Book Review: Railroads of Wisconsin by Mike Danneman
This is a .photographic Journey showcasing the diversity and beauty of railroads in Wisconsin, and the different companies, liveries, and landscapes.
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$100,000 donated by Hitachi Group to support those impacted by Maui Fires
The Japanese multinational corporation has sent its deepest sympathies to those who have been affected by the terrible wildfires in Maui
USA’s Amtrak orders more Airo trains as passenger numbers rise
US rail operator Amtrak has ordered ten more Airo trainsets as passenger numbers continue to increase.
Canadian heritage railway appeals for funds to buy and restore steam locomotive
Waterloo Central Railway in Ontario, Canada, has announced that it is to buy steam locomotive #1238
Alstom to supply sixty coach cars to Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has ordered sixty single-level rail coach cars from Alstom
Book Review: Lost Railways of the World by Nigel Welbourn
This book describes the author's "Top Ten" lost lines as well as many other quirky lines that are a mystery why they were ever built in the first plac…
$770 million invested by Amtrak to support accessibility projects in North America
The huge investment has been ongoing since 2011 and has seen an array of projects completed in order to bring improved accessibility for its passenger…
Book Review: Diesel Locomotives Around The World by Peter J. Green
This book presents a selection of the author’s best photographs from 45 countries taken during his travels around the world between 1975 and 2019.
Alstom’s hydrogen train enters service in Charlevoix, Quebec
On Friday 17 June, one hundred passengers travelled on the Coradia iLint in the first ever hydrogen train journey in North America.
2,500 FLIRT trains have been sold by Stadler
Stadler is celebrating after it has just sold its 2,500th FLIRT multiple unit, 20 years after the FLIRT range was first launched.