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Te Waihorotiu Station entrance in central Auckland before City Rail Link passenger services begin

25.08.2026

Final City Rail Link emergency exercise before opening

Sydney Trains service at Chatswood station beneath overhead wiring

25.08.2026

Sydney Trains overhead wiring support cable snaps

Platforms at Box Hill railway station in Melbourne

25.08.2026

Suburban Rail Loop savings: About Half Identified

DFCCIL Northern Railway joint inspection on New Dadri route

23.01.2026

DFCCIL Northern Railway joint inspection targets DFC readiness

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) and Northern Railway have carried out a DFCCIL Northern Railway joint inspection of the New Dadri–Rewari–Ateli section, checking operations, infrastructure readiness, and future connectivity across the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) network, as reported by RailAnalysis.
Mumbai Metro Line 2B Shunya Bridge reaches key milestone

21.01.2026

Mumbai Metro Line 2B Shunya Bridge completed in ZERO shape

Mumbai Metro Line 2B Shunya Bridge has reached a key milestone with the completion of the project’s distinctive ZERO-shaped landmark, as reported by Rail Analysis.
Vande Bharat Express network: routes, upgrades and sleeper launch

19.01.2026

Vande Bharat Express network grows as services expand nationwide

Indian Railways is steadily scaling the Vande Bharat Express network as it modernises inter-city passenger travel. Since the service debuted in 2019, the programme has grown to 164 Vande Bharat services nationwide, reaching 274 districts and carrying more than 75 million passengers, as outlined by the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
South Western Railway cement tankers target 30% cost cut

18.01.2026

South Western Railway cement tankers to cut cement logistics costs

South Western Railway cement tankers are set to reshape how cement moves across the region, as South Western Railway (SWR) prepares to introduce purpose-built wagons for bulk cement transport, as reported by The Economic Times.
WAG-12B locomotive maintenance contract | Alstom at Sabarmati

13.01.2026

WAG-12B locomotive maintenance contract: Alstom wins Sabarmati deal

Alstom has secured a WAG-12B locomotive maintenance contract in India through its joint venture with Indian Railways, Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Limited (MELPL).
Tambaram railway station upgrade: RLDA plans ₹890-crore revamp

13.01.2026

Tambaram railway station upgrade set for ₹890-crore makeover

Tambaram railway station upgrade plans in Chennai are advancing as a ₹890-crore redevelopment that is intended to reshape the station into a modern transit hub.
MGR Chennai Central retiring rooms renovation plans revealed

13.01.2026

MGR Chennai Central retiring rooms renovation to upgrade stays

Southern Railway’s MGR Chennai Central retiring rooms renovation is set to refresh the station’s short-stay options, with officials describing the target as a more premium, star-hotel-like experience for passengers, as reported by Times of India.
BMRCL Pink Line testing timeline: Jan 11 to mid-April

12.01.2026

BMRCL Pink Line testing starts on Kalena–Tavarekere

BMRCL Pink Line testing is now underway on the Pink Line corridor between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere, taking the project a step closer to opening for service.
Single-point security system at New Ashok Nagar interchange

12.01.2026

Single-point security system streamlines Namo Bharat–Metro transfer

A single-point security system is now operating at New Ashok Nagar, so passengers can switch between Namo Bharat and the Delhi Metro after just one screening, as reported by Hindustan Times.
Indore Metro priority corridor inspection: work review

11.01.2026

Indore Metro priority corridor inspection advances launch plans

Indore Metro priority corridor inspection by Managing Director Shri S. Krishna Chaitanya concluded after a three-day site review of construction progress and operational preparedness, as reported by RailAnalysis.
BHEL traction converters enter Vande Bharat sleeper project

08.01.2026

BHEL traction converters supply starts for Vande Bharat sleepers

BHEL traction converters have begun shipping for the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train project. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) said the start of deliveries marks its move into the semi-high-speed propulsion segment, as outlined in a BHEL press release.
Agra Metro trial run on 6 km Mankameshwar–ISBT

04.01.2026

Agra Metro trial run clears 6 km ISBT extension test

In 2025, Agra Metro trial run on the up line between Mankameshwar and the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) was completed successfully, as reported by Rail Analysis.