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A ScotRail Inter7City train in service at Dalwhinnie

20.08.2026

ScotRail’s First July Without Peak Fares Had a Games in It

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

The HS2 investigation into labour suppliers has raised concerns over inflated billing and staff misclassification, prompting internal reviews and heightened scrutiny on the London to Birmingham high-speed rail project

26.05.2025

HS2 Investigation Targets Labour Suppliers Over Billing Issues

The HS2 investigation into labour suppliers has raised concerns over inflated billing and staff misclassification, prompting internal reviews and heightened scrutiny on the London to Birmingham high-speed rail project.
Malaysia and Laos have launched a new rail-sea trade corridor to strengthen regional logistics, boost economic cooperation, and connect Southeast Asia to global trade routes

25.05.2025

Malaysia and Laos Launch Rail-Sea Trade Corridor

Malaysia and Laos have launched a new rail-sea trade corridor to strengthen regional logistics, boost economic cooperation, and connect Southeast Asia to global trade routes.

24.05.2025

Surat Bullet Train Station Nears Final Construction Phase

Surat bullet train station, part of India’s first high-speed rail project, is nearing completion, with trial operations set for 2026 and full service scheduled by 2029.
Etihad Rail is poised to transform travel across the United Arab Emirates by launching a nationwide passenger rail service in 2026, connecting all seven emirates and reshaping how residents and visitors move between cities

24.05.2025

Etihad Rail to Launch Passenger Service Across the UAE by 2026

Etihad Rail is poised to transform travel across the United Arab Emirates by launching a nationwide passenger rail service in 2026, connecting all seven emirates and reshaping how residents and visitors move between cities.
Kolkata Metro is close to completing its first circular route, with just a 366-meter stretch at Chingrighata delaying full connectivity between its Orange, Blue, and Green lines

24.05.2025

Kolkata Metro Nears Completion With Only One Gap Left

Kolkata Metro is inching towards its first loop and only a 366-m Chingrighata stretch is blocking it from enabling seamless journey between Orange, Blue and Green lines.
Trump has selected Andy Byford, a seasoned transit executive known for leading global rail systems, to oversee the long-awaited Penn Station renovation project recently reassigned to federal oversight

24.05.2025

Trump Appoints Transit Veteran to Lead Penn Station Overhaul

Trump has selected Andy Byford, a seasoned transit executive known for leading global rail systems, to oversee the long-awaited Penn Station renovation project recently reassigned to federal oversight.
Telangana has secured Rs 80,000 crore in central government funding to modernize its railway infrastructure, enhance capacity, and drive sustainable connectivity across the state.

24.05.2025

Telangana to Receive Rs 80,000 Crore for Rail Development

Telangana has secured Rs 80,000 crore in central government funding to modernize its railway infrastructure, enhance capacity, and drive sustainable connectivity across the state.
New Zealand has committed $600 million to upgrade its nationwide rail system, enhancing both freight routes and metro networks in Auckland and Wellington for improved efficiency and reliability.

24.05.2025

New Zealand Invests $600 Million in National Rail Network

New Zealand has committed $600 million to upgrade its nationwide rail system, enhancing both freight routes and metro networks in Auckland and Wellington for improved efficiency and reliability.
Amtrak will begin rehabilitation work on the East River Tunnel this Friday night, following new agreements with Governor Kathy Hochul to reduce commuter disruptions and enhance oversight during construction.

24.05.2025

East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Moves Forward with New Measures

Amtrak will begin rehabilitation work on the East River Tunnel this Friday night, following new agreements with Governor Kathy Hochul to reduce commuter disruptions and enhance oversight during construction.
The South African government has approved a $2.83 billion guarantee for Transnet to support its capital investments and debt obligations, reinforcing its role in the nation’s economic growth.

23.05.2025

South African Government Approves $2.83B Guarantee for Transnet

The South African government has approved a $2. 83 billion guarantee for Transnet to support its capital investments and debt obligations, reinforcing its role in the nation’s economic growth.
The Texas High-Speed Rail project linking Dallas and Houston lost federal support, but private investors are now stepping in to keep the $40 billion venture alive and moving forward.

23.05.2025

Private Funding Gains Momentum for Texas High-Speed Rail Project

The Texas High-Speed Rail project linking Dallas and Houston lost federal support, but private investors are now stepping in to keep the $40 billion venture alive and moving forward.
ORDC has approved nearly $1 million in grants to improve short-line infrastructure and enhance rail crossing safety in key locations across Ohio.

22.05.2025

ORDC Approves Funding for Rail Safety and Infrastructure Projects

ORDC has approved nearly $1 million in grants to improve short-line infrastructure and enhance rail crossing safety in key locations across Ohio.