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EPA:ALO 22 October 2025 - 5 January 2026

NJ Transit Commuter Alert for Nov. 12, 2025: Portal Bridge Cutover to Trigger 6 Weeks of Service Changes; Weather Delays Earlier This Week; River Line Takeover Update

NJ Transit Commuter Alert for Nov. 12, 2025: Portal Bridge Cutover to Trigger 6 Weeks of Service Changes; Weather Delays Earlier This Week; River Line Takeover Update

A six-week track cutover to the new Portal North Bridge will reroute or cancel some NJ Transit and Amtrak trains, with exact schedules still pending. The new fixed-span bridge replaces the 1910 swing bridge on the Northeast Corridor, used by over 450 daily trains. NJ Transit also warned riders of up to 20-minute delays Monday due to slippery rail conditions. The agency is set to take over River Line operations from Alstom by year’s end.
12 November 2025
Branson’s Bold Move: Virgin Trains Poised to End Eurostar’s 30-Year Channel Tunnel Monopoly

Branson’s Bold Move: Virgin Trains Poised to End Eurostar’s 30-Year Channel Tunnel Monopoly

The UK rail regulator has approved Virgin Trains’ use of the Temple Mills depot in London, ending Eurostar’s exclusive hold on Channel Tunnel passenger services. Virgin plans to launch international trains by 2030, unlocking £700 million of private investment and creating 400 jobs. The government is also pushing to reopen Kent’s Ashford and Ebbsfleet stations for new cross-Channel routes.
30 October 2025
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Eurostar’s €2B Train Order: 50 New Double-Deck TGVs to Revolutionize European Rail

Eurostar’s €2B Train Order: 50 New Double-Deck TGVs to Revolutionize European Rail

Eurostar confirmed a €2 billion order for 50 Alstom Avelia Horizon double-deck high-speed trains on Oct. 22, 2025. The new fleet, set for delivery from 2031, will run across five countries and boost Eurostar’s capacity by about 30%. Alstom shares rose 0.7% on the news. New routes, including direct London–Frankfurt and London–Geneva, are planned once the trains enter service.
22 October 2025
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