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Steamtown’s Baldwin Locomotive Works No. 26 under steam on the turntable in Scranton

24.08.2026

Steamtown Railfest 2026 Rides on One 1929 Switcher

STM Azur train at Beaubien station on Montreal Metro’s Orange Line

24.08.2026

Montreal Metro’s 60th Anniversary Gets Four Song Maps

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

Vande Bharat Sleeper trainset at the SMVT Bengaluru railway yard

22.07.2026

Vande Bharat Sleeper Planned for Vijayawada Division

Indian Railways is reportedly preparing to introduce Vande Bharat Sleeper trains in Vijayawada Division by Dasara, extending the premium trainset concept to longer overnight journeys.
Illustrative image of BNSF locomotive 5207 leading a freight train across a bridge in Alabama.

22.07.2026

BNSF Warns of Gulf Coast Freight Delays from Bertha

BNSF has warned customers that Tropical Storm Bertha could cause Gulf Coast freight delays, longer transit times and alternate routings as flooding risks spread west toward Louisiana and Texas.
Norfolk Southern Activates Fresh Midwest-Southeast Intermodal Corridor

22.07.2026

Norfolk Southern Reopens BL-Line With Coal Train

A Norfolk Southern coal train reopened the 17-mile BL-Line in Tennessee and became the first eastbound revenue movement over the restored Old Fort Loops since Hurricane Helene.
Aerial view of traffic crossing the new A43 bridge above the HS2 cutting near Brackley

22.07.2026

A43 Traffic Moves onto New Bridge Above the HS2 Route

Traffic on the A43 near Brackley now runs across a newly completed bridge, clearing the way for excavation of the cutting that will carry HS2 trains beneath the road.
Alstom AGV train travelling on the Velim railway test circuit

22.07.2026

GMG and Alstom Target Graphene for Rail HVAC Systems

GMG and Alstom have signed a global exclusive memorandum of understanding to test and develop graphene products for rail HVAC systems, with commercialisation dependent on successful technical work.
Ghaziabad Freight Derailment: 53 Trains Hit

22.07.2026

Ghaziabad Freight Derailment Disrupted 53 Rail Services

A Ghaziabad freight derailment disrupted 53 rail services on July 21 after six loaded wagons left the track, forcing cancellations, partial cancellations, diversions and regulated train movements.
Exterior of Tallawong Metro Station with its curved roof, platforms and illuminated escalators.

22.07.2026

Sydney Metro Parking Expansion to Add Up to 1,200 Spaces

New South Wales will invest A$160 million in a Sydney Metro parking expansion that will add up to 1,200 commuter spaces at Tallawong and Hills Showground stations.
Stadler Salt Lake City expansion opens in Utah

22.07.2026

Stadler Rejects CHF 10M Ransom After Supplier Breach

Stadler has rejected a CHF 10 million ransom demand after cybercriminals accessed supplier technical data, while the manufacturer says its systems and trains remain unaffected.
Amtrak NextGen Acela trainset 2129 at Newark Penn Station

22.07.2026

Amtrak OIG Flags Risks in Three Fleet Replacements

Amtrak’s inspector general has identified 10 lessons for the railroad’s three largest fleet procurements, warning that planning, facilities and quality controls could affect costs, schedules and service.
Alcohol-ban sign beside Deutsche Bahn trains at Frankfurt Central Station

22.07.2026

Deutsche Bahn Extends Alcohol Ban to 5,400 Stations

The Deutsche Bahn alcohol ban will expand from about 30 stations to all 5,400 locations the company manages across Germany by 15 October 2026.
AIIB Funds Bosphorus Rail Crossing in Türkiye

22.07.2026

AIIB Backs Bosphorus Rail Crossing with Up to $1.5bn

AIIB has signed the first phase of a financing package worth up to $1. 5 billion for Türkiye’s Bosphorus rail crossing, a 127-kilometer passenger and freight bypass through northern Istanbul.
Purple London Tramlink tram 2554 entering Therapia Lane stop in Croydon

22.07.2026

London Weekend Hopper Offers All-Day Travel for £1.75

London’s Weekend Hopper will let passengers make unlimited bus and tram journeys for £1. 75 a day on summer weekends, beginning on 25 July and running through 31 August 2026.