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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

Construction work at the BART Silicon Valley Phase II project site

14.07.2026

BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Advances on 6-Mile Project

The BART Silicon Valley Phase II extension is progressing, with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) reporting advances in construction and project delivery.
Rail freight containers being handled at an intermodal terminal

14.07.2026

Barking Eurohub redevelopment begins with £15m investment

Barking Eurohub redevelopment has begun with a £15 million investment, marking the start of a three-year programme to transform the 40-acre east London site into a fully operational international intermodal freight facility.
Railway maintenance machine working on track during corridor renewal

14.07.2026

Troisdorf – Wiesbaden Corridor Renovation Closes Rail Line

The Troisdorf – Wiesbaden corridor renovation will close the railway line completely from 10 July to 12 December 2026. Long-distance trains will be diverted around the affected section, while regional passengers will use an extensive network of replacement buses to complete their journeys.
Renfe Mercancías EURO6000 hauling a freight train

14.07.2026

Stadler EURO6000 Approved for Freight Use in Belgium

The Stadler EURO6000 authorization in Belgium extends the locomotive’s authorised operating range following clearance in Luxembourg at the end of 2025.
Gold Coast line train at Varsity Lakes station

14.07.2026

Beenleigh and Gold Coast Line Track Closures Affect July Services

Beenleigh and Gold Coast line track closures will affect services from Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July. Passengers are advised to check the journey planner before travelling, consider alternative transport and allow extra time for their trip.
Vande Bharat Sleeper trainset at the SMVT Bengaluru railway yard

14.07.2026

Varanasi–Chheharta Vande Bharat Sleeper Set for Flag-Off

India’s second Sleeper Vande Bharat Express Varanasi–Chheharta will operate between Varanasi and Chheharta in Amritsar as the Sant Ravidas Express.
Blue and Red Line BART trains at Daly City Station

14.07.2026

BART Schedule Change Revises Train Service and Transfers

The BART schedule change will take effect on August 10, 2026, combining operational changes that will improve reliability with more consistent train spacing and shorter waits for some passengers.
Official briefing with the planned Madrid Metro Line 11 route map

14.07.2026

Madrid Metro Line 11 extension gets EUR 880.6m approval

The Madrid Metro Line 11 extension will run to Valdebebas Norte after the Community of Madrid approved EUR 880. 6 million for its most extensive metro network project this term.
ÖBB 4744 Desiro ML Cityjet at Attnang-Puchheim station

14.07.2026

300th Desiro ML train joins Austria’s Cityjet fleet

The 300th Desiro ML train marks Austria’s fleet milestone of 300 electric multiple units in operation and reflects the success of the Siemens Mobility platform used by ÖBB under the Cityjet brand.
NextGen Acela train on the approach to Providence Station

14.07.2026

New Haven to Providence Capacity Planning Study Advances

Amtrak is advancing the New Haven to Providence Capacity Planning Study with state and federal partners, focusing on the Northeast Corridor section linking the two cities.
Two Tram Smoke Reports Prompt Sydney Light Rail Suspension

14.07.2026

Battery Batch Withdrawal Follows Sydney Light Rail Incidents

The Sydney light rail suspension followed two separate incidents on Saturday in which smoke was detected on the roofs of trams serving the CBD and eastern suburbs.
Mezzanine and fare gates at Downtown Berkeley BART station

14.07.2026

BART LED lighting upgrades planned for nine stations

BART LED lighting upgrades at nine East Bay stations will use $850,000 in Community Project Funding recently secured by Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12).