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St Pancras International station in London

20.08.2026

Reopened in Minutes; the Tube Doors Did Not

Duddeston Junction Viaduct under construction beside the live railway in Birmingham

20.08.2026

Half of HS2’s Longest Curzon Viaduct Won’t Be Slid at All

Frecciarossa 1000 high-speed train at Paris Gare de Lyon

20.08.2026

Australia Wants Proven High-Speed Trains, Not New Ones

Malaysia has committed $1.47 million to study whether the Trans-Borneo High-Speed Rail can become a reality, aiming to enhance connectivity across Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, and Kalimantan in Indonesia.

16.08.2025

Malaysia Studies Feasibility of Trans-Borneo High-Speed Rail

Malaysia has committed $1. 47 million to study whether the Trans-Borneo High-Speed Rail can become a reality, aiming to enhance connectivity across Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, and Kalimantan in Indonesia.
The Union Pacific merger campaign has intensified as the railroad hires top Washington lobbyists to influence regulators and lawmakers while shaping public and industry perceptions about the proposed consolidation

16.08.2025

Union Pacific merger lobbying push intensifies in Washington

The Union Pacific merger campaign has intensified as the railroad hires top Washington lobbyists to influence regulators and lawmakers while shaping public and industry perceptions about the proposed consolidation.
In the commune of Marcheprime in southwestern France, construction has begun on the first private depot for servicing passenger trains and locomotives, aiming to strengthen competition and improve the efficiency of the Tours–Bordeaux rail corridor

15.08.2025

First private depot in France to boost market competition

In the commune of Marcheprime in southwestern France, construction has begun on the first private depot for servicing passenger trains and locomotives, aiming to strengthen competition and improve the efficiency of the Tours–Bordeaux rail corridor.
BEML has signed its first overseas contract to modernize the metro in Malaysia worth $1 million, opening new opportunities for the company in the Southeast Asian market

15.08.2025

BEML Secures First Overseas Contract to Modernize Metro in Malaysia

BEML has signed its first overseas contract to modernize the metro in Malaysia worth $1 million, opening new opportunities for the company in the Southeast Asian market.
In the first half of August, Central Asia recorded significant developments in the railway sector, including the launch of new rolling stock, the modernization of production facilities, and the introduction of advanced technologies

13.08.2025

Key News: Central Asia Strengthens the Railway Sector

In the first half of August, Central Asia recorded significant developments in the railway sector, including the launch of new rolling stock, the modernization of production facilities, and the introduction of advanced technologies.
Digital automatic couplers DAC will begin commercial operation in Germany for the first time in the EU, as carrier WLE plans to test the technology on a pilot train by the end of 2025

13.08.2025

Germany to Pioneer Digital Automatic Couplers DAC in Freight Transport

Digital automatic couplers DAC will begin commercial operation in Germany for the first time in the EU, as carrier WLE plans to test the technology on a pilot train by the end of 2025.
Kenya and Etihad Rail have deepened their partnership to advance freight infrastructure, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen regional trade links across East Africa and the Gulf.

12.08.2025

Kenya and Etihad Rail Strengthen Regional Freight Infrastructure

Kenya and Etihad Rail have deepened their partnership to advance freight infrastructure, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen regional trade links across East Africa and the Gulf.
The new multimodal terminal in Małaszewicze will become a strategic logistics hub for transportation between China and Europe, combining rail and road services with different track gauges

12.08.2025

Modern Multimodal Terminal in Małaszewicze to Connect East and West

The new multimodal terminal in Małaszewicze will become a strategic logistics hub for transportation between China and Europe, combining rail and road services with different track gauges.
Middle Corridor Multimodal expanded its partnership by welcoming CRCT, which will accelerate Middle Corridor shipments and enhance service through new technology and improved coordination

12.08.2025

Middle Corridor Multimodal strengthens its position in the transport market

Middle Corridor Multimodal expanded its partnership by welcoming CRCT, which will accelerate Middle Corridor shipments and enhance service through new technology and improved coordination.
In early August 2025, Iran and Pakistan signed 12 agreements, with CPEC emerging as the central topic shaping the region’s transport and economic development strategy

11.08.2025

CPEC as a Key Transport Corridor Linking China, Pakistan, and Iran

In early August 2025, Iran and Pakistan signed 12 agreements, with CPEC emerging as the central topic shaping the region’s transport and economic development strategy.
Mitsubishi Electric announced the start of traction systems deliveries for 60 double-deck NS trains being built by Spain’s CAF, with completion planned for 2031.

11.08.2025

Mitsubishi Electric to Supply Traction Systems for NS Trains

Mitsubishi Electric announced the start of traction systems deliveries for 60 double-deck NS trains being built by Spain’s CAF, with completion planned for 2031.
The Tren Suburbano extension from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Pachuca advances with new tenders for modern trains, reinforcing Mexico’s broader passenger rail revival strategy across multiple corridors.

10.08.2025

Tren Suburbano Expansion and Mexico’s Rail Development Plans

The Tren Suburbano extension from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Pachuca advances with new tenders for modern trains, reinforcing Mexico’s broader passenger rail revival strategy across multiple corridors.