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Newcastle to Sydney high-speed trains approaching a proposed station

16.07.2026

Bechtel Joins Newcastle to Sydney High-Speed Rail Plan

Green high-speed train travelling through a snowy landscape in an Alto project visual

16.07.2026

Alto-TRCA high-speed rail MOU defines cooperation framework

Aerial view of Road 26 grade separation construction in Madera County

12.07.2026

California High-Speed Rail Grant Request Totals $395.8M

India Plans Shinkansen E10 High-Speed Train Purchase

24.07.2025

India Resumes Talks on Shinkansen E10 Trains for High-Speed Rail

India has reopened negotiations to acquire Shinkansen E10 trains for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project, targeting a launch in 2030 with services running at 320 km/h.
EIB Supports $270M Coradia Train Purchase

23.07.2025

EIB Funds $270M Project for Coradia Trains in Schleswig-Holstein

The EIB has agreed on a $270 million loan with Schleswig-Holstein’s rail authority to finance the purchase of advanced Coradia electric trains, modernizing regional transport and improving cross-border connectivity between Germany and Denmark.
Hyundai Rotem Submits Bid for Warsaw Tram Contract

23.07.2025

Hyundai Rotem Targets Warsaw with Major Tram Project Bid

Hyundai Rotem has submitted a bid for Warsaw’s new tram project, signaling its ambition to expand in Europe’s urban rail market and strengthen its position through advanced and cost-effective transport solutions.
Four Bids for Croatia Railway Tender Announced

22.07.2025

Four Bids Submitted in Croatian Railway Tender Worth €620 Million

Croatia launched a major railway tender attracting four bids for upgrading the Dugo Selo–Novska line, a project valued at €620 million ($723 million) and designed to modernize the country’s largest rail infrastructure.
Mozambique gets €145M for railway modernization

22.07.2025

Mozambique secures €145M investment for major rail upgrade

Mozambique will receive €145 million from the EU and France to modernize the Maputo–Ressano Garcia railway, improving freight transport, reducing emissions, and strengthening the country’s position as a Southern Africa trade hub.

22.07.2025

Hamburg secures EIB loan to fund modern metro expansion

Hamburg has secured a $188 million loan from the European Investment Bank to finance 41 advanced DT6 metro trains, reinforcing its commitment to modern and automated urban mobility.
Siemens Mobility Presents Hybrid Trains for Düsseldorf Route

22.07.2025

Siemens Mobility Showcases Innovative Battery-Powered Trains in Düsseldorf

Siemens Mobility introduced advanced Mireo Smart Plus B trains in Germany, combining battery and catenary power to modernize Düsseldorf’s RE 47 route and replace outdated diesel units for cleaner, more sustainable transport.
Egypt Boosts Freight with New Vectron Trains

22.07.2025

Egypt Modernizes Rail with Siemens’ Vectron Locomotives

Egypt moves closer to transforming its rail system as Siemens Mobility advances testing of 14 Vectron freight locomotives at its German Validation Centre.
Yellow Rail Wins Contract for Croydon Tram Overhaul

22.07.2025

Major Contract Secured for Croydon Tram Bogie and Brake Overhaul

Yellow Rail secured a major contract to refurbish bogies and brake systems on 12 Croydon trams, ensuring reliable performance and extending service life for one of London’s key light rail networks.
Manila MRT-3 Launches Long-Delayed CRRC Trains

21.07.2025

Manila Welcomes New Trains After Years of Delays on MRT-3 Line

Manila has launched new trains on MRT-3 after eight years of delays, marking a major step in the city’s efforts to modernize its public transportation network.
Battery trains to modernize NRW’s RE 47 route

19.07.2025

Battery trains to replace diesel on NRW’s RE 47 line

Battery trains will replace diesel services on NRW’s RE 47 route from Remscheid to Düsseldorf, starting in summer 2026, marking a decisive shift toward sustainable regional rail transport.
Tbilisi Metro Signs CRRC Contract for New Trains

17.07.2025

Tbilisi Metro to Upgrade Fleet with €150M CRRC Deal

Tbilisi Metro is preparing for a major upgrade by signing a €150 million deal with CRRC to supply 111 rail cars and replace its aging trains.