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STM Azur train at Beaubien station on Montreal Metro’s Orange Line

24.08.2026

Montreal Metro’s 60th Anniversary Gets Four Song Maps

Réseau express métropolitain train at Brossard station in Quebec

20.08.2026

Three Redesigns Later, East Montréal Still Has No Line

Platform edge barriers installed at a New York City subway station

20.08.2026

NYC Subway Platform Barriers Covered 158 of 472 Stations

Hochul vetoes two-person subway crews: costs and debate

21.12.2025

Hochul vetoes two-person subway crews mandate for NYC

Hochul vetoes two-person subway crews legislation that would have required a conductor and a driver on every New York City subway train, Gothamist reports.
New York City Subway crime Drops as Ridership Climbs

20.12.2025

New York City Subway crime Hits 16-Year Low in 2025

New York City Subway crime is on pace to reach its lowest level in 16 years, Governor Kathy Hochul said, with two weeks left in 2025, in an update from the Office of Governor Kathy Hochul.
BEML driverless metro train for Bengaluru: 5RS-DM

19.12.2025

BEML driverless metro train: prototype for Bengaluru

BEML has unveiled a BEML driverless metro train for Bengaluru—a prototype of its six-car 5RS-DM trainset. The company showcased the unit at its plant in the city, as also reported by The Week.
Bogotá Metro Line 1 financing: $US 1.06bn secured for 2026

19.12.2025

Bogotá Metro Line 1 financing locks in $US 1.06bn for 2026

Bogotá Metro Line 1 financing has reached $US 1. 06bn, mayor Carlos Fernando Galán said, giving the Colombian capital full financial coverage to keep construction moving through 2026, as outlined by Bogotá.
New York subway safety efforts: barriers, lighting, policing

19.12.2025

New York subway safety efforts expand with barriers and lighting

New York subway safety efforts are moving ahead through a combination of station upgrades and expanded enforcement, with officials pointing to the rollout of platform edge barriers and a systemwide lighting upgrade.
Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop contract: AUD 6.7bn deal

18.12.2025

Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop contract awarded for eastern section

The Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop contract for the eastern segment has been awarded by Victoria’s state government to the TransitLinX consortium (Victorian Government).
Metro Trains Sydney CEO appointment: Oliver Bratton named

18.12.2025

Metro Trains Sydney CEO: Oliver Bratton takes the helm

Metro Trains Sydney CEO Oliver Bratton has been appointed as the operator’s new Chief Executive Officer, as reported by Rail Express.
TTC transit worker protections: Toronto marks awareness day

18.12.2025

TTC transit worker protections in focus on awareness day

TTC transit worker protections were in focus on December 17, 2025, as Toronto observed Transit Worker Assault Awareness Day and reiterated a zero-tolerance stance on violence, harassment, and abuse toward frontline staff, as reported by Metro Magazine.
Mumbai Metro Line 2B contract: Rs 201.49 crore award

17.12.2025

Mumbai Metro Line 2B contract for seven elevated stations

Mumbai Metro Line 2B contract progress has moved forward, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) awarding a Rs.
$240 million ADB loan for Chennai Metro backs expansion

16.12.2025

$240 million ADB loan for Chennai Metro approved for expansion

The $240 million ADB loan for Chennai Metro has been approved, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It funds new corridors, stations and system development on sections of lines 3, 4 and 5 to improve mobility, climate resilience and inclusive transport across the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
Tunnel boring machine retrieval: Sydney Metro West TBMs

12.12.2025

Tunnel boring machine retrieval starts for Sydney Metro West

Tunnel boring machine retrieval is now underway on Sydney Metro West after two machines completed their work on part of the project’s tunnels, as outlined by Sydney Metro.
BEML driverless metro trainset debuts for Phase-2 corridors

12.12.2025

BEML driverless metro trainset debuts for Phase-2 corridors

BEML driverless metro trainset has moved a step closer to service with the rollout of a prototype for the Namma Metro Phase-2 expansion, as covered by Rail Analysis.