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Railway boosts Southeast Asian fruit trade to China

06.09.2025

Railway boosts Southeast Asian fruit trade to China

The China-Laos Railway transformed fruit supply lines and facilitated fast delivery from Southeast Asian nations to Chinese markets.
Canberra light rail stage 2B faces design delay, timeline holds

06.09.2025

Canberra light rail stage 2B faces design delay, timeline holds

Canberra stage 2B light rail construction period will stay on track, but the final design is now delayed, shortening the approval period prior to major work commencement.
Mendoza suburban rail line project gains momentum

06.09.2025

Mendoza suburban rail line project gains momentum

The Mendoza province approved plans for a 32. 3 km suburban rail link from Gutiérrez to San Martín.
Toronto light rail line opening delayed again after setbacks

06.09.2025

Toronto light rail line opening delayed again after setbacks

Toronto light rail opening has been further delayed following Metrolinx’s announcement that performance issues will push beyond the required 30-day test period leading to the start of passenger service.
ScotRail cancelled more than 17,000 trains in 2024/2025, raising serious concerns about service reliability across Scotland’s rail network, according to newly released figures.

06.09.2025

ScotRail launches $432M fleet and electrification program

ScotRail has invested $432m to procure 69 new battery-electric trains and electrify Borders and Fife railways, boosting capacity, reliability, and sustainability and speeding up Scotland’s low-carbon transport plans.
US DOT Expands Oversight of Railroad Bridge Safety Nationwide

06.09.2025

US DOT Expands Oversight of Railroad Bridge Safety Nationwide

The US Transportation Department has expanded railroad bridge safety coverage, training 163 inspectors nationwide to boost monitoring, ensure compliance, and enhance long-term safety across the American rail network.
BART Restores Service After Six-Hour Outage in San Francisco

06.09.2025

BART Restores Service After Six-Hour Outage in San Francisco

Bay Area Rapid Transit, or BART for short, returned to normal service on Friday after a six-hour service disruption that stranded thousands of commuters in San Francisco and its surrounding counties.
West Tarneit Station final designs unveiled in Victoria

06.09.2025

West Tarneit Station final designs unveiled in Victoria

The final designs have been published for Victoria’s West Tarneit Station as construction advances. The development will include the provision of modern facilities, transport links, and landscaped precincts suited to community needs and enabling regional growth.
North Carolina Railroad funds brownfields redevelopment projects

06.09.2025

North Carolina Railroad funds brownfields redevelopment projects

North Carolina Railroad has unveiled its initial brownfields grant program, bringing awards of nearly $192,000 to Spencer and Jackson County.
Rio de Janeiro Pushes Forward with Metro Expansion Plans

05.09.2025

Niterói light rail line receives $82.6m in federal funds

Niterói has been bestowed $82. 6m by the Brazilian government, a 5km line connecting Barreto with the central business area of the city.
Cambridge South Station set for 2026 launch

05.09.2025

Cambridge South Station to Open with Full Services

A new Cambridge South Station will be handed over by early 2026, which will offer the full complement of passenger services from opening day onwards.
Ontario Line tunnel boring machines named in Toronto

04.09.2025

Ontario Line tunnel boring machines named in Toronto

Metrolinx has named the first two tunnel boring machines for the construction of the Ontario Line Subway: Libby and Corkie.