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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

Midland Station replacement in Perth opens February 22

28.01.2026

Midland Station replacement set to open in Perth on February 22

Midland Station replacement is set to open in Perth on February 22, bringing more modern facilities and better transport connectivity, according to a WA Government media statement.
West Styrian Line electrification: scope, phases, budget

27.01.2026

West Styrian Line electrification set to run through 2033

West Styrian Line electrification is advancing in Austria within the Styrian Western Railway modernization program. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
2 Line Crosslake Connection opening: service starts 28 March

27.01.2026

2 Line Crosslake Connection opening set for 28 March

Sound Transit says the 2 Line Crosslake Connection opening is scheduled for 28 March, when the Sound Transit 2 Line will cross Lake Washington and connect to the 1 Line at International District/Chinatown Station, as outlined in a Sound Transit news release.
Bijbehara–Pahalgam rail line opposition over land fears

27.01.2026

Bijbehara–Pahalgam rail line opposition intensifies in J&K

Bijbehara–Pahalgam rail line opposition is intensifying in Jammu & Kashmir, with residents and political figures warning that land acquisition could take away valuable farms and apple orchards and hurt livelihoods, as reported by The Economic Times.
Pakenham Station design awards: four Better Future honours

27.01.2026

Pakenham Station design awards: four honours in 2026

Pakenham Station design awards recognition has put Melbourne’s upgraded hub in the spotlight, with the station picking up four honours at the 2026 Better Future Awards for spaces that pair function with visual impact.
Dawlish railway storm damage disrupts Devon and Cornwall

26.01.2026

Dawlish railway storm damage cuts Devon rail route again

The Dawlish railway storm damage has once again cut the main rail artery into the South West after Storm Ingrid battered the exposed coastal route.
Porto–Lisbon high-speed line tender: Oiã–Soure PPP

26.01.2026

Porto–Lisbon high-speed line tender opens for Oiã–Soure PPP

Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) has launched the Porto–Lisbon high-speed line tender for the concession covering the Oiã–Soure high-speed section, a core part of the planned route between the two cities, as previously covered by Railway Supply.
Chennai–Bengaluru Double Decker Express halt at Tiruvallur starts Jan 26

26.01.2026

Chennai–Bengaluru Double Decker Express halt at Tiruvallur confirmed

The Chennai–Bengaluru Double Decker Express halt at Tiruvallur is set to take effect from Jan 26, 2026, as reported by The Times of India.
Algeria railway development plans: funding, network growth

25.01.2026

Algeria railway development plans: $18.5bn rail push

Algeria railway development plans are backed by Dinars 2. 4 trillion ($US 18.
Rome Metro Line C extension: Section T1 awarded

25.01.2026

Rome Metro Line C extension: €776m deal for Section T1

Rome Metro Line C extension plans have moved forward again after Roma Metropolitane — on behalf of the city council — awarded a €776m design and build contract for Section T1.
Hangzhou Bay Cross-Sea Railway Bridge: tower topped out

25.01.2026

Hangzhou Bay Cross-Sea Railway Bridge hits key tower milestone

China’s Hangzhou Bay Cross-Sea Railway Bridge has marked a new milestone, with the first main tower topped out on January 16, as reported by CGTN.
Metro Manila Subway demo run planned for Q1 2028

24.01.2026

Metro Manila Subway demo run set for early 2028

The Metro Manila Subway demo run is being targeted for the first quarter of 2028, as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) continues work on the Philippines’ first underground railway system, as reported by GMA News Online.