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Kanpur Metro energises Corridor-1 third rail

04.04.2026

Kanpur Metro operational readiness moves ahead at Naubasta

Kanpur Metro operational readiness is advancing. The project has energised the 750V DC third rail on the downline of Corridor-1.
LA Metro advances K Line Northern Extension

04.04.2026

K Line Northern Extension moves ahead on San Vicente–Fairfax

The K Line Northern Extension will move ahead. LA Metro’s Board of Directors voted to advance it on the San Vicente–Fairfax Alignment.
Southwest Metro testing shutdown: M1 Line travel updates

01.04.2026

M1 Line service changes: Southwest Metro testing shutdown

A Southwest Metro testing shutdown will halt M1 Line services this Easter weekend. Sydney Metro is set to begin a major technical testing phase during this time.
Southwest Metro systems integration testing: 2026 Launch

01.04.2026

Southwest Metro systems integration testing enters final cycle

Southwest Metro systems integration testing is now entering a unified cycle. This marks the first time railway hardware and software function as a single unit.
Českomoravská Metro Modernization: Prague Hub Reopens

31.03.2026

Českomoravská Metro Station Modernization Completed in Prague

The modernization of Českomoravská metro station is now complete. This is according to the Prague transport operator DPP.
Cairo Monorail inauguration: 56.5km East Nile route opens

31.03.2026

Cairo Monorail inauguration links New Administrative Capital

The Cairo Monorail inauguration on March 20, 2026, saw President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi lead Egypt into a new era of transit.
Belo Horizonte metro expansion in $US 1.8bn programme

29.03.2026

Belo Horizonte metro expansion centres on Line 2 works

Belo Horizonte metro expansion is part of a Minas Gerais programme worth about $US 1. 8bn.
Palma de Mallorca metro Line M2 route, cost and timeline

29.03.2026

Palma de Mallorca metro Line M2 set for 2033 opening

Authorities in Spain’s Balearic Islands have confirmed Palma de Mallorca metro Line M2. The Balearic government outlined the city’s second metro route, which starts in central Palma.
Belgrade Metro Line 1 gets €915 million Alstom contract

27.03.2026

Belgrade Metro Line 1 moves ahead under Alstom deal

Belgrade Metro Line 1 is the subject of a €915 million turnkey contract. On 27 March 2026, Alstom secured that contract.
Tyne and Wear Metro delays after overhead line problem

26.03.2026

Tyne and Wear Metro delays cancel morning services

Passengers faced significant delays across the network during Tyne and Wear Metro delays. Also, BBC News reported problems with the overhead lines.
MTA Brooklyn TOD project targets 300 housing units

26.03.2026

RFP opens for MTA Brooklyn TOD project site

The MTA Brooklyn TOD project is at the RFP stage. As reported by Progressive Railroading, the agency is seeking proposals.
L.A. Metro public safety officers recruitment starts

26.03.2026

West Hollywood Vote Looms for K Line Northern Extension

The K Line Northern Extension is heading to a Metro board vote. Also, it could bring subway service into West Hollywood for the first time.