São Paulo Pours $60 Million Into Campos do Jordão Railway
São Paulo launches a 24-year concession and $60 million upgrade of the historic Campos do Jordão railway, aiming to boost tourism with greener, modern infrastructure.
William R. Martin
William R Martin writes about travel from the ground up. His work focuses on remote routes, working ports, border crossings, ferry lines, and the landscapes that shape how people move across regions.
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Fire Near Paddington Shuts All Rail Links to Heathrow
A trackside fire near London Paddington has forced all train lines to Heathrow and Reading to close, causing major disruption for airport and long‑distance travellers.
Luton Station to Gain Full Step-Free Access by 2027
Work has finally begun on a long-promised project to give Luton station step-free access to all platforms, transforming journeys for thousands of rail users.
US, France Back Vietnam’s $13B HCMC–Long Thanh Metro Push
Ho Chi Minh City races to deliver a $13 billion metro and rail spine linking Tan Son Nhat, downtown and Long Thanh International Airport by 2030.
Amtrak Speeds Long-Distance Fleet Overhaul With New Strategy
Amtrak unveils a faster, more standardized procurement plan for its aging long-distance fleet, aiming to cut risk, boost accessibility and modernize cross-country rail travel.
The Rolling Gallery: Qilu No. 1 Slows Rail Travel in Style
China’s Qilu No. 1 tourism train turns a provincial rail line into a moving gallery and marketplace, championing slow travel, local culture and Yellow River landscapes.
Scenic Rail Odyssey: Nova Gorica to Jesenice by Train
Ride Slovenia’s historic Bohinj line from Nova Gorica to Jesenice, crossing river gorges, stone viaducts and Alpine valleys on one of Europe’s great rail journeys.
Coventry’s Very Light Rail Set to Transform Travel by 2030
Coventry’s pioneering Very Light Rail promises cheaper, faster tram-style transport that could reshape urban mobility and turbocharge tourism across the city by 2030.
Qilu No 1 Tourism Train Debuts as Rolling Museum in North China
Shandong’s new Qilu No 1 tourism train launches as a moving museum, linking Shandong and Hebei while blending cultural heritage, tourism growth and regional revitalization.
Taiwan Rail Expands Credit Card and Mobile Payments Nationwide
Taiwan’s rail network is rapidly rolling cashless, adding credit card and mobile payment options that simplify ticket changes and travel across the island.
Severn Valley Railway Debuts UK’s First Hydrogen Shunter
Severn Valley Railway has launched the UK’s first hydrogen-powered shunting locomotive, fusing heritage rail preservation with cutting-edge zero-emission technology.