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TAZARA Railway: Reconstruction and Modernization of Africa’s Key Line

02.10.2025

TAZARA Railway: Reconstruction and Modernization of Africa’s Key Line

TAZARA Railway embarks on a new chapter after Zambia, Tanzania, and China inked a $1. 4 billion contract for railway upgradings as well as acquisition of new rolling stock for the strategic transport belt.
Tender for Northern Railway Crossing to Boost Trade

01.10.2025

Tender for Northern Railway Crossing to Boost Trade

Turkey revealed a tender plan for the Northern Railway Crossing Project, a $4 billion project that will link airports, increase freight capacity, and enhance Eurasian trade across Europe and Asia.
Delhi–Meerut RRTS financing secures sustainable growth

01.10.2025

Delhi–Meerut RRTS financing secures sustainable growth

Delhi–Meerut RRTS took its last $299 million ADB loan that will make a $1. 05 billion investment and will bring rapid travel, reducing emissions, and increased development to the National Capital Region.
Govia Thameslink Railway nationalisation confirmed for 2026

01.10.2025

Govia Thameslink Railway nationalisation confirmed for 2026

Govia Thameslink Railway will transfer to public ownership in May 2026, and the takeover serves to showcase government planning for railway reform while fanning discussion about the future of services by Great Northern.
Ohio Rail Plan funds freight projects and passenger studies

01.10.2025

Ohio Rail Plan funds freight projects and passenger studies

The Ohio Rail Plan guides $2. 3 million of freight investments during passenger rail corridors being studies by federal agencies, striking a balance between economic development, safety, and future mobility within Ohio’s transportation system.
Bangalore Metro expansion and Hitachi Rail AFC contract

30.09.2025

Bangalore Metro expansion and Hitachi Rail AFC contract

Bangalore Metro extends further with Phase-2A and 2B as Hitachi Rail wins AFC contract, improving airport connectivity and enhancing convenience to passengers through latest smart ticketing integration.
India launches first cross-border railway with Bhutan

30.09.2025

India launches first cross-border railway with Bhutan

India will construct its initial cross-border train as part of a $454 million venture that will link Kokrajhar to Gelephu and Samtse to Banarhat to improve business, travel, and regional development that is environmentally friendly.
Irish Rail east coast projects defend line from erosion

16.09.2025

Irish Rail east coast projects defend line from erosion

Irish Rail unveiled its second public consultation on east coast resilience, outlining plans to protect the Dublin–Rosslare route from climate threats since storms, erosion, and rising seas are now targeting critical infrastructure.
Norway modernized Drammen station and the Vestfoldbanen line

16.09.2025

Norway modernized Drammen station and the Vestfoldbanen line

At the end of August 2025, a new segment of the Vestfoldbanen line opened in Norway to Drammen station, with upgraded infrastructure and enhanced conditions for passengers on a significant corridor for rail transport.
California High-Speed Rail Project secures long-term state funding

13.09.2025

California High-Speed Rail Project secures long-term state funding

The High-Speed Rail Project in California will get $1 billion annually up to 2045 under the state’s cap-and-trade program, providing certainty for legislators and investors while funds from Washington continue to be in limbo.
CPK tenders in 2026 will exceed 40 billion zł

12.09.2025

CPK tenders in 2026 will exceed 40 billion zł

The tenders in 2026 are around 40 billion zł in value. The largest are to comprise construction of high-speed line Warsaw–Łódź and core buildings of the central airport of the future.
New HSR to Connect Xi’an and Shiyan in China

12.09.2025

New HSR to Connect Xi’an and Shiyan in China

China began a fresh round of construction, and track-laying for the HSR Xi’an — Shiyan in September 2025. The line would be 255.