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Alstom Plattsburgh contract: first IAM agreement

09.01.2026

Alstom Plattsburgh contract ratified in first IAM deal

£49 million signalling works: Alstom upgrades key route

08.01.2026

£49 million signalling works complete on Portsmouth Direct line

Alstom Canada strengthens ties with Indigenous Peoples

05.01.2026

Alstom rolling stock contracts reach about €2.5bn across two regions

Toronto has announced a major investment in new TTC trains, securing a sole-sourced contract with Alstom to replace aging subway cars and support expansions while protecting Ontario jobs and riders from U.S. trade challenges.

17.08.2025

TTC trains investment to modernize Toronto subway network

Toronto has announced a major investment in new TTC trains, securing a sole-sourced contract with Alstom to replace aging subway cars and support expansions while protecting Ontario jobs and riders from U.
Bhubaneswar Metro revival has returned to the agenda as Odisha leaders prepare a fresh proposal with central backing, aiming to address congestion challenges and deliver sustainable transport for the fast-growing city.

17.08.2025

Bhubaneswar Metro revival plan gets fresh government push

Bhubaneswar Metro revival has returned to the agenda as Odisha leaders prepare a fresh proposal with central backing, aiming to address congestion challenges and deliver sustainable transport for the fast-growing city.
The TTC has announced a $2.3 billion single-source contract with Alstom for Line 2 subway cars, aiming to boost Ontario manufacturing and secure reliable trains for Toronto’s growing transit network.

16.08.2025

TTC to Award Single-Source Contract to Alstom for Line 2

The TTC has announced a $2. 3 billion single-source contract with Alstom for Line 2 subway cars, aiming to boost Ontario manufacturing and secure reliable trains for Toronto’s growing transit network.
BEML has signed its first overseas contract to modernize the metro in Malaysia worth $1 million, opening new opportunities for the company in the Southeast Asian market

15.08.2025

BEML Secures First Overseas Contract to Modernize Metro in Malaysia

BEML has signed its first overseas contract to modernize the metro in Malaysia worth $1 million, opening new opportunities for the company in the Southeast Asian market.
TTC subway service resumed Thursday morning after a hydraulic fluid leak at Islington Station forced a temporary suspension between Kipling and Jane stations, disrupting early commuters but quickly resolved through emergency maintenance efforts.

15.08.2025

TTC subway service resumes after Line 2 disruption

TTC subway service resumed Thursday morning after a hydraulic fluid leak at Islington Station forced a temporary suspension between Kipling and Jane stations, disrupting early commuters but quickly resolved through emergency maintenance efforts.
Bangalore Metro opened the automated Yellow Line on August 11, 2025, marking an important milestone in modernizing the transport system and improving mobility for residents and visitors

14.08.2025

Bangalore Metro: Opening of Yellow Line and Development Prospects

Bangalore Metro opened the automated Yellow Line on August 11, 2025, marking an important milestone in modernizing the transport system and improving mobility for residents and visitors.

14.08.2025

Alexandria Metro Operational Plan Led by Madrid Experts

Madrid experts will lead the Alexandria Metro operational plan, applying advanced design and construction criteria to create an efficient, sustainable, and well-integrated urban rail system for Egypt’s historic coastal city.
Grand Central Madison has expanded its seating areas on the mezzanine and concourse, responding to rising ridership and passenger feedback to create a more comfortable and efficient travel experience.

13.08.2025

Grand Central Madison Seating Expansion Improves Passenger Comfort

Grand Central Madison has expanded its seating areas on the mezzanine and concourse, responding to rising ridership and passenger feedback to create a more comfortable and efficient travel experience.
Sydney Olympic Park is set for significant redevelopment, adding more than 500 homes and a modern metro station to enhance the precinct’s residential appeal and improve transport links to Sydney CBD.

12.08.2025

Sydney Olympic Park housing expansion and metro upgrade plans

Sydney Olympic Park is set for significant redevelopment, adding more than 500 homes and a modern metro station to enhance the precinct’s residential appeal and improve transport links to Sydney CBD.

12.08.2025

Ho Chi Minh City metro boosts safety with Teltronic tech

The Ho Chi Minh City metro now operates with Teltronic’s advanced TETRA communications system, improving safety, reliability, and coordination for passengers and staff across the city’s first metro line.
Skoda Group has sent the first metro train for Sofia to the Czech Republic for testing and plans to launch all trains on key metro lines in 2026

12.08.2025

New Metro Train for Sofia from Skoda Group Ready for Trial Runs

Skoda Group has sent the first metro train for Sofia to the Czech Republic for testing and plans to launch all trains on key metro lines in 2026.
The Rotterdam Metro is preparing for a major modernization of its rolling stock and infrastructure, with plans to purchase 38 new trains under a €578 million contract

12.08.2025

Major Upgrade for Rotterdam Metro: New Train Procurement

The Rotterdam Metro is preparing for a major modernization of its rolling stock and infrastructure, with plans to purchase 38 new trains under a €578 million contract.