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Book Review: Railways of the British Empire – Australasia and Beyond by Colin Alexander and Alon Siton

This is an illustrated guide to the time when many railways around the world were British-owned and operated, or used British-built locomotives.

Roger Smith 5 October, 2026

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Norfolk Southern Evolution Series locomotive. // Credit: Norfolk Southern

Wabtec to modernise 33 locomotives

Norfolk Southern Corporation has signed a contract with Wabtec Corporation modernise and upgrade 33 DC-traction Evolution Series locomotives.

Roger Smith 29 August, 2026

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Get 30% off train travel this August and September

Amtrak has launched a sale offering a 30% discount on travel on the Northeast Corridor during August and September.

Roger Smith 10 July, 2026

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Union Pacific Independence Day celebrations in Philadelphia. // Credit: Union Pacific

World’s largest steam locomotive helps Philadelphia celebrate Independence Day

On 4th July, America’s 250th Anniversary was celebrated in Philadelphia with the appearance of Union Pacific’s No. 4014 Big Boy.

Roger Smith 7 July, 2026

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Omaha steam locomotive has oil conversion completed

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has completed the conversion of USATC S160 locomotive No. 2253 ‘Omaha’ from coal firing to oil, marking what is …

Katherine Tweedy 5 June, 2026

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Union Pacific Type AC4400 locomotive. // Credit: Wabtec Corporation

Planned merger between two major American railroads

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have submitted an application to merge to the USA’s Surface Transportation Board.

Roger Smith 2 May, 2026

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Amtrak invites suppliers to bid for its largest-ever order

Amtrak has started the procurement process for a fleet of new long-distance trains.

Roger Smith 18 April, 2026

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Cando Rail & Terminals acquires Savage. // Credit Cando

Acquisition establishes Canadian terminal operator as North America’s market leader

Cando Rail & Terminals of Canada has acquired Savage Rail of the USA, making it a market leader in first- and last-mile rail operating services.

Roger Smith 1 March, 2026

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A first look at the Airo trainset for Amtrak 2026.

First new Airo train unveiled by Amtrak

As rail passenger numbers grow across America, Amtrak have unveiled a new phase in its evolution with one of the most expensive renewal programmes in …

Katherine Tweedy 13 February, 2026

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Nvidia and Hitachi Rail work together in world first

Hitachi Rail is the first transportation company in the world to adopt NVIDIA's IGX Thor solution for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in real-…

Roger Smith 29 October, 2025

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