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Infrastructure works inside the Fabro tunnel on the Florence–Rome line

31.08.2026

Florence–Rome Line Reopens With Temporary Slowdowns

Auckland train at Karanga-a-Hape Station on the City Rail Link

31.08.2026

Auckland City Rail Link Opens to Passengers September 13

Driverless Thessaloniki Metro train during testing

31.08.2026

Kalamaria Extension Opens With Five New Stations

London Northwestern Railway Class 350 train at Watford Junction

08.07.2026

London Northwestern Railway strike cuts July services

The London Northwestern Railway strike involving members of the TSSA union will mean a significantly reduced service on Friday 10 July and Saturday 11 July.
Official social media visual of India’s first hydrogen train

07.07.2026

India’s first hydrogen train route and fares set

India’s first hydrogen train is due to be introduced by Indian Railways on July 17, with the hydrogen-powered service planned for the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana.
Platform at Hazur Sahib Nanded station with passenger train

07.07.2026

Indian Railways new trains expand passenger links

Indian Railways new trains have been introduced alongside several route extensions in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, giving travellers more options on regional rail corridors.
Metra rail-car rehabilitation project completes

06.07.2026

Metra rail-car rehabilitation project completes 302 cars

The Metra rail-car rehabilitation project has been completed in the Chicago region, after 302 commuter cars were rebuilt through the agency’s in-house program.
Metro Rail train at Los Angeles Union Station

06.07.2026

California transit improvements ordered by Newsom

California transit improvements are at the center of a June 26 executive order signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, which directs California transportation agencies to “accelerate statewide technologies and strategies” that can support local transit and passenger-rail systems.
New Australind train at a station in Western Australia

06.07.2026

Australind trains return to Perth–Bunbury line

The first of four Australind trains built by Alstom has entered passenger service in Western Australia, restoring travel on the Perth to Bunbury line after its closure in 2023.
Worker inside a Canberra light rail vehicle during battery upgrade works

06.07.2026

Canberra light rail fleet upgrade enables wire-free trips

The Canberra light rail fleet upgrade has prepared the city’s vehicles to run on parts of the network without overhead wires.
SEPTA staff working at Race-Vine Station

03.07.2026

SEPTA Fiscal Year 2027 budget avoids fare hikes

SEPTA Fiscal Year 2027 budget has been adopted at $2. 7 billion, and the transit authority approved the spending plan without raising fares.
Berlin S-Bahn Class 481 train at Griebnitzsee station

03.07.2026

Berlin S-Bahn procurement clears path for fleet award

Berlin S-Bahn procurement can move to contract award after Alstom chose not to challenge the ruling of the Public Procurement Tribunal before the Berlin Higher Regional Court.
Renfe S106 Talgo Avril train at Zamora station

03.07.2026

Renfe summer train seats exceed 21.6 million

Renfe summer train seats will exceed 21. 6 million for the 2026 season, covering journeys from June 30 to September 15 across high-speed, long-distance, regional and international services.
Cambridge South station starts passenger service

30.06.2026

Cambridge South station opens for passenger services

Cambridge South station is now open to passengers, with the new station expected to welcome around 1. 8 million passengers per year as part of efforts to improve connectivity across the region.
Midland Main Line reopening restores EMR timetable

30.06.2026

Midland Main Line reopening brings EMR timetable back

Midland Main Line reopening is moving ahead after Network Rail completed the recovery work required following the collision between two East Midlands Railway trains near Bedford on Friday 19 June.