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Metra BNSF Line train passing Halsted Street station in Chicago

18.07.2026

Metra Security Drones Expand Rail Safety Monitoring

NJ Transit Comet V train arriving at Cherry Hill station

18.07.2026

NJ Transit FY 2027 Budget Advances $3.5 Billion Plan

CAF ATR 465 tilting diesel multiple unit at the Velim test circuit

17.07.2026

ATR 465 Train Test Reaches 150 km/h Across Sardinia

Unified public transport ticketing platform due in Estonia in 2026

22.03.2026

Estonia picks Turnit for unified public transport ticketing platform

A unified public transport ticketing platform is to be developed in Estonia. Also, Railway Gazette reports that Turnit was selected to develop a prototype.
C2C and DLR disruption across five weekend closures

22.03.2026

Fenchurch Street to West Ham: C2C and DLR disruption

C2C and DLR disruption will affect East London on several April and May weekends. Sections of rail and DLR track between Fenchurch Street and West Ham will close for engineering work.
Vande Bharat Sleeper maintenance in TRSL-BHEL 80-trainset order

22.03.2026

Vande Bharat Sleeper maintenance under TRSL-BHEL JV plan

Vande Bharat Sleeper maintenance is set to be handled through a joint venture. TRSL and BHEL have decided to form it, according to an NSE filing by TRSL.
New York City’s subways have integrated AI-powered smartphones to detect track issues. This innovation aims to enhance maintenance efficiency and reduce delays for commuters.

22.03.2026

MTA Weekend Work Brings NYC Subway Service Changes

NYC subway service changes will affect several lines from March 20-23, 2026. The MTA Weekender outlines planned maintenance and improvement work.
Etihad Rail passenger trains reshape UAE travel

22.03.2026

Etihad Rail passenger service returns UAE citizens and residents

Etihad Rail passenger service was used on an exceptional basis on March 3. Three trains carried more than 350 Emirati citizens and UAE residents.
Lawmakers Push Back Against MTA Fare Hikes in New York

22.03.2026

Metro-North online Lost and Found system now takes rider claims

The Metro-North online Lost and Found system lets riders report lost items online. It covers items left on trains or at stations.
South Wales Relief Line Upgrade plans go to DfT

22.03.2026

South Wales Relief Line Upgrade moves six stations closer

South Wales Relief Line Upgrade has moved six south Wales stations significantly closer to reality. Also, plans for the essential infrastructure needed to enable them were submitted for approval.
Cumilla train accident as rail services resume Sunday

22.03.2026

Cumilla train accident halts Chattogram rail movement

The Cumilla train accident disrupted rail movement between Chattogram and the rest of the country. Meanwhile, the disruption lasted until Sunday morning.
Free public transport plan meets NSW pushback

22.03.2026

Free public transport push grows as NSW fuel prices rise

Free public transport is at the centre of a new push in NSW. Meanwhile, 9News reports the union’s call.
Northern Powerhouse Rail consultancy services go to Amey

21.03.2026

Leeds–Sheffield route gets Northern Powerhouse Rail consultancy services

Northern Powerhouse Rail consultancy services are part of Amey’s new contract with Network Rail. Also, the contract covers the Leeds–Sheffield corridor.
Amtrak Airo trains enter Northeast Regional in 2027

21.03.2026

Connecticut set for Amtrak Airo trains in 2027

Amtrak Airo trains are set to reach Connecticut in 2027. They are part of Amtrak’s $8 billion plan to replace aging long-distance railcars.
NTSB commuter rail safety alert urges power review

21.03.2026

NTSB commuter rail safety alert follows five incidents

The NTSB commuter rail safety alert was issued this week. As reported by Progressive Railroading, it applies to commuter and transit rail operators.