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Chennai MRTS ridership rises after March 14 launch

21.03.2026

Chennai MRTS ridership climbs as extension opens

Chennai MRTS ridership rose sharply after the St Thomas Mount–Velachery extension opened. The Economic Times reported higher footfall at St Thomas Mount and Velachery.
Chicago transit funding lawsuit seeks return of $2 billion

21.03.2026

Chicago transit funding lawsuit over paused CTA rail funding

The Chicago transit funding lawsuit reached federal court on Friday. The Chicago Transit Authority wants $2 billion in federal construction funding restored.
Lyon-Turin TBM set for Chiomonte tunnel works

20.03.2026

Lyon-Turin TBM arrives in Germany for Chiomonte move

Lyon-Turin TBM built for the Euralpine Lyon-Turin (TELT) base tunnel has arrived at Herrenknecht’s plant in Germany, as TELT notes.
Łódź high-speed tunnel signalling contract for Alstom

20.03.2026

Łódź high-speed tunnel signalling awarded to Alstom

Łódź high-speed tunnel signalling will be delivered by Alstom under a contract from Porr. Porr was selected to build the tunnel.
Downtown Line 2 extension tunnels set under SGD 199m deal

20.03.2026

Downtown Line 2 extension civil contract awarded

The Downtown Line 2 extension has moved forward. Singapore’s Land Transport Authority has awarded the final civil contract to China Railway Tunnel Group Co.
New Yamuna rail bridge nears full Delhi launch

20.03.2026

New Yamuna rail bridge set for full Delhi train operations

As reported by The Times of India, the New Yamuna rail bridge next to Delhi’s historic Loha Pul is now ready for train services.
$686 million rail station upgrade grants: FTA opens NOFO

20.03.2026

IDOT faces FTA inspection over CTA safety oversight

CTA safety oversight is now the focus of a new federal action. On March 17, the Federal Transit Administration said it had opened a safety management inspection.
Monon Corridor service opens South Shore branch line

20.03.2026

South Shore sets Monon Corridor service for March 31

Monon Corridor service is slated to begin on March 31. This week, South Shore Line said the 8-mile West Lake Corridor extension is complete.

19.03.2026

Amtrak yard Chicago Union Station tied to Sox plan

Amtrak yard Chicago Union Station could become part of a possible stadium development plan. The plan involves the prospective future owner of the Chicago White Sox.
Glasgow Central services resume as platforms 7-15 reopen

18.03.2026

Glasgow Central services resume after fire disruption

As Modern Railways reports, Glasgow Central services resume in part from 18 March. Some ScotRail services returned that day.
Metro-North passenger cars: MTA targets 2029

18.03.2026

Second Avenue Subway extension funding battle reaches court

Second Avenue Subway extension funding is at the center of a new lawsuit. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority filed it against the federal government.
Morocco rail tunnel study funded by Spain at €1.73m

18.03.2026

Morocco rail tunnel gets €1.73m study backing in Spain

Morocco rail tunnel studies are moving ahead. Spain’s Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility authorised €1.