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CPKC locomotive 9375 in the railway’s red livery

22.08.2026

CPKC and IBEW Binding Arbitration Agreement Ends Strike

Brightline West groundbreaking ceremony in Las Vegas

22.08.2026

Brightline West Financing Deadline Moves to September 10

Overturned Union Pacific railcars after the Central El Paso derailment

22.08.2026

Four Union Pacific Train Derailments Hit Texas

Bakerloo fleet replacement: Aecom depot study

07.08.2026

Aecom to shape depots for Bakerloo fleet replacement

UK: Transport for London has appointed Aecom to lead feasibility work on depot and siding changes for the Bakerloo fleet replacement, preparing infrastructure for future rolling stock.
Indian Railways WDG-3A diesel locomotive on track at Kochuveli railway station in Kerala.

07.08.2026

RITES develops standard-gauge locomotive for Australia

AUSTRALIA: RITES is developing a standard-gauge diesel locomotive prototype for an Australian customer by adapting an in-service Indian Railways unit, with testing and customer validation expected once the prototype is ready.
Security cameras mounted above a platform at Temple Underground station in London.

07.08.2026

TfL Security Contract Adds Intelligence-Led Operations

UK: Mitie has retained the TfL security contract for five more years, combining more than 480 frontline staff with a dedicated Crime and Intelligence Taskforce and 24/7 monitoring.
Astor Place Subway Fire Injures 14 People

07.08.2026

MTA Vacuum Train Fire at Astor Place Injures 14 People

USA: An MTA vacuum train fire at Astor Place injured 14 people, filled the Manhattan station with smoke and disrupted Lexington Avenue subway service before the morning rush.
Amtrak: $3.5M Huntingdon Station Improvements

07.08.2026

Amtrak Completes $3.5M Huntingdon Station Improvements

USA: Amtrak has completed $3. 5 million in improvements at Huntingdon Station in Pennsylvania, adding a new ADA-compliant boarding platform, passenger shelter and upgrades to lighting, drainage and pedestrian access.
Greater Anglia Class 745/1 train at London Liverpool Street station

07.08.2026

UK Railway News Weekly Review for August 1–7, 2026

UK: This concise weekly review presents a selection of UK railway news published from August 1 to August 7, 2026: passenger services, infrastructure delivery, rail technology and industrial action.
Avelia Liberty trainset on electrified tracks near Readville station.

07.08.2026

FRA Proposes High-Speed Train Noise Standards Above 160 MPH

USA: The Federal Railroad Administration has proposed new high-speed train noise standards for operations above 160 mph, addressing a regulatory mismatch between conventional mechanical-noise limits and aerodynamic noise at higher speeds.
Indian Railways locomotive cab during Kavach commissioning on the Prayagraj–Kanpur section

07.08.2026

Kavach 4.0 Rollout Reaches 2,633 Route Km in India

INDIA: Indian Railways has commissioned Kavach Version 4. 0 across 2,633 route kilometres on the Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Howrah corridors, while trackside deployment continues across 21,794 route kilometres nationwide.
Dock Bridge lift towers and six-track rail approaches near Newark Penn Station

07.08.2026

Dock Bridge Rehab Targets Reliability for 720 Daily Trains

USA: Amtrak is advancing a $242 million Dock Bridge rehabilitation in New Jersey to improve reliability for 720 daily trains while keeping rail service operating through construction expected to continue into 2028.
Metrolink Hyundai Rotem cab car 638 at Los Angeles Union Station

07.08.2026

Metrolink Prepares 117 Vehicles for 2027 FRA Video Rule

USA: Metrolink is preparing 117 locomotives and cab cars for the October 12, 2027 FRA video-recording deadline after selecting Railhead Corporation to supply, install, test and commission new onboard systems.
Blue-and-white Vande Bharat trainset standing beside railway infrastructure.

07.08.2026

Rewa Vande Bharat Adds 598 Seats in Temporary Expansion

INDIA: West Central Railway has added 598 seats to the Rewa–Rani Kamlapati Vande Bharat, more than doubling capacity to 1,128 through October 24 under a temporary 16-coach formation.
HS2 Rail Systems Ramp-Up After 2029 Civils

07.08.2026

HS2 Rail Systems Ramp-Up Follows 2029 Civils Milestone

UK: HS2 plans to complete the bulk of civil engineering between Old Oak Common and Birmingham Curzon Street in 2029, clearing the way for phased track and rail-systems installation.