California backs down on high-speed LA-to-SF rail planThe state wants to keep its finances in check.By J. Fingas, 02.12.2019
Japan's next-gen bullet train is sleeker and tech-friendlyThere's also a better chance of seeing it overseas.By J. Fingas, 03.19.2018
Caltrain asks White House to reverse high-speed rail funding cutThere's $647 million and critical state infrastructure at stake.By A. Tarantola, 02.22.2017
California Republicans want to block high-speed rail fundingThe group cites project's cost overruns and lack of private funding.By A. Tarantola, 02.07.2017
Swiss rail stations will sell bitcoins at ticket machinesTrade francs for digital cash when you take the train.By J. Fingas, 10.31.2016
Apple Maps displays nationwide Amtrak train routesYou can ride the rails without turning to another app for help.By J. Fingas, 10.03.2016
Hydrogen fuel cell train offers pollution-free rail tripsAlstom's Coradia iLint is a cleaner and quieter alternative to diesel.By J. Fingas, 09.22.2016
Amtrak's next-generation high-speed trains arrive in 2021Along with key improvements to four major stations.By A. Dalton, 08.28.2016
New York speeds up access to its train ticket mobile appMTA eTix will be available to all Long Island and Metro-North rail travelers by the end of summer.By J. Fingas, 07.05.2016
Oyster and contactless cards now stretch to Gatwick AirportOne less headache on the day of your departure.By N. Summers, 01.11.2016
UK trains to let contactless cards act as paper ticketsWave goodbye to endless bits of orange paper.By N. Summers, 12.31.2015
China claims world's longest high-speed rail line, takes travelers 1,428 miles in a workdayBy J. Fingas, 12.27.2012