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Amtrak Heartland Flyer train beside a platform at Fort Worth Central Station

26.08.2026

Texas funding keeps Heartland Flyer service running in 2027

Amtrak Pennsylvanian train passing Horseshoe Curve in Pennsylvania

25.08.2026

Second Daily Pennsylvanian Train Set for Mid-November

Amtrak California Zephyr in the Colorado Rockies

20.08.2026

A Rail Grant Aimed at Rockfall and the Colorado River

Amtrak has launched the East River Tunnel rehabilitation with its largest planned outage in decades, starting a historic effort to upgrade the vital New York rail link

31.05.2025

East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Begins with Major Outage

Amtrak has launched the East River Tunnel rehabilitation with its largest planned outage in decades, starting a historic effort to upgrade the vital New York rail link.
Ukraine needs over $20B for railway reconstruction following the full-scale invasion.

30.05.2025

Ukraine needs $20B for railway reconstruction after the war

Ukraine needs over $20B for railway reconstruction following the full-scale invasion. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Amtrak has started a $1.6 billion East River Tunnel rehabilitation project to restore two storm-damaged tubes while keeping trains moving between New York and nearby regions

30.05.2025

Amtrak Begins $1.6 Billion East River Tunnel Rehab Project

Amtrak has started a $1. 6 billion East River Tunnel rehabilitation project to restore two storm-damaged tubes while keeping trains moving between New York and nearby regions.

29.05.2025

Stannah Installs New Lifts Across Seven Network Rail Stations

Stannah has enhanced accessibility at seven Network Rail Stations by installing 13 new passenger lifts, ensuring step-free access along the Wessex route through a £350 million improvement initiative.
Inland Rail has reached a key milestone with the opening of Wangaratta Station, advancing efforts to modernize freight transport between Melbourne and Brisbane.

29.05.2025

Inland Rail Marks Major Milestone with Wangaratta Upgrade

Inland Rail has reached a key milestone with the opening of Wangaratta Station, advancing efforts to modernize freight transport between Melbourne and Brisbane.

29.05.2025

NZ Rail Faces Urgent Workforce Challenges Amid Looming Retirements

NZ Rail is heading toward a workforce crisis as over 25% of employees are expected to retire within ten years, putting future infrastructure delivery and operations at risk.

28.05.2025

Saudi Arabia and Egypt Finalize High-Speed Rail Link Plan

A historic High-Speed Rail Link between Saudi Arabia and Egypt is nearing construction, as both nations finalize plans for a route connecting Ras Hamid and Sharm el-Sheikh.

27.05.2025

Wangaratta Station Reopens After Major Inland Rail Upgrade

Wangaratta Station has officially reopened after a major Inland Rail upgrade that improves freight access and enhances the station’s safety, accessibility, and regional connectivity.
Mexico’s government has launched key rail projects across high-demand corridors to boost regional growth and economic activity under its new six-year national railway development plan.

27.05.2025

Mexico Prioritizes High-Demand Rail Projects to Boost Growth

Mexico’s government has launched key rail projects across high-demand corridors to boost regional growth and economic activity under its new six-year national railway development plan.
Melbourne Airport Rail construction is progressing steadily as Sunshine Station undergoes a major transformation to support rising demand and future airport connections.

26.05.2025

Melbourne Airport Rail Progresses with Sunshine Station Overhaul

Melbourne Airport Rail construction is progressing steadily as Sunshine Station undergoes a major transformation to support rising demand and future airport connections.
CN will invest $600 million in Ontario in 2025 under its $3.4 billion capital plan to upgrade rail infrastructure, increase freight capacity, and strengthen safety across the provincial network

26.05.2025

CN Commits $600 Million to Ontario Rail in $3.4B Plan

CN will invest $600 million in Ontario in 2025 under its $3. 4 billion capital plan to upgrade rail infrastructure, increase freight capacity, and strengthen safety across the provincial network.
ComfortDelGro plans to bid for Melbourne’s rail line in 2026, joining JR East and UGL in a new consortium aiming to win the contract as MTR’s current deal nears its end

26.05.2025

ComfortDelGro Bids for Melbourne’s Rail Line in Global Push

ComfortDelGro plans to bid for Melbourne’s rail line in 2026, joining JR East and UGL in a new consortium aiming to win the contract as MTR’s current deal nears its end.