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L0 Series maglev train on the Yamanashi test track

20.07.2026

Chuo Shinkansen Construction Clears Shizuoka Hurdle

Cologne skyline with central station and Hohenzollern Bridge

20.07.2026

Gemini Trains London-Cologne Service Targets 2030 Launch

Large tunnel boring machine prepared for railway tunnel excavation

19.07.2026

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Tunnel Enters New Phase

Etihad Rail passenger rail network: UAE launch in 2026

15.01.2026

Etihad Rail passenger rail network set for 2026 launch

Etihad Rail passenger rail network plans are edging closer to rollout, with the first commercial passenger services slated for 2026, according to Etihad Rail.
Liverpool Manchester rail route plans advance Northern Powerhouse Rail

15.01.2026

Liverpool Manchester rail route set to anchor NPR phase one

The Liverpool Manchester rail route sits at the heart of the Government’s plans for the first phase of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), the Department for Transport says.
Sydney Metro extension M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line milestone

15.01.2026

Sydney Metro extension M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line hits milestone

Sydney Metro extension M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line has reached a key operational milestone, with a train completing an end-to-end journey from Tallawong to Bankstown for the first time, as outlined in a NSW Government ministerial release.
Leo Express direct train service to Ukrainian border launches June 25

14.01.2026

Leo Express direct train service to Ukrainian border starts June 2026

Leo Express direct train service to Ukrainian border will begin on June 25, 2026, as the private Czech operator rolls out a daily, commercial cross-border link running without public subsidies, according to a Leo Express media statement.
Pacific Surfliner reservations for World Cup trips

14.01.2026

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service expands to 13 daily round trips

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service between Los Angeles and San Diego is set to return to pre-pandemic service levels later this month, with a 13th Pacific Surfliner round trip being added to the schedule.
SEPTA morning express trips restored on Regional Rail

13.01.2026

SEPTA morning express trips return to Regional Rail service

SEPTA morning express trips are returning to the Regional Rail schedule as more Silverliner IV railcars come back into service following FRA-mandated inspections and repairs, according to a SEPTA press release.
Rail strike in France — SNCF says services mostly normal

13.01.2026

Rail strike in France: SNCF expects limited disruption

A rail strike in France is taking place on Tuesday, January 13, but SNCF says disruption should be limited, as reported by Railway Pro.
Melbourne Metro Tunnel timetable: what changes on Feb 1

13.01.2026

Melbourne Metro Tunnel timetable set for February “Big Switch”

The Melbourne Metro Tunnel timetable has now been locked in, with the Victorian Government setting out a major increase in services across key corridors, as outlined by the Victorian Government.
NJ TRANSIT parking lot fees change starts Jan. 15, 2026

12.01.2026

NJ TRANSIT parking lot fees set to change on Jan. 15, 2026

NJ TRANSIT parking lot fees will be adjusted in 2026. Updated rates take effect on Jan.
Montreal Awards Siemens Contract for New Train Locomotives

12.01.2026

Brightline cash crunch deepens despite Florida gains

Brightline cash crunch fears are growing even as the company reports stronger ridership and revenue in Florida, as outlined in a Trains.
Update: measles exposure warning Maryland | Amtrak, BWI

12.01.2026

Update: measles exposure warning Maryland tied to Amtrak

Update: measles exposure warning Maryland follows a confirmed case linked to travel on an Amtrak train and several shuttle services in the region.
V/Line services suspended: Bendigo, Swan Hill and Echuca updates

12.01.2026

V/Line services suspended on Bendigo, Swan Hill and Echuca lines

V/Line services suspended across three regional corridors on Monday, January 12, as crews assess and repair fire damage linked to bushfires in Victoria’s north, according to a V/Line disruption notice.