France opens separate technical investigation into Cléon derailment
France has now opened a BEA-TT technical investigation into the Cléon derailment, separate from the judicial inquiry already under way at the Rouen public prosecutor's office.
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Southern Peru railway modernisation faces a contract that ends in 2034
In Peru, Ferrocarril Transandino has presented a USD 800 million southern Peru railway modernisation plan to the Ministry of Transport and Communications for official evaluation.
Bulgaria Launches Two of 12 Delivered Coradia Stream EMUs Into Service
Bulgarian State Railways began regular operation with its first two Coradia Stream EMUs on 1 September 2026, after 12 of the 35 ordered units had reached Bulgaria.
Birmingham to Manchester Airport service takes shape in two stages
London Northwestern Railway will create its direct Birmingham to Manchester Airport service by extending a service it already runs. The existing Crewe–Stoke–Stafford service will be extended at both ends. The change comes in two stages, and the first arrives in December 2026.
DART Operation Access simulates fare gating at selected stations
DART Operation Access is expected to place enforcement teams at five light rail stations for 90 days. At selected stations, a controlled-access pilot will simulate a fare-gated system. The agency has announced no gate construction as part of the demonstration.
All Stations Accessibility Program awards $233m after $686m offer
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has selected eight All Stations Accessibility Program projects across five states for $232.83 million, 33.94% of the $686 million offered in March.
Port of Los Angeles three-month cargo record edged 2021 peak by 2,491 TEUs
The Port of Los Angeles three-month cargo record reached 2,919,104.75 TEUs in summer 2026, beating the previous 2021 peak by only 2,491.30 TEUs.
Union Pacific moves Powder River Basin coal through the Port of Guaymas
Union Pacific and Ferromex hauled Powder River Basin coal from Wyoming to Mexico's Port of Guaymas, and the first test shipment was delivered to Vietnam.
Norfolk Southern Launches Daily Charleston-Huntsville Intermodal Service
Norfolk Southern has launched a daily Charleston-Huntsville intermodal service. The North Alabama destination did not appear in the Port of Charleston's most recent published rail timetable.
San Clemente rail line closed after waves damage the slope beside tracks
USA: The San Clemente rail line closed after waves damaged the adjacent slope, blocking Metrolink, Pacific Surfliner and freight traffic through the area with no confirmed reopening date.
BNSF outlines UP-NS merger conditions with NS trackage rights to Bethlehem
BNSF Railway has outlined the UP-NS merger conditions it intends to pursue if the Surface Transportation Board approves the proposed combination of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. They include a planned request for overhead trackage rights over about 824 route miles of NS lines between Chicago and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, although BNSF continues to urge the board to reject the deal.
GO Transit fare evasion fines rise to $200 for a first offence
Metrolinx put a steeper graduated penalty structure into force on 8 September 2026, and the new GO Transit fare evasion fines start at $200 for a first offence — nearly six times the $35 the operator had charged since 2022. The same schedule applies to UP Express, the airport service linking Union Station and Toronto Pearson.
