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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

Illustrative Mumbai Metro train at Airport Road station

31.07.2026

Aurionpro Mumbai Metro AFC Order Covers Six Stations

INDIA: Aurionpro Solutions has received an approximately ₹50 crore Mumbai Metro Line 5 AFC contract covering six Phase I stations, extending its existing automated fare collection work for MMRDA.
Refurbished night trains in Finland planned

31.07.2026

Luna Rail and Reissujuna plan Finnish night trains

FINLAND: Reissujuna and Luna Rail are developing premium night trains in Finland, proposing refurbished coaches and private cabins for a Helsinki–Lapland route that has no confirmed launch date.
Shanghai Metro Line 22 Trains Reach Depot

31.07.2026

CRRC Delivers Seven Trains for Shanghai Metro Line 22

CHINA: The first seven Shanghai Metro Line 22 trains have reached Dongjing Road Depot, starting acceptance testing and commissioning for the future link to Chongming Island.
Blue Končar TMK 2400 tram inside Zagreb’s Remiza depot

31.07.2026

EIB reviews €75m loan for Zagreb trams and e-buses

CROATIA: The European Investment Bank is assessing a €75 million loan to help Zagreb acquire 20 trams and about 100 electric buses between 2025 and 2030.
Rail worker operating a portable rail-grinding machine on track

31.07.2026

Vossloh Futrifer Services Maroc begins rail maintenance

MOROCCO: Vossloh and Futrifer have launched a Casablanca-based joint venture to maintain national and urban rail networks, with local recruitment and training due to begin in 2027.
ZSSK Class 757 locomotive 757 006 with a Gemeran passenger train at Košice station

31.07.2026

ETCS Upgrade Planned for 10 ZSSK Diesel Locomotives

SLOVAKIA: ZSSK has launched an ETCS tender to equip 10 Class 757 diesel locomotives with Level 2 Baseline 4 technology, extending modern train protection to non-electrified passenger routes.
Divača–Koper Audit Finds No Irregularities

31.07.2026

EUR 1.15bn Divača–Koper Rail Project Stays on Budget

SLOVENIA: A European Union audit found no ineligible costs or procurement irregularities in the Divača–Koper rail project, while 2TDK says investment costs will stay below EUR 1.
45 VIA Rail Hybrid Locomotives Funded in Canada

31.07.2026

Stadler to Build 45 Hybrid Locomotives for VIA Rail

CANADA: VIA Rail will receive 45 Stadler battery-diesel locomotives under a CA$1. 95 billion federal investment that also returns passenger locomotive assembly to Montreal after more than 25 years.
Direct India-Nepal Freight Train Reaches Nepal

31.07.2026

Kolkata–Biratnagar Container Train Runs Without Transfer

INDIA–NEPAL: Indian Railways has completed the first direct commercial container freight train run from Kolkata Port to Biratnagar Customs Yard, carrying canola in 40 wagons without border transshipment.
Freight locomotives and railcars in Waterville, Maine

31.07.2026

Maine Seeks Freight Rail Projects for $2 Million Grants

USA: Maine has opened a $2 million competitive freight rail grant round for businesses and shippers, requiring at least a 50% local or private match and applications by October 1, 2026.
Khar Road station platforms and a Mumbai suburban train viewed from above

31.07.2026

Mumbai sixth line advances with 45-day flyover plan

INDIA: Western Railway is considering rebuilding the Bandra-Khar Road flyover during a 45-day block to accelerate work on the Mumbai Central-Borivali sixth line while limiting disruption to suburban services.
A CPKC ES44AC locomotive in red livery at Kansas City Union Station.

31.07.2026

CPKC Q2 Results Pair Revenue Growth With Higher Costs

CANADA: CPKC Q2 revenue rose 13% year over year to CA$4. 2 billion as freight volumes increased, while higher operating costs pushed its reported operating ratio up 90 basis points.