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Amtrak NextGen Acela trainset 2129 at Newark Penn Station

22.07.2026

Amtrak OIG Flags Risks in Three Fleet Replacements

Amtrak Cascades Airo cab car travelling through forest near Alta, California

20.07.2026

North American Transit Projects Reach New Milestones

Colorado Connector passenger train concept in the Front Range

20.07.2026

Colorado Connector Passenger Rail Set for 2029 Launch

Amtrak is drawing criticism in Baltimore because the Frederick Douglass Tunnel construction is causing sleepless nights, job losses, and community frustration, while officials argue the long-term rail benefits will outweigh the current disruptions.

15.08.2025

Amtrak Faces Baltimore Backlash Over Tunnel Project Noise

Amtrak is drawing criticism in Baltimore because the Frederick Douglass Tunnel construction is causing sleepless nights, job losses, and community frustration, while officials argue the long-term rail benefits will outweigh the current disruptions.
Rail Baltica is gaining new momentum with a €38.3 million contract awarded to DB Engineering & Consulting for the design of a 96-kilometer section from Kaunas to the Polish border

14.08.2025

Rail Baltica: Key Construction Stage Between Kaunas and Poland

Rail Baltica is gaining new momentum with a €38. 3 million contract awarded to DB Engineering & Consulting for the design of a 96-kilometer section from Kaunas to the Polish border.
TasRail funding of $5 million will deliver priority safety upgrades across Tasmania, improving infrastructure at 10 level crossings and reducing risks for road users and train crews.

14.08.2025

TasRail funding to drive $5m safety upgrades in Tasmania

TasRail funding of $5 million will deliver priority safety upgrades across Tasmania, improving infrastructure at 10 level crossings and reducing risks for road users and train crews.

14.08.2025

Alexandria Metro Operational Plan Led by Madrid Experts

Madrid experts will lead the Alexandria Metro operational plan, applying advanced design and construction criteria to create an efficient, sustainable, and well-integrated urban rail system for Egypt’s historic coastal city.
Madrid — Barcelona is a strategic route where half of the work has already been completed on the section connecting two major high-speed rail lines in Spain.

13.08.2025

Madrid — Barcelona: development of high-speed rail connection

Madrid — Barcelona is a strategic route where half of the work has already been completed on the section connecting two major high-speed rail lines in Spain.
Tibet will gain a new railway linking the region with Xinjiang, providing a strategic transport connection, accelerating shipments, and opening new opportunities for the economy and tourism

13.08.2025

Tibet to Gain New Strategic Railway to Xinjiang

Tibet will gain a new railway linking the region with Xinjiang, providing a strategic transport connection, accelerating shipments, and opening new opportunities for the economy and tourism.
Sydney Olympic Park is set for significant redevelopment, adding more than 500 homes and a modern metro station to enhance the precinct’s residential appeal and improve transport links to Sydney CBD.

12.08.2025

Sydney Olympic Park housing expansion and metro upgrade plans

Sydney Olympic Park is set for significant redevelopment, adding more than 500 homes and a modern metro station to enhance the precinct’s residential appeal and improve transport links to Sydney CBD.
Australia’s rail industry is undergoing a major transformation after a historic decision to implement ETCS standards nationwide, enhancing safety, boosting efficiency, and driving competitiveness across the National Network for Interoperability.

12.08.2025

Historic decision transforms Australia’s national rail standards

Australia’s rail industry is undergoing a major transformation after a historic decision to implement ETCS standards nationwide, enhancing safety, boosting efficiency, and driving competitiveness across the National Network for Interoperability.
Ohio has approved two major rail safety projects in Muskingum and Warren counties, focusing on grade-crossing upgrades and advanced systems to improve traffic safety and reduce collision risks by 2026.

12.08.2025

Major Ohio Rail Safety Projects Advance in Two Counties

Ohio has approved two major rail safety projects in Muskingum and Warren counties, focusing on grade-crossing upgrades and advanced systems to improve traffic safety and reduce collision risks by 2026.
Railway station closures in Huddersfield and Deighton will begin on August 30, bringing significant improvements through the Transpennine Route Upgrade that will modernise infrastructure and enhance travel across the North of England.

12.08.2025

Railway Station Closures in Huddersfield and Deighton for TRU Works

Railway station closures in Huddersfield and Deighton will begin on August 30, bringing significant improvements through the Transpennine Route Upgrade that will modernise infrastructure and enhance travel across the North of England.
The Yonge North Subway will receive a C$1.4 billion tunneling contract, marking a critical step in Toronto’s transit expansion and enhancing regional connectivity for commuters in growing urban and suburban areas.

11.08.2025

Yonge North Subway: Major C$1.4B Tunneling Contract Awarded

The Yonge North Subway will receive a C$1. 4 billion tunneling contract, marking a critical step in Toronto’s transit expansion and enhancing regional connectivity for commuters in growing urban and suburban areas.

11.08.2025

Lea Green station upgrades get ORR approval in Merseyside

ORR has approved significant redevelopment plans for Lea Green station in Merseyside, featuring a modern station building, expanded parking, and enhanced passenger facilities to improve regional connectivity and travel experience.