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Newcastle to Sydney high-speed trains approaching a proposed station

16.07.2026

Bechtel Joins Newcastle to Sydney High-Speed Rail Plan

Two Sydney Metro trains during Southwest Metro testing at Bankstown

16.07.2026

Southwest Metro Testing Enters Final Stage in Sydney

Bridge strike detection trial begins in Ipswich

15.07.2026

Bridge strike detection trial starts at Ipswich bridges

Melbourne Airport Rail Link starts with Sunshine Station works

26.02.2026

Melbourne Airport Rail Link begins with $4.1 billion Sunshine works

Melbourne Airport Rail Link construction is now underway. It starts with a $4.
Istanbul North Rail Crossing project: USD 6.75bn plan

25.02.2026

Istanbul North Rail Crossing project gets preliminary USD 6.75bn

Turkiye has reached a preliminary agreement with six lenders to obtain USD 6. 75 billion in external financing for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing project, as reported by Railway Pro.
Brest tram line B and BRT line D: routes, capacity, works

25.02.2026

Brest tram line B and BRT line D added to the Bibus network

Brest tram line B and BRT line D entered service in February, expanding the Bibus public transport network with a second tram route and a new bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor designed by Systra France, according to SYSTRA.
Ontario Line station construction: Metrolinx breaks ground

25.02.2026

Ontario Line station construction in Toronto reaches four stations

Ontario Line station construction has moved into a new phase in Toronto’s east end, with Metrolinx starting groundwork at four sites along the planned rapid transit route, according to Metrolinx.
Melbourne Airport Rail project: Sunshine superhub plans

25.02.2026

Melbourne Airport Rail project: Sunshine superhub plans emerge

Melbourne Airport Rail project concept designs have been released for the first stage. As reported by Railway Supply, the plans show how stations and rail infrastructure across Melbourne’s west could be reshaped to support a future dedicated airport line.

25.02.2026

NSW milestone: Inland Rail Stockinbingal to Parkes section completion

Inland Rail Stockinbingal to Parkes section completion has wrapped up the major construction phase on the Stockingbal to Parkes segment in New South Wales, a key step toward delivering Inland Rail from Beveridge to Parkes by 2027, according to Inland Rail.
West of Hudson Transit Study: NYSDOT reviews transit links

25.02.2026

West of Hudson Transit Study: NYSDOT looks at NYC commutes

The West of Hudson Transit Study is underway as the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) studies ways to improve transit west of the Hudson River for commutes into New York City, as reported by Progressive Railroading.

24.02.2026

Rail Baltica energy subsystem design consultation in Latvia, Lithuania

RB Rail has opened a market consultation for Rail Baltica energy subsystem design work in Latvia and Lithuania. The company is inviting suppliers and industry specialists to review draft procurement materials and share recommendations, according to Rail Baltica.
Government funding for high-speed rail: Authority gets $229.6m

24.02.2026

Government funding for high-speed rail moves into development phase

Transport Minister Catherine King says government funding for high-speed rail is increasing again, with an additional $229.
Northeast rail traffic halted by blizzard: Amtrak NY–Boston suspended

23.02.2026

Northeast rail traffic halted by blizzard as transit systems shut down

Northeast rail traffic halted by blizzard conditions on Monday, Feb. 23, disrupted Amtrak and multiple transit agencies, triggering cancellations, suspensions, and reduced schedules across the region.
Network Rail Manchester Piccadilly works resume services

23.02.2026

Network Rail Manchester Piccadilly works: trains return

Network Rail Manchester Piccadilly works have brought trains back to the station after a nine-day closure. As reported by the Network Rail Media Centre, the first trains travelled into the city shortly after 05:00 on Monday 23 February, after a nine-day, multimillion-pound programme of work to future-proof the station’s southern approach.
Salisbury Station accessibility rebuild set for March

23.02.2026

Salisbury Station accessibility rebuild: early reopening on March 2

Salisbury Station accessibility rebuild work is set to wrap up early, with Salisbury Station in Brisbane reopening ahead of schedule on Monday, March 2, according to a statement from Queensland Rail.