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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

California High-Speed Rail Project Track Contract

10.07.2026

California High-Speed Rail Project Prepares for Track Work

The California high-speed rail project is entering a new stage as authorities advance infrastructure contracts and the 2026 Business Plan sets its direction after years of delays and funding debates.
Metra Railcar Rehabilitation Reaches 302 Cars

10.07.2026

Metra Railcar Rehabilitation Completed for 302 Commuter Cars

Metra railcar rehabilitation is now complete for 302 commuter railcars, with the in-house programme saving more than 100 million USD compared with outsourcing the work to external contractors.
Railroad tank car displaying a chlorine hazardous-material placard

10.07.2026

Florida Hosts the CSX Hazardous Materials Training Institute

The CSX Hazardous Materials Training Institute opened in Florida on June 30 at the Fire Academy of the South, part of Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ).
Southern Shorthaul Railroad locomotive C504 at Sunshine, Victoria

10.07.2026

ONRSR partly lifts Southern Shorthaul Railroad suspension

ONRSR has partially eased the Southern Shorthaul Railroad suspension, allowing Holdco Holdings to resume some low-risk operations under additional regulatory oversight while accreditation for all remaining railway operations remains suspended.
Aerial view of container terminals at the Port of Long Beach

10.07.2026

U.S. Port Import Volumes Projected to Set July Record

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Watco-owned WAMX locomotives passing through Whitewater, Wisconsin

10.07.2026

Watco Dispatch Center contract ratified by employees

Dispatch personnel in Wichita, Kansas, ratified the Watco Dispatch Center contract on June 30, making it their first agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET).
NextGen Acela at a 2025 preview event in Providence

10.07.2026

Amtrak Advances New Haven to Providence Study on NEC

Amtrak is advancing the New Haven to Providence study with state and federal partners. The work will examine strategies to preserve and increase the frequency, speed, reliability, and resilience of commuter and intercity passenger rail between the two cities, guided by extensive community engagement.
Martin Imbleau and John MacKenzie at the Alto–TRCA MOU signing

10.07.2026

Alto and TRCA MOU Covers Environmental Rail Planning

An environmental collaboration framework signed by Alto and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) sets out how they will cooperate during the development of Canada’s high-speed rail network.
Tehran Railway Station in Iran

10.07.2026

Tehran–Mashhad Train Suspension Follows Track Damage

The Tehran–Mashhad train suspension began on Thursday after a section of the route in northern Iran was damaged. Repair crews are working at the site, while road transport is being arranged for travelers unable to continue their journeys by train.
Queensland Rail test train during ETCS testing on the Shorncliffe line

10.07.2026

ETCS Level 2 deployment expands on Gold Coast line

ETCS Level 2 deployment has expanded in South East Queensland, with Hitachi Rail extending digital signalling work to the Gold Coast line section between Kuraby and Beenleigh stations.
Passengers boarding an Etihad Rail train

10.07.2026

Etihad Rail passenger rules set fines up to EUR 2,380

Etihad Rail passenger rules now set out rights, travel obligations, station security procedures, and fines for the company’s new rail services in the United Arab Emirates.
Vande Bharat Express train in India

10.07.2026

Indian Railways Exports Expand Across Global Markets

Indian Railways exports are rapidly expanding across international markets, including metro coaches, locomotives and specialist railway engineering services.