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Technicians installing a Turntide battery system on a Hitachi Rail train

16.07.2026

Rail supplier news: Railmark expands as Urbanliner launches

Newcastle to Sydney high-speed trains approaching a proposed station

16.07.2026

Bechtel Joins Newcastle to Sydney High-Speed Rail Plan

Two Sydney Metro trains during Southwest Metro testing at Bankstown

16.07.2026

Southwest Metro Testing Enters Final Stage in Sydney

East Midlands Railway and Thameslink trains at Bedford station

25.06.2026

Bedford train collision disrupted Bedford services

The Bedford train collision on June 19, 2026, involved two East Midlands Railway passenger trains near Elstow in Bedfordshire, with one train stopped before the second struck it.
Commuters boarding a Northern train

25.06.2026

Northern customer satisfaction score reaches 88%

The Northern customer satisfaction score has reached 88% in the latest Transport Focus rail passenger scorecard, moving the operator away from the bottom of the national rankings.
Mohamed bin Zayed City passenger station in Abu Dhabi

25.06.2026

UAE passenger rail services to launch on 30 June

UAE passenger rail services will launch on 30 June 2026, after national rail operator Etihad Rail opened the Mohamed bin Zayed City passenger station in Abu Dhabi.
Official Alto high-speed rail project image with a green train on electrified tracks

25.06.2026

Alto high-speed rail corridor assesses Kingston stop

Plans for the Alto high-speed rail corridor moved into market engagement this week as Canada’s Crown corporation Alto and project partner Cadence advanced the proposed passenger route between Toronto, Ontario, and Quebec City, Quebec.
Amtrak advances Penn Station transformation deal

25.06.2026

Penn Station transformation enters PDA phase

Penn Station transformation plans have moved into a pre-development agreement between Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners for the planned overhaul of New York Penn Station.
Amtrak Car Crash in Milwaukie Kills Woman

25.06.2026

Amtrak Car Crash in Milwaukie Leaves Woman Dead

Amtrak car crash in Milwaukie left a woman dead Tuesday after an Amtrak train struck her vehicle at a rail crossing, police said.
Amtrak summer sale brings 25% fare savings

25.06.2026

Amtrak summer sale offers up to 25% off fares

The Amtrak summer sale lets passengers save up to 25% on regularly priced adult fares for Coach and Acela Business tickets between Boston and Washington, DC.
Westbound Shore Line East train in Niantic

25.06.2026

Shore Line East service depends on Amtrak approval

Shore Line East service could expand under Connecticut’s new fiscal year budget adjustment, but the $3 million allocation would depend on Amtrak approval and operations.
Side view of a CP Alfa Pendular train

24.06.2026

Starlink on Alfa Pendular trains enters CP trial

Starlink on Alfa Pendular trains is being tested by CP – Comboios de Portugal in a satellite connectivity pilot aimed at improving onboard Wi-Fi where mobile coverage is weaker.
Traffic at the Groves Street level crossing in Aspendale

24.06.2026

Aspendale crossing design faces community-backed review call

Aspendale crossing design is at the centre of Kingston Council’s call for the Victorian Government to review the planned approach to the Aspendale Level Crossing Removal Project.
San Diego MTS Siemens S700 at UTC Trolley Station

24.06.2026

San Diego MTS budget keeps trolley and bus routes

The San Diego MTS budget for fiscal 2027 totals $482. 5 million, after the Metropolitan Transit System board approved a budget 2.
Queensland Rail train on the Logan–Gold Coast Faster Rail corridor

24.06.2026

Queensland 50-cent fares tied to rail expansion

Queensland Budget rail expansion is part of the state’s 2026–27 transport program, bringing rail projects, network upgrades and permanent 50-cent fares into a wider infrastructure pipeline.