LONDON — A British investment manager, 3i Group, announced plans to take control of U.S. shortline operator Regional Rail LLC and grade-crossing equipment supplier Diamondback Signal LLC. 3i will own 100% of both companies. Headquartered in Kennett Square, Pa., Regional Rail operates the East Penn Railroad and Tyburn Railroad in Pennsylvania, as well as the […]
Zone & Region: International
Kansas City Southern adopts faster intermodal schedules to Mexico NEWSWIRE
As light fades, a lone ES44AC powers a southbound Kansas City Southern intermodal train of solid JB Hunt containers on the Rosenberg Subdivision at Ganado, Texas, in November 2017. Bill Stephens KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern has tightened southbound cross-border intermodal schedules — by as much as one or two days in some […]
Trains’ Swiss steam adventures: Brienz Cog Railway
Join Trains and guests on a guided tour of Switzerland’s Brienz Cog Railway. Officially the Brienz Rothorn Bahn, this cog railroad features multiple steam locomotives, open air coaches, steep grades, and spectacular views. More information on the Trains 2019 Switzerland tour is available online. […]
Trains’ Swiss steam adventures: Brienz Cog Railway
Join Trains and guests on a guided tour of Switzerland’s Brienz Cog Railway. Officially the Brienz Rothorn Bahn, this cog railroad features multiple steam locomotives, open air coaches, steep grades, and spectacular views. More information on the Trains 2019 Switzerland tour is available online. […]
MRVP Insider: An overseas visit with Kathy Millatt, Part 1
Follow Charlie Conway, as he visits the UK to see fellow MRVP Contributing Editor Kathy Millatt. Chas arrived just in time to capture Kathy on the set of the popular British TV show, The Great Model Railway Challenge! Catch exclusive behind the scene views of the set and the astonishing sights at the hosting Fawley […]
New locomotives being tested for Moldova near Erie NEWSWIRE
Stephan M. Koenig ERIE, Pa. — First TE33A for Moldova: Wabtec began testing the first of 12 TE33A locomotives for Moldova at it’s former GE Transportation shops near Erie. The locomotives will be operated by Calea Ferată in Moldova — a state railroad that up until now has relied on rebuilt Soviet-era motive power to […]
Virgin Trains bid for UK West Coast service disqualified NEWSWIRE
A Virgin Trains Pendolino train on the West Coast route in Oxenholme in northern England in July 2018. The trainsets are owned by a leasing business, not by Virgin, and will be used by whoever takes over West Coast operations. Keith Fender LONDON — Days after unveiling new the rebranded Virgin MiamiCentral station as part […]
Closure of US-Mexico border would hurt rail traffic NEWSWIRE
President Donald Trump The White House WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s threat to close the border with Mexico this week would quickly have an impact on railroads and wreak economic havoc on both sides of the Rio Grande. Cross-border traffic represents about 11 percent of Union Pacific’s total volume and nearly 30 percent of volume […]
Network Rail ends pay-toilet practice at UK train stations NEWSWIRE
LONDON — Frequent UK rail passengers short of pocket might be relieved to know that nationwide rail company, Network Rail, has flushed charges for public toilets in stations it operates. The BBC reports that Liverpool Street and King’s Cross stations in London and Edinburgh’s Waverley Cross station now have free, public toilets. These are among […]
Barbados adds steam tourist line NEWSWIRE
Steam locomotive Tjepper works the plantation line on March 2, 2019. The name refers to a district in central Java where the loco worked 1914-1990s. Glen Beadon BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The island nation of Barbados in the Caribbean has a brand new steam railway which was opened officially March 11 by the country’s prime minister, […]
Taking Care of Business: Caledonian Sleeper, Part 2
Charlie Conway continues his UK travels with unprecedented access aboard The Caledonian Sleeper. Follow Chas to the cab, as he rides along with the drivers responsible for providing slumbering passengers with a safe and sublime journey into the Scottish Highlands. […]
Taking Care of Business: Caledonian Sleeper, Part 2
Charlie Conway continues his UK travels with unprecedented access aboard The Caledonian Sleeper. Follow Chas to the cab, as he rides along with the drivers responsible for providing slumbering passengers with a safe and sublime journey into the Scottish Highlands. […]
