Old Colony and Newport Railway

10/18/2026

10/12/2026

A working group that includes the Navy, the Aquidneck Island Land Trust and Bike Newport is moving toward building a shared-use path alongside the active rail line on the island’s west side, a project first proposed more than 25 years ago. The group, stewarded by Aquidneck Resilience, has hired Pa...

10/12/2026

#14 Returns to Service with New Paint Job - Newport & Narragansett Bay Railroad - 10/7/26

Last month the Newport & Narragansett Bay Railroad painted their 80...

10/10/2026

Today’s “Day Tripper” upon arrival at Newport Station today. We will be running a short excursion from Newport Station at 2:30PM. Only $5!

The return Day Tripper will depart at 3:45PM to head back to Melville.

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Train ride to the Broadway Street Fair, 11:15AM Saturday, October 10, 2026!

The Newport & Narragansett Bay Railroad is excited to announce our next “Day Tripper” excursion train from Melville, Portsmouth, RI to Newport, RI! The train will depart the station located at 2 Alexander Road, Portsmouth, RI at 11:15AM and head south to Newport for a 12:15PM arrival just in time for the start of the Broadway Street Fair! The train will bring riders to the station located at 19 America’s Cup Ave., Newport which is just a half mile, 5 minute walk away from the event at Washington Square. Upon arrival at Newport there will be a three and 1/2 hour layover to enjoy the event, shops, and restaurants located a short walking distance from the train station. At 3:45PM sharp the train will depart northbound for the return trip to your vehicles at Portsmouth, RI. The train will arrive at Melville at 4:45PM. Passengers will ride in a Budd Rail Diesel car built in the 1950's with views of Narragansett Bay along the west side of Aquidneck Island. This is a great way to relax on your way to and from Newport without the hassle of traffic and parking!

Train Schedule:
-Depart Melville, Portsmouth, RI Station 11:15AM
-Arrive Newport Station 12:15PM

-Three and 1/2 hour layover-

Return trip:
-Depart Newport 3:45PM
-Arrive Melville, Portsmouth, RI 4:45PM

Ticket price is $10 each for both adults and children. We are accepting cash and checks before boarding in Melville. For the return trip passengers will have to present their ticket to the conductor before boarding.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. The train will be strictly adhering to the advertised times in an effort to stay on schedule. Parking is available at the Grand Bellevue Dinner Train lot located at 2 Alexander Road, Portsmouth, RI.

To reserve tickets please book here: https://bookeo.com/oldcolonynewport

Reservations are not required but are suggested to ensure seating. Please note that you are reserving for the “Day Tripper” and include the number of tickets needed for your party.

Limited seats remaining, reserve your tickets to skip the traffic and parking hassle!

10/07/2026

First Passenger Train from Renovated Station, RDC Solo Run - Newport, RI - 9/20/2026

On September 20, 2026 the Newport & Narragansett Bay Railroad with ...

10/06/2026

Revision: The 1PM excursion has been cancelled. We are still running the 2:30PM Trip.

$5 train ride in Newport, RI Saturday October 10, 2026!

The Newport & Narragansett Bay Railroad is excited to announce an additional excursion train from the reopened Newport Station. The train will depart the station located at 19 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI at 2:30PM for a 40 minute ride. Passengers will ride in a Budd Rail Diesel car built in the 1950's and will include a view of Narragansett Bay near the Newport Naval Base.

Ticket prices are only $5. We are accepting cash and checks at the station. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
Please note there are no bathrooms at the station.
First come, first serve. No reservations required!!

10/06/2026

Two years ago today we ran our first public passenger excursion in a whole decade! The excursion was operated by the Newport & Narragansett Bay with the revenue benefiting our organization.

We will be running our “Day Tripper” excursion as well as two short runs from Newport this Saturday. Will you be on board?

10/05/2026

Will you be riding with us on the “Day Tripper” this Saturday? Here’s a preview of a view you’ll see on board while traveling along Narragansett Bay!