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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

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.
Hitachi Rail Expands Role in Metro Vancouver Transit

30.07.2025

Hitachi Rail Expands Role in Metro Vancouver Transit

Metro Vancouver’s latest SkyTrain addition has entered service using Hitachi Rail technology, marking a new era of innovation and automation in the region’s expanding rapid transit network.

30.07.2025

Alstom to Modernize Lyon metro line D with New Trains

Alstom has signed a €300 million contract with SYTRAL Mobilités to modernize Lyon metro line D, delivering new trains and upgrading systems to improve capacity, efficiency, and passenger experience across the city.
$6.3 Billion Investment in Mumbai Rail Network

30.07.2025

$6.3 Billion Upgrade Approved for Mumbai Rail Network

Mumbai Rail Network will receive a $6. 3 billion investment to expand key corridors, modernize the fleet, and improve service for millions of daily passengers in India’s financial capital.