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Alto rail project debate widens in Quebec

10.06.2026

Quebec high-speed rail project faces PQ withdrawal pledge

CHSRA expands work across Central Valley corridor

10.06.2026

Kings County grade separation opens on State Route 43

New EMU Set for Longcheng-Xinda Service

08.06.2026

Dapeng Branch Line EMU Targets 30-Minute Journey

Shinkansen leasing fees: Japan considers raising charges

25.01.2026

Shinkansen leasing fees: Japan weighs a higher charge model

Japan’s transport ministry is weighing Shinkansen leasing fees increases for Japan Railways group companies that use certain bullet-train line facilities, as reported by The Japan News.
Japan L0 Series maglev: 603.5 km/h and the Europe test

23.01.2026

Japan L0 Series maglev: speed, costs and Europe hurdles

Japan L0 Series maglev targets 603. 5 km/h.
Shinkansen extensions under scrutiny in Japan’s rail review

04.01.2026

Shinkansen extensions under scrutiny as Japan weighs next steps

Shinkansen extensions under scrutiny is now shaping Japan’s discussion about what comes next for high speed rail, as the country grapples with a declining and less economically active population and escalating construction costs, as outlined by Railway Gazette International, where Mike Bent considers the challenges and options.
Yamato Kogyo Salix joint venture: 50% Salix stake

19.12.2025

Yamato Kogyo Salix joint venture forms global trackwork platform

Yamato Kogyo Salix joint venture is moving ahead after Martinus Group agreed to sell 50% of Salix Products to Japan’s Yamato Kogyo Co.
J-TREC unveils new electric train for Tokyo’s Keio network

12.11.2025

J-TREC unveils new electric train for Tokyo’s Keio network

J-TREC has unveiled a ten-car Series 2000 for Keio, a 1. 5 kV DC, 1,372 mm-gauge train delivering 20% lower energy use with Hitachi SiC and a ‘Hidamari’ space.
Japan’s response to Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line train collision

12.11.2025

Japan’s urgent rail safety overhaul after Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line train collision

Japan’s MLIT launched signal inspections after the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line train collision, finding parameter issues at 15 stations run by 10 companies.
Hitachi and Tobu Railway Deploy HMAX Platform for Digital Transformation

11.11.2025

Hitachi and Tobu Railway launch next-gen HMAX platform

Hitachi Rail and Tobu Railway are teaming up to introduce the HMAX solution to the Japanese rail industry. HMAX is classified as a next-generation solution that applies digital technologies such as AI to rail maintenance.
MRT Jakarta Expands Network with New Japanese Trains

31.10.2025

MRT Jakarta Expands Network with New Japanese Trains

MRT Jakarta has signed a contract worth $111. 3 million with Sumitomo Corporation and Nippon Sharyo for the supply of eight six-car metro trains for the North-South Line Phase 2A.
Tokyo Metropolitan Area Rail Operators Launch Unified Tap-to-Pay

29.10.2025

Tokyo Metropolitan Area Rail Operators Launch Unified Tap-to-Pay

Eleven major rail companies in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area are collaborating to create a unified postpaid tap-to-pay system, helping passengers travel seamlessly across multiple operators through one digital fare network.
Tokyo Expands Its Transport Network with Oedo Metro Line Extension

20.10.2025

Tokyo Expands Its Transport Network with Oedo Metro Line Extension

Tokyo is planning a grand. metro extension with the city officials giving the go-ahead to the extension of the Oedo Line to facilitate easier connectivity at the northwest areas and ease the journey for the citizens all around the capital.
Japan to Finance Construction and Expansion of the Cairo Metro

13.10.2025

Japan to Finance Construction and Expansion of the Cairo Metro

Cairo Metro is set to be highly financed by Japan since the two governments signed a loan agreement to finance the purchase of trains as well as the building of the fourth metro line of the capital.
J-TREC Electric Train Begins Operation on Tokyo’s Rinkai Line

09.10.2025

J-TREC Electric Train Begins Operation on Tokyo’s Rinkai Line

The J-TREC electric train Series 71-000 has entered commercial service for the Rinkai Line of Tokyo, bringing commuters a new ride their daily commutes that is more comfortable, more energy-efficient, and more safe.