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Hitachi Rail metro cars enter service in Baltimore

11.01.2026

Baltimore Metro Subway Link new cars begin revenue service

Indore Metro priority corridor inspection: work review

11.01.2026

Indore Metro priority corridor inspection advances launch plans

Sydney Metro West contracts awarded for four key packages

09.01.2026

Sydney Metro West contracts: NSW awards four key packages

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.
The Yonge North Subway will receive a C$1.4 billion tunneling contract, marking a critical step in Toronto’s transit expansion and enhancing regional connectivity for commuters in growing urban and suburban areas.

11.08.2025

Yonge North Subway: Major C$1.4B Tunneling Contract Awarded

The Yonge North Subway will receive a C$1. 4 billion tunneling contract, marking a critical step in Toronto’s transit expansion and enhancing regional connectivity for commuters in growing urban and suburban areas.
Tube staff in London may face deportation after visa rules changed, raising salary thresholds and removing key transport roles from the eligible list, leaving more than 60 foreign workers in limbo.

10.08.2025

Tube staff face uncertain future amid visa changes

Tube staff in London may face deportation after visa rules changed, raising salary thresholds and removing key transport roles from the eligible list, leaving more than 60 foreign workers in limbo.
Metro Tunnel Trials and Service Changes in Melbourne

09.08.2025

Metro Tunnel Trials Prepare Melbourne for New Rail Era

The Metro Tunnel trial operations in Melbourne will run between Sunbury, Cranbourne, and Pakenham East on August 16–17, testing infrastructure and systems before the project’s full opening later this year.
Metrolinx awarded a $1.4B contract for the Yonge North Subway Extension tunneling project to North End Connectors, advancing Toronto’s transit expansion.

08.08.2025

Yonge North Subway Extension Tunnelling Contract Awarded

The Yonge North Subway Extension advanced as Metrolinx awarded a $1. 4B contract for its tunneling phase to the North End Connectors consortium.
The Glasgow Subway is installing platform screen doors to support driverless trains, marking a major milestone in UK transit automation by 2026.

05.08.2025

Glasgow Subway enters driverless era with screen doors

The Glasgow Subway is undergoing a major transformation as it installs platform screen doors to enable driverless train operations by 2026, a first for the UK transit network.
Alstom delivered the first train for São Paulo Metro Line 6, launching a key phase of a major infrastructure project in Brazil.

05.08.2025

Alstom delivers first train for São Paulo Metro Line 6

Alstom has delivered the first of 22 six-car trains to São Paulo for the development of the future Metro Line 6. This milestone marks a major step in expanding the city’s underground transport infrastructure and regional connectivity.
Metro-North fare hikes approved for Connecticut riders

03.08.2025

Metro-North fare hikes approved for Connecticut riders

The Metro-North fare hikes will raise Connecticut train fares by 10% in two stages, impacting thousands of daily commuters across the region.
MTA escalator replacement improves station access

03.08.2025

MTA escalator replacement boosts service at key stations

Entuitive and J-Track completed the MTA escalator replacement at two high-traffic stations, enhancing reliability, access, and experience for millions of daily and international riders.
Lawmakers Push Back Against MTA Fare Hikes in New York

02.08.2025

Lawmakers Push Back Against MTA Fare Hikes in New York

The proposed MTA fare hikes have drawn fierce criticism from state lawmakers who argue the increases come amid a broader affordability crisis affecting everyday New Yorkers.
New York MTA Reports Record Satisfaction in Spring 2025

30.07.2025

New York MTA Reports Record Satisfaction in Spring 2025

The New York MTA achieved its highest-ever customer satisfaction rating in Spring 2025, based on nearly 90,000 survey responses collected in April and May.