankful for Thanksgiving ridership surge

Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age Magazine; October 13, 2017 VIA Rail Canada set ridership records over the…

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Iowa Pacific in Oregon: ‘Christmas Town’ trip coming, despite Polar Express cancellation

From Hood River News; October 12, 2017 Though the annual Polar Express at Mt. Hood Railroad has been called off,…

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UK: Take a sneak peek inside the new high-tech trains coming to Cambridge

By Adam Care and James Laybourn, Cambridge News; October 11, 2017 It feels more like a London tube train than…

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