Mariyung platform extensions support South Coast 10-car rollout
In Australia, Mariyung platform extensions support the South Coast rollout, where trains from the 610-car fleet move from shorter formations toward 10-car operation in 2027.
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Vande Bharat Freight EMU completes part-loaded Ahmedabad–Mumbai trial
In India, the Vande Bharat Freight EMU completed part-loaded trial runs between Ahmedabad and Mumbai Central on 12–13 September, reaching up to 130 km/h under RDSO supervision.
Xi’an–Ankang high-speed railway: what must pass before it opens
In China, the Xi'an–Ankang high-speed railway entered trial operation on 13 August 2026, beginning at least one month of tests in three stages before passenger service.
High Speed Rail Authority board gains rolling stock expertise
A new High Speed Rail Authority board member brings rolling stock and systems integration experience. That arrival comes 22 days after the authority shortlisted the groups competing to supply its first high-speed trains.
Bridge repairs halt Kuranda Scenic Railway through 20 September
Australia: Kuranda Scenic Railway services are cancelled through 20 September after Queensland Rail closed the Kuranda Range line to trains so a bridge defect can be repaired immediately.
Parramatta Integrated Station Development marks first joint project
Australia: The Parramatta Integrated Station Development marks the first time Gamuda Engineering Australia, Gamuda Land Australia and MTR Corporation Australia have joined forces on one integrated transport-oriented development.
Suburban Rail Loop tunnelling starts as TBM Alice leaves Burwood
Suburban Rail Loop tunnelling has begun beneath Melbourne's south-east, with the first of eight boring machines now cutting north from Burwood towards Glen Waverley along the 26 km of twin tunnels planned between Cheltenham and Box Hill.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Cost Doubles
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is now estimated to cost around Rs 2.1 lakh crore, compared with the original projection of about Rs 1.1 lakh crore. The revision comes nearly nine years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for India’s first high-speed rail project in September 2017.
Victoria to Abolish Suburban Rail Loop Levy on Fares
The Suburban Rail Loop levy built into Victoria’s public transport fares is set to be abolished. The 1 per cent charge was approved to help fund SRL East but ultimately used to fund public transport, before being disclosed in a review by the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office.
Leopard in Bhanwartank Tunnel Slows Train in India
A leopard in railway tunnel prompted a train crew to slow down inside the Bhanwartank Tunnel on the Bilaspur-Katni railway line in Chhattisgarh. The encounter occurred on August 25, when the animal was seen moving along the tracks ahead of the locomotive.
Tokaido Shinkansen 35% Discount Offered to Under-30s
The Tokaido Shinkansen EX Travel Pack comes with a 35% discount on selected journeys for travelers aged 29 and under as part of an offer from JR Central and JR Tokai Tours.
Kyushu Shinkansen Reopening Planned for September 18
The Kyushu Shinkansen reopening is expected with the first train on September 18, when JR Kyushu plans to restore full-route operation, including the Kumamoto–Shin-Minamata section that has remained closed since a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in July.
