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Staten Island Railway completes upgrade with new R211S cars

13.09.2025

Staten Island Railway completes upgrade with new R211S cars

The Staten Island Railway is currently operating a new fleet of contemporary R211S cars instead of the 1970s trains. Officials cited the upgrade increases reliability, convenience, and access for the thousands of passengers a day in the borough.
New Stadler metro train launched in Berlin

12.09.2025

New Stadler metro train launched in Berlin

Berlin has seen a modernization landmark with the arrival of the new Stadler JK metro train, and a further 140 vehicles are scheduled for delivery later in the year to expand the network.
Mumbai to Acquire 2,856 Vande Metro Coaches for Suburban Services

12.09.2025

Mumbai to Acquire 2,856 Vande Metro Coaches for Suburban Services

India’s MRVC has issued a massive tender for 2,856 Vande Metro coaches to strengthen Mumbai’s suburban services, thereby making the $2.
RVNL to announce tender for new trains for Kolkata Metro

12.09.2025

RVNL to announce tender for new trains for Kolkata Metro

RVNL will be putting out a $102M Kolkata Metro train tender that covers design, assembly, testing and integration of CBTC and the commissioning of 10 trainsets for new metro lines.
Houston Metro faces debate over $2B 2026 budget plan

11.09.2025

Houston Metro faces debate over $2B 2026 budget plan

Houston Metro’s anticipated $2 billion 2026 budget was called out recently by community leaders who feel the agency is back-burnering voter-approved projects from the MetroNext plan in favor of the newer safety- and service-oriented MetroNow program.
NYC Subway Car Problems Trigger Service Concerns

10.09.2025

NYC Subway Car Problems Trigger Service Concerns

Aging equipment and obsolete subway car fleets continue to plague the transit system of New York City. A recent report from State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli warns that frequent breakdowns and delays chip away at reliability even as the MTA invests in upgrades, reports Gothamist.
Portalp Railway expands automated doors and transport solutions

10.09.2025

Portalp Railway expands automated doors and transport solutions

Portalp Railway, a new entity from Portalp Group, was launched to concentrate on the automated doors of rail transportation, including platform screen systems and access controls, in a quest for safer, more efficient, and innovative international infrastructure.
Vande Metro tender relaunched in India for 238 new trains

09.09.2025

Vande Metro tender relaunched in India for 238 new trains

India re-issued the Vande Metro tender of $2. 4 billion that covers maintenance and depot construction across 238 urban trainsets in an attempt to transform commuter travel with better capacity and streamlined operations.
Tube strike begins, five days of disruption in London

07.09.2025

Tube strike begins, disrupting London for five days

The Tube strike has commenced and coincides with the first major walkout since the period in March 2023. The London Underground employees represented by the RMT union began the five-day strike regarding pay, work life, and lower weekly hours.
Sydney Metro West advances with Hunter Street cavern

07.09.2025

Sydney Metro West advances with Hunter Street cavern

The Sydney Metro West project achieved a significant milestone as construction continues at the Hunter Street Station cavern, the deepest underground structure in the CBD of Sydney, bringing the mega transport hub one step closer to completion.
Körfezray Metro Line boosts Kocaeli’s transport future

06.09.2025

Körfezray Metro Line boosts Kocaeli’s transport future

Körfezray Metro Line started its first tunnel excavations, the first for Kocaeli’s transportation system and opening the way toward sustainable, state-of-the-art mobility for the benefit of the industry, logistics, and city residents.