Vancouver SkyTrain turns 40 — TransLink’s anniversary message is about what comes next
Metro Vancouver’s SkyTrain marked 40 years since it began paid service on Jan. 3, 1986, after a short free trial period, Global News reported. Global News
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
NorthJersey.com reports that the track cutover to the new Portal North Bridge will occur over roughly six weeks, during which some trains will be rerouted or canceled while crews move operations from the old swing bridge to the new structure. Specific dates and schedules have not yet been released, but agencies are signaling a significant, time‑boxed disruption to facilitate the switch. Yahoo
Branson’s Bold Move: Virgin Trains Poised to End Eurostar’s 30-Year Channel Tunnel Monopoly
For the first time since 1994, a train company other than Eurostar will be allowed to run passenger services through the Channel Tunnel. On 30 October 2025 the Office of Rail and Road announced it had approved Virgin Trains Europe’s depot access applicationorr.gov.uk. Temple Mills International depot – the only UK facility capable of servicing large high-speed trains – had been used exclusively by Eurostar until now. The ORR press release explains that this move “unlocks plans for around £700 mn of investment in new services and the creation of 400 new jobs”orr.gov.uk. ORR deputy director Martin Jones stated: “With this decision we are backing customer choice and competition in international rail, unlocking up to £700mn in private sector investment and stimulating growth”theguardian.com.
Eurostar’s €2B Train Order: 50 New Double-Deck TGVs to Revolutionize European Rail
Europe’s rail giants see strong demand. Eurostar CEO Gwendoline Cazenave noted that “customers want to go further by rail than ever” and that the new trains will open “direct trains between London and Germany, and between London and Switzerland for the first time”mediacentre.eurostar.com. Indeed, Eurostar – coming off a record 19.5 million passengers in 2024 – is investing €2 billion to buy up to 50 new TGV units, a 30% capacity hike. These will supplement the existing 17 e320 trains, growing the fleet to 67 unitsmediacentre.eurostar.comtourmag.com. Eurostar is explicitly targeting routes that were previously impossible: for example direct London↔Frankfurt and London↔Geneva connections. UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander hailed the deal as “a huge step in promoting green travel across Europe”mediacentre.eurostar.com.
TechStock² Updates
