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Toronto–Quebec City high-speed rail: Alto’s fast-track route

14.12.2025

Toronto–Quebec City high-speed rail: Canada’s plan to speed approvals

Toronto–Quebec City high-speed rail is gaining momentum as Canada looks for a smoother path to deliver a roughly 600-mile high-speed line, building on the federal Transport Canada overview of the Toronto–Québec City high-speed rail initiative.
Saudi Arabia Qatar high-speed rail: Riyadh–Doha link

14.12.2025

Saudi Arabia Qatar high-speed rail: 785 km Riyadh–Doha plan

Saudi Arabia Qatar high-speed rail plans, outlined by The Media Line, set out a 785-kilometer, all-electric route between Riyadh and Doha.
Algiers Ferry Terminal Renovation: $11.4M upgrade begins

13.12.2025

Algiers Ferry Terminal Renovation moves into construction phase

Algiers Ferry Terminal Renovation is now underway, with the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) starting construction on a major upgrade to one of the region’s key multimodal transit hubs, as reported by Metro Magazine.
Chennai Metro Phase 2 tunnelling update: TBM Peacock launch

13.12.2025

Chennai Metro Phase 2 tunnelling: TBM Peacock starts new drive

Chennai Metro Phase 2 tunnelling has moved into a fresh underground push, with Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) “Peacock” starting its next drive on Corridor 4.
Colombia rail revival programme: tenders for key corridors

13.12.2025

Colombia rail revival programme moves into feasibility stage

Colombia rail revival programme is entering a new phase, with the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI) launching tenders for contract supervision, preliminary design work and technical feasibility studies across several priority routes, as reported by International Railway Journal.
Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project: 130m span launched

13.12.2025

Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project hits 130m bridge milestone

Construction on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has moved forward in Gujarat with the launch of a major steel span over National Highway-64.
Bee Network rail integration starts in December 2026

12.12.2025

Bee Network rail integration: first lines join in Dec 2026

Bee Network rail integration is entering a new stage. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has set out how local rail services will be brought into the Bee Network from December 2026, according to Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).
Queensland track closures: 20 Dec to 26 Jan rail works

12.12.2025

Queensland track closures set for 20 Dec–26 Jan

Queensland track closures will run from Saturday 20 December to Sunday 26 January, covering Cross River Rail project works and essential maintenance across the network, according to a Translink service update.
Union Pacific Casa Grande Yard expansion boosts Southwest flow

12.12.2025

Union Pacific Casa Grande Yard expansion doubles capacity

Union Pacific Casa Grande Yard expansion has been completed in Arizona to meet higher regional demand, according to a Union Pacific update on the project.
Sound Transit light rail extension to Federal Way opens

11.12.2025

Sound Transit light rail extension to Federal Way opens

Sound Transit light rail extension to Federal Way has opened, and the new service brings additional travel options to residents of South King County and the wider South Sound region, as reported by Railway Supply.
Pakenham station design award for sustainable rail hub

11.12.2025

Pakenham station design award for sustainable rail hub

The recent Pakenham station design award has pushed the Melbourne rail hub firmly into view. As reported by Rail Express, the recognition covers both its architecture and the project’s strong sustainability performance.
Saudi Arabia Qatar high-speed line to link Riyadh and Doha

10.12.2025

Saudi Arabia Qatar high-speed line to link Riyadh and Doha

Saudi Arabia Qatar high-speed line has moved a step closer: the two governments have formally agreed to develop a new high-speed railway linking Riyadh and Doha, as reported by International Railway Journal.