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ScotRail Class 170 diesel train at Kirkcaldy station

13.07.2026

Three Fife Circle rail closures scheduled for October

Merseyrail Class 777 train at Hooton station

12.07.2026

Merseyrail Public Ownership Proposed When Contract Ends

Entrance to Stratford station in east London

11.07.2026

Stratford station fire disrupts London rail services

Coventry Very Light Rail programme starts phase 2

09.03.2026

Coventry Very Light Rail programme moves into phase 2

The Coventry Very Light Rail programme has entered its second phase. Meanwhile, Colas Rail UK’s Urban division has begun work on the next stage, as reported by Railway-News.
Chennai Metro awards Corridor-5 design contract

09.03.2026

Chennai Metro awards Corridor-5 station design contract

CMRL design consultancy contract covers integrated property development and entry and exit structures at three elevated stations on Corridor-5 under Chennai Metro Phase-2.
Draw One Bridge replacement backed by labor deal

07.03.2026

North Station Draw One Bridge replacement moves ahead

Draw One Bridge replacement moved closer to construction on Thursday, March 5. Also, officials signed a Project Labor Agreement for the MBTA North Station bridge project.
The North Portal aerial view of the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program.

07.03.2026

Baltimore grants open under B&P Tunnel Replacement Program

B&P Tunnel Replacement Program grant applications will begin on March 23, as Amtrak opens the Community Investment Program for eligible projects tied to the new Frederick Douglass Tunnel alignment in Baltimore.
Karnataka rail projects budget boosts rail plans

07.03.2026

Karnataka rail projects budget targets nine new lines

Karnataka rail projects budget sets aside Rs 600 crore in 2026-27 for nine new railway lines. The work will be carried out in coordination with Indian Railways under a cost-sharing arrangement with the Centre, as reported by The Hans India.
Turkiye railway station modernization gathers pace

06.03.2026

Turkiye railway station modernization links heritage and access

Turkiye railway station modernization moved forward last year with the rehabilitation and modernization of 60 railway stations and stops, as reported by RailwayPro, supporting both the protection of historical heritage and the quality of rail transport services.
Britain Easter rail engineering works: routes to check

05.03.2026

Britain Easter rail engineering works: planning tips for key routes

Britain Easter rail engineering works will take place over the Easter bank holiday weekend, with most of the network open but some key routes running differently.
Indian Railways Launches Two New Vande Bharat Trains for Festive Travel

05.03.2026

Rail infrastructure allocation in Gujarat to fund stations and HSR

The rail infrastructure allocation in Gujarat for the 2026–27 fiscal year was presented as a record Rs 173. 66 billion (Rs 173.
TfGM tram network works programme: Easter works and service plan

05.03.2026

TfGM tram network works programme: 3–6 April closure and new timetable

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) tram network works programme has been set out for this year, as reported by Railway-News, with the operator aiming to increase capacity and strengthen resilience across its tracks, trams and workforce.
Curzon Street Station piling completed for HS2 terminus

05.03.2026

Curzon Street Station piling completed as HS2 moves ahead

Curzon Street Station piling is now complete. HS2 engineers finished the final installation in a programme of more than 2,000 concrete piles supporting the foundations of Birmingham’s new terminus, as reported by Railway-News.
$686 million rail station upgrade grants: FTA opens NOFO

05.03.2026

FTA World Cup transit funding sends $100.3M to host-city transit

FTA World Cup transit funding will deliver $100. 3 million, the Federal Transit Administration said Tuesday (March 3), to support public transit systems in cities hosting this summer’s World Cup soccer tournament.
B&P Tunnel community grants: Amtrak portal opens March 23

05.03.2026

B&P Tunnel community grants: Baltimore applications open March 23

B&P Tunnel community grants will begin accepting applications on March 23 for eligible projects along the new Frederick Douglass Tunnel alignment in Baltimore.