Passenger rail transportation

Sound Transit Federal Way TOD is moving forward after the agency selected a development team for projects next to the Federal Way Downtown Station.

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.

Chicago-area transit overhaul legislation signed by Gov. JB Pritzker — per Gov.

Amtrak Cascades ridership through Bellingham stayed steady in fiscal year 2024-2025, even after an early-2025 disruption threatened the route’s momentum.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is expected to sign legislation today that advances Quad Cities Amtrak funding for service between the Quad Cities and Chicago, as reported by iHeartRadio.

Intercity passenger rail grants just got a little more runway after the Federal Railroad Administration extended the application deadline for a $5 billion grant opportunity aimed at projects outside the Northeast Corridor.

Systra selected for rail projects after Chile’s national railway company, EFE, tapped the consultancy to support two developments in Santiago and the surrounding metropolitan area, as reported by Railway Pro.

The Chattanooga passenger rail project is moving toward its next stage, with city leaders saying the initial $500,000 research phase is close to finished.

Microprocessor controllers for Indian Railways air conditioners have been ordered from India’s electronics manufacturer MIC Electronics for rooftop air-conditioning units used on passenger coaches.

Narasapur–Chennai Vande Bharat Express services have been expanded after Indian Railways extended the existing Chennai–Vijayawada Vande Bharat corridor to Narasapur in Andhra Pradesh.

KTX-Eum high-speed service is set to connect Busan’s Bujeon Station with Cheongnyangni Station in Seoul and with Gangneung Station, with the journey described as taking about three hours.

European Sleeper crowdfunding campaign organisers are seeking €2. 3 million to fund the next step in the operator’s night train expansion plans across Europe, as reported by Business Travel News Europe.