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Aerial view of Suburban Rail Loop East works in Box Hill Gardens

31.08.2026

Victoria to Abolish Suburban Rail Loop Levy on Fares

CSR014 locomotive after the derailment at Newport

29.08.2026

Newport Freight Train Derailment Disrupts Freight Traffic

Sydney Trains service at Redfern station with overhead wiring above the platforms

27.08.2026

Suburban Rail Loop Contract Awards Pause Hits Six Stations

Queensland is offering the public an early look at its next-generation trains, showcasing a life-sized prototype that highlights the future of regional transportation.

16.05.2025

Queensland Reveals New Trains Ahead of 2027 Rollout

Queensland is offering the public an early look at its next-generation trains, showcasing a life-sized prototype that highlights the future of regional transportation.
Mitsubishi has delivered the first two Rubber-Tyred Trains to Singapore, where they are now undergoing tests before entering service by year-end

16.05.2025

Mitsubishi Delivers First Rubber-Tyred Trains to Singapore

Mitsubishi has delivered the first two Rubber-Tyred Trains to Singapore, where they are now undergoing tests before entering service by year-end.
Netinera has announced a competitive tender for 50 high-speed trains as it prepares to enter Germany’s intercity market and compete with Deutsche Bahn’s long-held dominance

16.05.2025

Netinera Plans Major High-Speed Rail Expansion in Germany

Netinera has announced a competitive tender for 50 high-speed trains as it prepares to enter Germany’s intercity market and compete with Deutsche Bahn’s long-held dominance.
CRRC has started dynamic tests on its new metro train for Bogotá, simulating real operation before shipment to Colombia in September.

16.05.2025

CRRC Begins Testing Metro Train for Bogotá Transit Line

CRRC has started dynamic tests on its new metro train for Bogotá, simulating real operation before shipment to Colombia in September.
CRRC has delivered the first two ETS3 electric trains to Malaysia, aiming to modernize intercity transport and boost local manufacturing under a 2020 contract.

16.05.2025

CRRC Delivers New ETS3 Trains to Malaysia for Trial Use

CRRC has delivered the first two ETS3 electric trains to Malaysia, aiming to modernize intercity transport and boost local manufacturing under a 2020 contract.
The first mainline electric locomotive made in China has arrived in Kazakhstan from CRRC and will soon undergo mandatory certification tests

13.05.2025

China Delivers First Mainline Electric Locomotive CEA1 to Kazakhstan

The first mainline electric locomotive made in China has arrived in Kazakhstan from CRRC and will soon undergo mandatory certification tests.
The high-speed train Oxygène was officially unveiled in Villeneuve by SNCF, the French Ministry of Transport, and Spanish manufacturer CAF

13.05.2025

New high-speed train Oxygène unveiled in France

The high-speed train Oxygène was officially unveiled in Villeneuve by SNCF, the French Ministry of Transport, and Spanish manufacturer CAF.
Irish Rail will invest €44 million to upgrade its freight fleet by ordering 150 wagons from WH Davis, with an option for 250 more over the next 10 years

13.05.2025

Irish Rail orders 150 new freight wagons from WH Davis

Irish Rail will invest €44 million to upgrade its freight fleet by ordering 150 wagons from WH Davis, with an option for 250 more over the next 10 years.
Egypt has finalized a €275 million agreement to produce 21 metro trains for Alexandria’s electric rail line, reinforcing domestic manufacturing and advancing clean public transportation goals.

10.05.2025

Egypt Signs €275M Metro Deal to Advance Urban Transit

Egypt has finalized a €275 million agreement to produce 21 metro trains for Alexandria’s electric rail line, reinforcing domestic manufacturing and advancing clean public transportation goals.

10.05.2025

Alstom Delivers First Innovia APM R Train to Atlanta Airport

Alstom has delivered the first of 29 Innovia APM R vehicles to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, supporting a major $87M upgrade to its internal terminal transit system.

09.05.2025

PRASA Gibela Deal Boosts South African Rail Industry

The PRASA Gibela deal, valued at approximately $2. 75 billion, is reshaping South Africa’s rail sector by fueling local supply chains and international exports.
Mozambique will allocate over €193 million to purchase locomotives and railcars and modernize the Ressano Garcia railway, which connects Maputo with Pretoria, by 2030

07.05.2025

Mozambique Invests in New Trains and Ressano Garcia Line Upgrade

Mozambique will allocate over €193 million to purchase locomotives and railcars and modernize the Ressano Garcia railway, which connects Maputo with Pretoria, by 2030.