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Amtrak is preparing a new intercity rail service connecting Long Island’s Ronkonkoma Station to Penn Station in New York, with future service extending to Washington, D.C.

20.06.2025

Amtrak Plans New Long Island to D.C. Rail Service

Amtrak is preparing a new intercity rail service connecting Long Island’s Ronkonkoma Station to Penn Station in New York, with future service extending to Washington, D.
Queensland Rail has teamed up with NHVR and QPS to run a targeted campaign aimed at reducing bridge strikes and minimizing disruption to train services and road users

20.06.2025

Queensland Rail Launches Bridge Strike Safety Campaign

Queensland Rail has teamed up with NHVR and QPS to run a targeted campaign aimed at reducing bridge strikes and minimizing disruption to train services and road users.
West Japan Railway reported better-than-expected earnings, pushing its stock up 3.6% to $20.55 after annual results revealed a stronger-than-forecast profit per share.

20.06.2025

West Japan Railway Sees Earnings Beat and Strong Outlook

West Japan Railway reported better-than-expected earnings, pushing its stock up 3. 6% to $20.
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.

20.06.2025

The California High-Speed Rail Faces Funding and Forecast Challenges

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.
Western Australia will invest $10.7 billion in transport infrastructure over the next four years to improve connectivity, cut congestion, and support electric transit solutions across urban and regional areas

20.06.2025

Western Australia Invests $10.7B in Transport Overhaul

Western Australia will invest $10. 7 billion in transport infrastructure over the next four years to improve connectivity, cut congestion, and support electric transit solutions across urban and regional areas.
The Devon Railway remains dangerously exposed to severe weather damage, and MPs are calling on the government to fund critical upgrades before another storm severs the southwest rail link.

20.06.2025

Devon Railway at Risk Without Urgent Funding for Final Phase

The Devon Railway remains dangerously exposed to severe weather damage, and MPs are calling on the government to fund critical upgrades before another storm severs the southwest rail link.
Ontario Begins Work on East Harbour Transit Hub to Boost City Transit

19.06.2025

Ontario Begins Work on East Harbour Transit Hub to Boost City Transit

Ontario has launched construction of the East Harbour Transit Hub in Toronto to connect 100,000 daily riders and ease crowding at Union Station with improved access across the Greater Toronto Area.
Austin Transit Partnership Seeks Bids for Light Rail Build

18.06.2025

Austin Transit Partnership Seeks Bids for Light Rail Build

Austin Transit Partnership has opened the bidding process for a $7. 1 billion contract to design and build the city’s first-ever light rail system.
The Czech Republic has completed the environmental review for a 63 km segment of the future high-speed rail line between Prosenice and Ostrava, enabling the start of land acquisition

17.06.2025

Czech Republic Completes Environmental Review for Future HSR

The Czech Republic has completed the environmental review for a 63 km segment of the future high-speed rail line between Prosenice and Ostrava, enabling the start of land acquisition.
South Africa is expanding private sector participation in the rail industry after receiving over 160 business proposals to develop export logistics and preparing to launch passenger transport initiatives.

17.06.2025

South Africa Opens Rail Sector to Private Investors

South Africa is expanding private sector participation in the rail industry after receiving over 160 business proposals to develop export logistics and preparing to launch passenger transport initiatives.
Kenya plans to issue its first Panda bond to raise funds for the stalled 475 km Standard Gauge Railway extension toward the Ugandan border, aiming to reduce logistics costs and improve trade access

17.06.2025

Kenya Seeks Chinese Panda Bond to Restart Railway Expansion

Kenya plans to issue its first Panda bond to raise funds for the stalled 475 km Standard Gauge Railway extension toward the Ugandan border, aiming to reduce logistics costs and improve trade access.
India’s RITES is renewing its engagement with Tanzania, focusing on long-term partnerships and railway infrastructure investments across the region’s most transformative transportation projects

17.06.2025

India’s RITES Reignites Infrastructure Ambitions in Tanzania

India’s RITES is renewing its engagement with Tanzania, focusing on long-term partnerships and railway infrastructure investments across the region’s most transformative transportation projects.