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MGR Chennai Central retiring rooms renovation plans revealed

13.01.2026

MGR Chennai Central retiring rooms renovation to upgrade stays

Southern Railway’s MGR Chennai Central retiring rooms renovation is set to refresh the station’s short-stay options, with officials describing the target as a more premium, star-hotel-like experience for passengers, as reported by Times of India.
Single-point security system at New Ashok Nagar interchange

12.01.2026

Single-point security system streamlines Namo Bharat–Metro transfer

A single-point security system is now operating at New Ashok Nagar, so passengers can switch between Namo Bharat and the Delhi Metro after just one screening, as reported by Hindustan Times.
Caltrain electrification boosts ridership and frequency

11.01.2026

Caltrain electrification is reshaping Bay Area regional rail

Caltrain electrification is increasingly being cited as a turning point for commuter rail in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
U.S. Senator Introduces Transit Safety Accountability Bill

10.01.2026

Federal-State Partnership grant funding at stake in FY26

Federal-State Partnership grant funding is now at the center of the FY 2026 transportation spending fight. In a Jan.
Sydney Metro West contracts awarded for four key packages

09.01.2026

Sydney Metro West contracts: NSW awards four key packages

Sydney Metro West contracts have been confirmed in four major awards by the New South Wales (NSW) government for the 24km project linking central Sydney with Parramatta, as outlined by Sydney Metro.
Bar–Golubovci railway line reconstruction: €175.6m approved

09.01.2026

Bar–Golubovci railway line reconstruction gets €175.6m EU package

The Bar–Golubovci railway line reconstruction has secured a €175. 6 million package from the European Union to rebuild 39 km of track on a key section of Rail Route 4 on the extended TEN-T Core Network.
North Coast line reopens after Queensland Rail flood repairs

08.01.2026

North Coast line reopens as Queensland Rail restores services

North Coast line reopens after severe weather left parts of Queensland Rail’s corridor heavily damaged, with services now restored along the route, according to a Queensland Rail media release.
Network Rail infrastructure upgrades: Kent, Sussex, south London

08.01.2026

Network Rail infrastructure upgrades across Kent, Sussex and London

Network Rail infrastructure upgrades across Kent, Sussex and south London were completed over the festive period, with a 12-day programme focused on targeted renewals and maintenance, as outlined by the Network Rail Media Centre.
Sri Lanka railway tracks restoration: $320m rebuild estimate

08.01.2026

Sri Lanka railway tracks restoration after Cyclone Ditwah cost

Sri Lanka railway tracks restoration will require around USD 320 million after Cyclone Ditwah, the island nation’s deputy transport minister said on Tuesday, according to PTI.
MBTA commuter rail fare gates roll out at South Station

07.01.2026

MBTA commuter rail fare gates begin phased rollout at South Station

The MBTA commuter rail fare gates are starting a phased rollout at Boston’s South Station after the MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services said the installation is complete, according to Metro Magazine.
The California High-Speed Rail may lose $4 billion in federal funding as state authorities push forward with the first segment linking Madera and Poplar Avenue in Kern County.

04.01.2026

California high-speed rail private investment plan targets 2026 partner

The California high-speed rail private investment push has moved into a formal procurement phase. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
HS2 peak production rate and 2025 construction progress

04.01.2026

HS2 peak production rate: 2025 progress and next steps

HS2 peak production rate was recorded as the project released updated figures on HS2 construction progress 2025, covering work above and below ground, as outlined by the HS2 Ltd Media Centre.