Railway News

California high-speed rail lawsuit is now off the table after the state withdrew its legal challenge to the Trump administration’s cancellation of more than $4 billion in federal grants for the project, as reported by Reuters.

The Nymwag freight wagon plant in India has opened in Kolkata (India) through a joint venture involving the Czech company Nymwag and local Texmaco Rail & Engineering (Texrail), as reported by Railway Supply.

MPK Poznań has completed the Moderus Gamma tram delivery to Poznań ahead of schedule.This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Financing of the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway was set out in a loan agreement signed on 16 December 2025, as reported on the Kyrgyzstan Cabinet of Ministers website.

Wireless train coupling is at the center of a China wireless rail system trial aimed at moving more freight on the lines already in service.

China high-speed rail network has moved past 50,000 kilometres (31,000 miles) in total operating distance after a new line opened on Friday, as reported by The Economic Times.

Battery electric locomotives in Australia are now working on active mining railways, offering a way to reduce diesel use without waiting for new catenary infrastructure.

RITES South Africa locomotive order has been confirmed through a regulatory disclosure, with the company securing a Rs 3.

A Class 465 bogie overhaul is set to go ahead under a contract between Alstom and rolling stock lessor Eversholt Rail, as reported by Alstom.

Merseyrail contactless ticketing pilot plans are moving forward as the Liverpool City Region advances the next phase of a modern smart ticketing system.

Sydney Metro Crows Nest Station award recognition has come through the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Global Best Projects competition, where the station was named Best Rail/Transit Project.

Melbourne Intermodal Terminal rail freight operations have begun, as Australia’s newest and largest intermodal terminal starts handling trains to support Victorian and national supply chains.