Metro

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 Oliver Bratton has been appointed as the operator’s new Chief Executive Officer, as reported by Rail Express.

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 progress has moved forward, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) awarding a Rs.

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 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 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.

WA public transport contactless payments are now being rolled out across Western Australia’s network, in what the state government calls the most significant change in 18 years.

The Madrid Metro Line 11 extension has secured a EUR 123. 1 million investment to equip stations on its new section, Railway Pro reports.

Delhi Metro ballastless track contract with Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited is the latest package in the capital’s metro expansion programme, as Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.

Delhi CM warns DMRC after a series of complaints that Delhi Metro construction dust pollution and poor upkeep around project sites are adding to pollution in the city.

Pune Metro Line 4 is set to reshape how Pune moves between Kharadi, Hadapsar, Swargate and Khadakwasla. The newly approved elevated corridor under Pune Metro Phase-2 was recently inspected on the ground by MLA Shri Bhimrao Tapkir together with senior Maha-Metro officials.