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Operator monitors São Paulo Line 4-Yellow signalling systems in the control centre

20.07.2026

São Paulo rail signalling contracts go to two giants

19.07.2026

CTA faregate technology pilot targets 2027 station tests

Crowded Civic Center BART platform after San Francisco Pride

19.07.2026

BART ridership reaches post-pandemic record in June

TTC transit worker protections: Toronto marks awareness day

18.12.2025

TTC transit worker protections in focus on awareness day

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: Pritzker signs funding plan

18.12.2025

Chicago-area transit overhaul: Pritzker signs $1.5B plan

Chicago-area transit overhaul legislation signed by Gov. JB Pritzker — per Gov.
Amtrak Unveils First Airo Trainset for Cascades Route Testing

18.12.2025

Amtrak Cascades ridership stays steady through Bellingham

Amtrak Cascades ridership through Bellingham stayed steady in fiscal year 2024-2025, even after an early-2025 disruption threatened the route’s momentum.
Quad Cities Amtrak funding approved in $1.5B Illinois bill

17.12.2025

Quad Cities Amtrak funding: Pritzker to sign Illinois bill today

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: FRA extends deadline

17.12.2025

Intercity passenger rail grants deadline extended by FRA

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 — EFE names firm for Santiago

17.12.2025

Systra selected for rail projects as EFE plans two Santiago lines

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.
Chattanooga passenger rail project: Phase 1 study nearly done

17.12.2025

Chattanooga passenger rail project nears end of Phase 1

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

16.12.2025

Microprocessor controllers for Indian Railways air conditioners: MIC Electronics order

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 schedule and fares

16.12.2025

Narasapur–Chennai Vande Bharat Express: route, stops and fares

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 expands routes and stops

16.12.2025

KTX-Eum high-speed service links Busan, Seoul and Gangneung

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: €2.3m expansion plan

16.12.2025

European Sleeper crowdfunding campaign targets €2.3m for expansion

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.
New EuroCity line Leipzig–Wrocław–Kraków in the 2026 timetable

15.12.2025

New EuroCity line Leipzig–Wrocław–Kraków starts in 2026

The new EuroCity line Leipzig–Wrocław–Kraków is set to appear with the 2026 timetable, adding a new long-distance option between Germany and Poland.