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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

KRRI liquefied hydrogen system targets train range

10.06.2026

Liquefied hydrogen supply system could double train range

Liquefied hydrogen supply system technology has been developed for hydrogen trains, and KRRI expects it to more than double the current single-charge range of about 600 km.
Moldova’s railway sector gets EUR 15 million boost

04.06.2026

Moldova’s railway sector gets decisive EUR 15 million push

Moldova’s railway sector is moving toward a EUR 15 million funding framework after the government approved a draft law tied to the 2026 state budget.
Gothenburg–Borås railway line: Sweco’s new role

04.06.2026

Gothenburg–Borås railway line: airport link gains pace

Gothenburg–Borås railway line is moving ahead, with Sweco taking on a major planning and design role for Trafikverket. The project will connect Gothenburg with Landvetter Airport, Sweden’s second-largest airport, and support passenger rail development in western Sweden.
Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor gets Georgia boost

03.06.2026

Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor gains a $372m push

Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor upgrades in Georgia will receive USD 372 million from the World Bank Group, as the country seeks a stronger role in trade between Europe and Asia.
Hungary’s rail freight sector hits cost wall

03.06.2026

Hungary’s rail freight sector faces a hard squeeze

Hungary’s rail freight sector is under growing strain in 2025, with falling volumes, rising costs and less room for operators to compete with road transport.
Train use in Belgium grows amid fuel costs

03.06.2026

Train use in Belgium gains ground as fuel costs bite

Train use in Belgium is becoming a clearer cost choice as fuel prices shape how passengers plan their journeys. SNCB says its survey links higher fuel costs with more frequent rail travel, and ticket sales already show that the shift is visible.
Vietnam Railways Guangzhou Metro cooperation expands

02.06.2026

Vietnam Railways Guangzhou Metro cooperation gains pace

Vietnam Railways Guangzhou Metro cooperation has advanced with the signing of a strategic agreement in Hanoi. The deal covers electrified railways, metro lines, future railway development and human resources training.
Strategic importance of the Middle Corridor for UK trade

28.05.2026

Strategic importance of the Middle Corridor grows fast

Strategic importance of the Middle Corridor is rising as instability affects major energy and transport chokepoints. The route is drawing closer attention from trade, energy, and security experts as pressure on global supply chains continues to build.
PERN rail fuel terminal strengthens logistics

27.05.2026

Poland Unveils Massive Rail Terminal Expansion with 3.5 Kilometers of New Track to Transform Fuel Logistics

PERN rail fuel terminal near Bydgoszcz is now operating at Fuel Depot No. 2 in Nowa Wieś Wielka.
Serbia rail service suspension before Belgrade protest

25.05.2026

Serbia Shuts Down National Rail Network Amid Escalating Belgrade Protests

Serbia rail service suspension came before a major student-led protest planned in Belgrade. It added new pressure to an already tense political confrontation in the country.
Pakistan Train Bombing Leaves 19 Dead in Quetta

24.05.2026

Pakistan Train Bombing in Quetta Kills at Least 19

Pakistan train bombing in Quetta killed at least 19 people and left more than 70 others injured on Sunday, officials said.
France Launches Urgent Action Plan as New Report Exposes Systemic Rolling Stock Delays

24.05.2026

France Launches Urgent Action Plan as New Report Exposes Systemic Rolling Stock Delays

Recent rolling stock delivery delays in France are reviewed in a French government-commissioned report. It identifies several major factors behind the delays affecting railway vehicle supply contracts.