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Great British Railways HQ shortlist in Derby down to two

16.04.2026

Derby narrows Great British Railways HQ shortlist to two sites

Great British Railways HQ in Derby now has two shortlisted locations. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Renfe opens EUR 43 million Móstoles depot tender

16.04.2026

Renfe launches Madrid depot tender for Line C-5

Maintenance depot in Madrid is the focus of Renfe’s new EUR 43 million tender. The facility is planned in Móstoles, in the metropolitan area of the Spanish capital.
Portugal selects Hitachi Rail in tender for second STM

16.04.2026

Hitachi Rail to develop new STM for Portugal ETCS transition

ETCS transition in Portugal is moving ahead. Hitachi Rail has won an international public tender from Infraestruturas de Portugal.
Adif awards EUR 65.8m for Córdoba–Bobadilla signalling

16.04.2026

Córdoba–Bobadilla signalling contract moves ahead with Adif award

Córdoba–Bobadilla line signalling modernization is moving ahead. Adif has awarded a EUR 65.
DiscoverEU opens 40,000 free train passes

16.04.2026

18-year-olds can apply for DiscoverEU travel passes

DiscoverEU free train passes are available in a new European Commission round. The round offers 40,000 free travel passes.
Railpool secures EUR 100 million from KfW IPEX-Bank

16.04.2026

Railpool secures KfW financing for new locomotives

Railpool has secured a EUR 100 million promotional loan from KfW IPEX-Bank for new locomotives. The Railpool new locomotives loan is being provided under the KfW 269 program.
Amtrak orders 800+ railcars for 14 long-distance routes

15.04.2026

Amtrak orders 800+ railcars for long-distance routes

Amtrak long-distance fleet replacement has moved into procurement. The railroad says it is the largest such program in that fleet’s history.
Manitoba deal could speed Port of Churchill Plus

15.04.2026

Canada-Manitoba infrastructure pact targets faster projects

The Manitoba infrastructure agreement is expected to help move major projects forward faster. Prime Minister Mark Carney said yesterday that the two sides reached a new cooperation deal.
Port of Los Angeles cargo falls 3% in March

15.04.2026

Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes dip in March and Q1

Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes declined in March. They also fell in the first quarter of 2026.
BART, Tri-Rail post ridership highs on March demand and Miami games

15.04.2026

Ridership highs for BART in March and Tri-Rail in Miami

BART and Tri-Rail ridership highs marked strong ridership results for both systems, with Bay Area Rapid Transit recording 5,403,140 exits in March and Tri-Rail seeing heavy Saturday traffic in Miami in early April.
Toledo crossing upgrade gets PUCO approval

15.04.2026

Ohio approves Toledo rail crossing upgrade on Erie Street

The Toledo crossing upgrade has been approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. It will bring flashing lights and gates to the Erie Street grade crossing in Toledo.
Narromine to Narrabri section: flood checks and surveys

15.04.2026

Inland Rail design work on Narromine to Narrabri section

The Inland Rail Narromine to Narrabri section has received an update in New South Wales. The project team is continuing design work.