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BNSF-led freight train crossing a steel railway bridge in Louisiana

23.07.2026

STB Sets Final Terms for BNSF Access to the Rosebluff Lead

Covered hopper railcars travelling through a rural landscape

23.07.2026

FreightCar America Expands Parts Business with SP&E

Aerial view of a yellow-and-white DART light-rail train at EBJ Union Station in Dallas.

23.07.2026

Nathaniel Ford to Take Over as DART CEO in October

A broken section of track caused a train derailment in Indianapolis, sending five freight cars off a Southeastern Avenue overpass and spilling cornstarch onto the road during routine operations

30.04.2025

Train Derailment Near Southeastern Avenue Blamed on Broken Rail

A broken section of track caused a train derailment in Indianapolis, sending five freight cars off a Southeastern Avenue overpass and spilling cornstarch onto the road during routine operations.
Trains will soon operate faster on the Villupuram–Tiruchi route, as Southern Railway upgrades infrastructure to raise top speeds from 110 km/h to 130 km/h across this busy corridor in Tamil Nadu.

30.04.2025

Trains to Reach Higher Speeds on Villupuram–Tiruchi Route

Trains will soon operate faster on the Villupuram–Tiruchi route, as Southern Railway upgrades infrastructure to raise top speeds from 110 km/h to 130 km/h across this busy corridor in Tamil Nadu.
Hitachi Rail signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Prasarana to boost innovation and rail system performance in Malaysia, focusing on technology, workforce training, and sustainable development.

30.04.2025

Hitachi Rail Expands Strategic Rail Partnership in Malaysia

Hitachi Rail signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Prasarana to boost innovation and rail system performance in Malaysia, focusing on technology, workforce training, and sustainable development.
California High-Speed Rail Funding Cut Sparks Political Clash

30.04.2025

California High-Speed Rail CEO Seeks Support for Private Funding

The California High-Speed Rail project could finally attract private capital if state leaders provide financial guarantees, according to the Authority’s CEO Ian Choudri.
In Japan, governors from 29 prefectures urged Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to provide funding for regional rail lines as closures threaten rural communities and essential infrastructure

30.04.2025

Japan Faces Pressure to Fund Struggling Regional Rail Lines

In Japan, governors from 29 prefectures urged Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to provide funding for regional rail lines as closures threaten rural communities and essential infrastructure.
Webuild Group has officially completed the first kilometre of track on the new Western Sydney Airport Metro line, a major development in Sydney’s expanding transport infrastructure

30.04.2025

First Track Laid for Western Sydney Airport Metro Line

Webuild Group has officially completed the first kilometre of track on the new Western Sydney Airport Metro line, a major development in Sydney’s expanding transport infrastructure.
On April 25, 2025, the city of Liège officially launched its first modern tram line, marking a significant step in public transport and infrastructure development.

30.04.2025

Modern tram returns to the streets of Liège

On April 25, 2025, the city of Liège officially launched its first modern tram line, marking a significant step in public transport and infrastructure development.
Illinois has committed $3.1 million to improve safety at nine rail crossings by installing automated lights and gates across Rock Island, Henry, and Bureau counties.

29.04.2025

Illinois Approves $3.1M Rail Safety Upgrades Across Three Counties

Illinois has committed $3. 1 million to improve safety at nine rail crossings by installing automated lights and gates across Rock Island, Henry, and Bureau counties.
India’s first Bullet Train corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is expected to begin operations by 2028, offering a fast, sustainable alternative to current travel options.

29.04.2025

Bullet Train Project to Transform Indian Transport by 2028

India’s first Bullet Train corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is expected to begin operations by 2028, offering a fast, sustainable alternative to current travel options.
Network Rail will deliver more than 630 projects across Britain’s railway during the May Bank Holidays, investing £133M to upgrade infrastructure while keeping most travel routes operational

29.04.2025

Network Rail Plans Major £133M Upgrades Over May Bank Holidays

Network Rail will deliver more than 630 projects across Britain’s railway during the May Bank Holidays, investing £133M to upgrade infrastructure while keeping most travel routes operational.
A powerful tornado derailed approximately 130 train cars west of Ashby, Nebraska, late Sunday evening, causing major disruptions along a busy state highway but leaving no one injured.

29.04.2025

Tornado Derails Freight Train in Nebraska Causing Major Disruptions

A powerful tornado derailed approximately 130 train cars west of Ashby, Nebraska, late Sunday evening, causing major disruptions along a busy state highway but leaving no one injured.
MTA fare gates will soon replace traditional turnstiles at 20 New York City subway stations as part of a new initiative to stop fare evasion and improve system security

29.04.2025

MTA Fare Gates Pilot Launches to Tackle Fare Evasion in NYC

MTA fare gates will soon replace traditional turnstiles at 20 New York City subway stations as part of a new initiative to stop fare evasion and improve system security.