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Railway maintenance machine working on track during corridor renewal

14.07.2026

Troisdorf – Wiesbaden Corridor Renovation Closes Rail Line

Passenger using a smartphone at a Deutsche Bahn station

13.07.2026

DB Invests EUR 50M in Better Communication with Passengers

Archive photo of the Ulm-Dornstadt container terminal

07.07.2026

Ulm-Dornstadt container terminal adds new yard

ICE trains to Brussels Airport: DB–Brussels Airlines deal

27.02.2026

ICE trains to Brussels Airport set to return with DB codeshare

ICE trains to Brussels Airport are set to return as Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Brussels Airlines introduce a combined rail-and-air booking offer linking western Germany with the airport, as reported by Railway-News.
Refurbished Voyager train enters CrossCountry passenger service

27.02.2026

Refurbished Voyager train debuts with passengers on CrossCountry

CrossCountry has begun carrying passengers on the first refurbished Voyager train, marking a key step in a 75 million GBP investment to upgrade the operator’s existing fleet used on journeys across Britain, as reported by Railway News.
Santo Domingo metro Line 2C extension opens Feb 25

27.02.2026

Santo Domingo metro Line 2C extension opens in Los Alcarrizos

Santo Domingo metro Line 2C extension opened on February 25, as reported by International Railway Journal. President Luis Abinader inaugurated the new section in the Dominican Republic’s capital.
Keolis VRE operating contract: services run to 2031

25.02.2026

Keolis VRE operating contract: VRE deal runs to 2031

Keolis VRE operating contract terms have been renewed, with Virginia Railway Express (VRE) again selecting the French operator to run and maintain its commuter rail services in Virginia’s Washington, D.
Vande Bharat Jammu-Srinagar extension put on hold

25.02.2026

Vande Bharat Jammu-Srinagar extension put on hold ahead of March 1

The Vande Bharat Jammu-Srinagar extension has been put on hold by the Railway Board, only hours after the planned March 1 rollout was announced for the Srinagar–Jammu route, as reported by ET Infra.
Brest tram line B and BRT line D: routes, capacity, works

25.02.2026

Brest tram line B and BRT line D added to the Bibus network

Brest tram line B and BRT line D entered service in February, expanding the Bibus public transport network with a second tram route and a new bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor designed by Systra France, according to SYSTRA.
Melbourne Airport Rail project: Sunshine superhub plans

25.02.2026

Melbourne Airport Rail project: Sunshine superhub plans emerge

Melbourne Airport Rail project concept designs have been released for the first stage. As reported by Railway Supply, the plans show how stations and rail infrastructure across Melbourne’s west could be reshaped to support a future dedicated airport line.
Amtrak Mardi Gras ridership surpasses early projections

25.02.2026

Amtrak Mardi Gras ridership beats 60,000 first-year forecast

Amtrak Mardi Gras ridership is tracking above early expectations in the service’s first months on the Gulf Coast, according to the Southern Rail Commission (SCR), as reported by Progressive Railroading.
RATP Dev Caen rail network contract in Normandy

24.02.2026

RATP Dev Caen rail network contract starts July 2027

RATP Dev Caen rail network contract will put the operator in charge of services around Caen and its metropolitan area, within the Étoile de Caen network, according to RATP Dev.
DART Silver Line Launch Connects North Texas Cities

24.02.2026

DART funding compromise heads to member city council votes

DART funding compromise talks moved forward last week after Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) officials approved a proposed six-year funding agreement, as reported by Progressive Railroading.
DMRC AI-driven innovations: chatbots, safety, maintenance

24.02.2026

DMRC AI-driven innovations bring CHETNA, AI complaints, and OHE checks

DMRC AI-driven innovations are being rolled out to modernize urban transit across the national capital. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation says Artificial Intelligence will support safety, efficiency, reliability, and a better passenger experience across the metro network, as outlined by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
NJ Transit service resumption: rail changes, Tuesday buses

24.02.2026

NJ Transit service resumption: rail, bus and Access Link

NJ Transit service resumption is underway after the winter storm, as noted by Railway Supply. The agency outlined updated plans for rail, bus and Access Link service in an update shared by 6abc.