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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

Gantry cranes and container-handling infrastructure at BNSF Logistics Park Kansas City in Edgerton, Kansas.

27.07.2026

Tim Humbert Joins BNSF Logistics as Commercial Chief

USA: Tim Humbert will join BNSF Logistics as chief commercial officer on August 3, taking responsibility for sales, business development, commercial operations and marketing across the company.
Freight wagons passing a grain elevator near Shu station in Kazakhstan

27.07.2026

KTZ Freight Volumes Reach 157.1m Tonnes in H1 2026

KAZAKHSTAN: Kazakhstan Temir Zholy transported 157. 1 million tonnes of freight across its network in the first half of 2026, as exports increased by 2.
Existing NSW TrainLink intercity train beside another passenger train at Newcastle Interchange, shown as illustrative route context

27.07.2026

Keolis-Led Team Becomes Australian High-Speed Rail Adviser

AUSTRALIA: A Keolis-led team will advise Australia’s first high-speed rail line, embedding operational, maintenance and safety expertise in the Newcastle–Sydney project during its two-year development phase.
A red diesel locomotive and charter train at Komló station in April 2026

27.07.2026

Hungary Reopens Dombóvár–Komló Rail Line on 1 August

HUNGARY: Passenger trains will return to the Dombóvár–Komló rail line on 1 August after a three-year suspension, cutting the regional journey to 42 minutes and restoring InterCity connections.
A refurbished LA Metro Breda A650 train at Union Station in Los Angeles.

27.07.2026

FTA Dashboard Compares US Transit Agency Performance

USA: The Federal Transit Administration has launched a nationwide dashboard comparing transit agency performance across safety, accessibility and operating efficiency, giving riders direct access to federal data previously presented in spreadsheets.
Korail KTX-Cheongryong EMU-320 train passing through Guro

27.07.2026

Korail Plans 49 EMU-320 Trainsets to Replace KTX-I

SOUTH KOREA: Korail plans to procure 49 EMU-320 trainsets for about 5tr won, replacing its first-generation KTX-I fleet while adding capacity and new onboard systems from 2032.
Steel sections inside the ArcelorMittal Poland mill in Dąbrowa Górnicza

27.07.2026

Polish R400HT rail targets heavy-haul use in Canada

POLAND: ArcelorMittal Poland is developing its R400HT rail in Dąbrowa Górnicza for heavy-haul lines facing extreme wear and temperatures down to minus 40°C, while negotiating an initial Canadian batch.
Overhead electrification masts and track on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor

27.07.2026

Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Electrification Advances

INDIA: Electrification work on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train is advancing as the country installs its first 2×25 kV high-speed traction system across the 508 km corridor in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Vossloh Swedish Turnout Agreement Worth €70M

27.07.2026

Vossloh Wins €70 Million Swedish Turnout Agreement

SWEDEN: Vossloh will supply pre-assembled turnouts to Trafikverket under a framework agreement worth an estimated €70 million, with deliveries beginning in 2027 and possible orders extending for eight years.
Thai-Made Luxury Coach Moves to SRT Testing

27.07.2026

Thai-Made Luxury Coach Handed to SRT for Safety Tests

THAILAND: A Thai-made luxury coach has been handed to the State Railway of Thailand after trials, with further safety testing planned before deployment on 200–500 km tourist routes.
Union Pacific coal train traveling on parallel tracks in Wyoming, shown as an illustrative image

27.07.2026

Eureka Coal Train Derailment Closes Lewis Road Bridge

USA: A Union Pacific coal train derailment near Eureka, Missouri, left 26 cars off the rails, compromised both tracks and forced the closure of the Lewis Road bridge.
A Captrain Stadler EURO6000 electric locomotive hauling an intermodal freight train

27.07.2026

CEFSA Adds EURO6000 Locomotive to Its Electric Fleet

SPAIN: CEFSA has placed a new EURO6000 electric locomotive into service, expanding traction capacity for freight services as the operator develops its intermodal, vehicle and steel logistics portfolio.