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Track replacement work near Waterloo East station, London

18.08.2026

What the London Charing Cross Closure Delivered

VR double-decker InterCity train at Helsinki Central station in Finland

14.08.2026

Passenger Gives Birth Aboard Finnish Train, Ambulance Waiting at Next Stop

ARTC will deploy 250+ workers across 43 sites on the Hunter Valley and North Coast, with bridge, signal, track and defect work set for 22–24 August.

14.08.2026

ARTC Targets Rail Delays in 43-Site Blitz After 10 Speed Restrictions Lifted

KiwiRail DM locomotive launches with major upgrades

09.08.2025

KiwiRail DM locomotive enters service with advanced features

The KiwiRail DM locomotive has officially entered service in New Zealand, starting trial runs between Christchurch and Timaru while showcasing advanced technology, improved safety, and significant comfort upgrades for locomotive engineers.
City Rail Link advances to final testing phase with officials taking first ride through Auckland’s new $5.5B underground rail system.

08.08.2025

City Rail Link Enters Final Testing Ahead of 2026 Launch

City Rail Link marked a milestone as Prime Minister Luxon and Auckland leaders took the first official ride through the tunnels of New Zealand’s $5.
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway will be acquired by FTAI for $1.05 billion in a strategic move to expand its freight rail network across multiple states.

08.08.2025

Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Acquired in $1.05B Deal

FTAI Infrastructure Inc. will acquire the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway for $1.
Burgos–Vitoria HSR: Adif AV signs €391M contract to build first 8.4 km section from Pancorbo to Ameyugo in northern Spain.

08.08.2025

Construction begins on first section of Burgos–Vitoria HSR

Spain has launched construction of the first section of the Burgos–Vitoria HSR, connecting the Basque Country to the national high-speed rail network.
Stuttgart 21: court rules against DB’s claims for cost compensation, placing full financial burden on the company.

08.08.2025

DB Loses Final Legal Battle Over Stuttgart 21 Project

Stuttgart 21 remains one of Germany’s most expensive transport infrastructure projects, and now Deutsche Bahn (DB) must bear the cost overruns alone—according to a final court decision.
The Greatest Gathering brought historic locomotives to Derby as 40,000 visitors celebrated 200 years of UK railways with Alstom and industry legends.

05.08.2025

The Greatest Gathering Celebrates UK Railway Heritage in Style

The Greatest Gathering welcomed 40,000 fans to Alstom’s Derby Works, showcasing steam, diesel, and high-speed trains in a landmark celebration of railway history.
Kempas Baru–Pasir Gudang line to begin passenger service in 2026, easing Johor Bahru congestion with RTS integration and major infrastructure upgrades.

05.08.2025

Kempas Baru–Pasir Gudang line to launch passenger service soon

The Kempas Baru–Pasir Gudang line will start passenger service by 2026 to handle traffic growth from the Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link opening.
Argentina has launched the privatization of Belgrano Cargas y Logística, with a two-stage plan set to be completed by July 2026.

05.08.2025

Privatization of Belgrano Cargas y Logística in Argentina

The privatization of Belgrano Cargas y Logística in Argentina begins with an asset auction and will conclude with a concession transfer by 2026.
Italy has deployed ETCS on 1,400 km of railway lines, expanding the system from high-speed routes to conventional tracks under the PNRR plan.

05.08.2025

Italy Expands ETCS Deployment Across 1,400 Kilometers of Track

ETCS is actively being deployed on Italy’s railways, with the system extended by another 1,400 kilometers as part of a nationwide infrastructure digitalization effort.
Latin America rail projects drive $384bn investment surge

03.08.2025

Latin America rail projects drive $384bn investment surge

Latin America rail projects are reshaping regional infrastructure, with 155 initiatives backed by $384bn in planned investments through 2050.
Newton Rail Park launches in central Iowa

02.08.2025

Newton Rail Park drives central Iowa development

Iowa Interstate Railroad LLC and Jasper County have partnered to establish Newton Rail Park, a 367-acre industrial site northwest of Newton, Iowa, supporting logistics and renewable energy infrastructure.
European Commission Approves Slovak Freight Wagon Subsidy

29.07.2025

European Commission Approves Slovak Freight Wagon Subsidy

The European Commission approved Slovakia’s €300 million subsidy scheme for new freight wagons, supporting rail freight development and aligning with EU climate and transport objectives.