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A JNPT double-stack formation moved 360 TEU to Varnama, while a 2021 official record limits claims of an absolute first.

23.08.2026

INDIA: JNPT moves 360 TEU in double-stack formation

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

Yellow and blue G:link tram at Cavill Avenue station in Surfers Paradise.

05.08.2026

Extra Tram Services Set for Pacific Airshow Gold Coast

AUSTRALIA: G:link will add extra tram services for Pacific Airshow Gold Coast, increasing weekend frequencies as crowds travel to Surfers Paradise from 14 to 16 August 2026.
Amtrak Pennsylvanian train passing Horseshoe Curve in Pennsylvania

05.08.2026

Amtrak to Double Pittsburgh–New York Train Service

USA: Amtrak plans to double Pittsburgh–New York train service in fall 2026 by adding a second daily Pennsylvanian round trip after infrastructure upgrades west of Harrisburg are completed.
X’Trapolis 100 suburban train standing at Union Station in Melbourne.

05.08.2026

ARA asks new Victoria transport minister to support SRL

AUSTRALIA: The ARA has welcomed Vicki Ward as Victoria’s new public transport minister while urging the state government to keep the Suburban Rail Loop and Melbourne Airport Rail Link moving forward.
Steam locomotive NM25 hauling a Pichi Richi Railway passenger train out of Quorn

05.08.2026

Pichi Richi Railway Launches Commissioner’s Explorer

AUSTRALIA: Pichi Richi Railway will launch the Commissioner’s Explorer on 22 August 2026, offering 50 guests a premium heritage journey from Quorn through South Australia’s Pichi Richi Pass.
New platform canopy, railway tracks and construction crews at Benalla Station.

05.08.2026

Benalla and Euroa Train Services Resume on 31 August

AUSTRALIA: Benalla and Euroa train services will resume on 31 August, restoring passenger stops in regional Victoria while Inland Rail precinct construction continues at both stations.
Metro-North M8 train arriving at Bridgeport station beneath New Haven Line catenary.

04.08.2026

US Railway News Weekly Review: July 29–August 4, 2026

USA: This concise weekly review presents a selection of US railway news published from July 29 to August 4, 2026: passenger transport, infrastructure renewal, freight operations and regulation.
12 Stadler FLIRT Trains Arrive in Lithuania

04.08.2026

Lithuania Receives 12 of 15 New Stadler FLIRT Trains

LITHUANIA: Twelve of the 15 new Stadler FLIRT trains ordered by LTG Link have arrived, with testing and certification under way before passenger operations are scheduled to begin this autumn.
ČD Minibar Service Reaches 597,000 Passengers

04.08.2026

ČD Minibar Service Reaches Nearly 597,000 Passengers

CZECH REPUBLIC: The ČD Minibar service reached nearly 597,000 passengers in the first half of 2026, while stewards prepared 288,712 hot drinks across selected long-distance services.
Two Eurostar trains at platforms inside London St Pancras station.

04.08.2026

EU Faces Call to End VAT on International Train Tickets

EU: Transport & Environment is urging EU policymakers to abolish VAT on international train tickets and pair the exemption with rolling-stock support, stronger industrial policy and safeguards for aviation slots.
Etihad Rail Ticket Sales Exceed 70,000 in UAE

04.08.2026

Etihad Rail Ticket Sales Top 70,000 After Service Launch

UAE: Etihad Rail ticket sales have surpassed 70,000 since passenger services began between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah on 30 June, while customers now book an average of 12 days ahead.
500 New ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Eanos-y Wagons

04.08.2026

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Adds 500 High-Volume Eanos-y Wagons

AUSTRIA: ÖBB Rail Cargo Group is adding 500 new Eanos-y wagons for scrap metal transport, providing 15% more loading volume as the operator modernises its European freight fleet.
First Western Sydney Airport Train Revealed

04.08.2026

Sydney Metro Unveils First Western Sydney Airport Train

AUSTRALIA: Sydney Metro has unveiled the first three-car train for its Western Sydney Airport line, moving the 645-passenger unit into static testing before dynamic trials begin later in 2026.