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MetroLink PPP tender moves forward with PQQ

13.05.2026

TII opens MetroLink PPP tender for bidder stage

2026–27 Federal Budget rail projects welcomed by ARA

13.05.2026

2026–27 Federal Budget rail projects: What is funded

US high-speed rail conference sets national priorities

13.05.2026

US high-speed rail conference outlines network vision

MetroLink PPP tender moves forward with PQQ

13.05.2026

TII opens MetroLink PPP tender for bidder stage

MetroLink PPP tender activity has entered its first tendering stage. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is inviting prospective bidders to participate.
2026–27 Federal Budget rail projects welcomed by ARA

13.05.2026

2026–27 Federal Budget rail projects: What is funded

2026–27 Federal Budget rail projects include passenger rail funding and freight network support. They also include freight data measures and supply chain loans.
US high-speed rail conference sets national priorities

13.05.2026

US high-speed rail conference outlines network vision

The US high-speed rail conference has opened in Washington, D. C.
Maryland Purple Line track complete before testing

13.05.2026

Maryland Purple Line completes final track segment

Maryland Purple Line track work has been completed at 16th Street – Woodside Station. The final rail section has now been installed.
Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension advances for 2029

13.05.2026

Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension work reaches all stations

Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension work is now underway at all eight planned stations in British Columbia. The extension is part of TransLink’s system.

13.05.2026

DB Regio Google Maps Ticket Booking Adds Direct Sales

DB Regio Google Maps ticket booking is being added as a direct option for customers. It gives travellers another digital way to buy tickets.
Union Pacific grain hits 2026 Q1 high

13.05.2026

Union Pacific grain volume reaches Q1 record

Union Pacific grain volume reached a first-quarter record in 2026. It topped the railroad’s previous Q1 high from 2008.
Keystone Industrial Park opens with CA$100M phase

13.05.2026

Keystone Industrial Park Opens at CentrePort Canada

Keystone Industrial Park is now part of CentrePort Canada. Exemplar Developments opened the site there.
Hangzhou Metro Line 12 train completed by CRRC

13.05.2026

CRRC completes Hangzhou Metro train for Line 12

CRRC has marked the completion of the fully automated Hangzhou Metro train. The train came off the production line last month.
AI system for detecting animals enters Alstom trials

13.05.2026

AI system for detecting animals tested in Sweden

An AI system for detecting animals is at the centre of broad trials. Alstom and Swedish startup Flox Intelligence are testing the technology.
EuroMaint railway maintenance contracts cover Nordic fleets

13.05.2026

EuroMaint railway maintenance contracts reach EUR 300m

EuroMaint railway maintenance contracts have been signed in Sweden and Norway. CAF Group’s Nordic maintenance subsidiary signed the long-term agreements.
Why Canada chose Alto high-speed rail for Québec City–Toronto

13.05.2026

Alto high-speed rail programme moves toward 2029 construction

The Alto high-speed rail programme has moved beyond its earlier concept stage. It is now being organised around a defined delivery process.