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Sydney Trains service at Redfern station with overhead wiring above the platforms

27.08.2026

Suburban Rail Loop Contract Awards Pause Hits Six Stations

Amtrak Heartland Flyer train beside a platform at Fort Worth Central Station

26.08.2026

Texas funding keeps Heartland Flyer service running in 2027

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

Southern Railway is fast-tracking key development projects across Thiruvananthapuram, aiming to boost station capacity and commuter convenience in the region

21.05.2025

Southern Railway Advances Major Works Across Thiruvananthapuram

Southern Railway is fast-tracking key development projects across Thiruvananthapuram, aiming to boost station capacity and commuter convenience in the region.
BEML will invest $216 million to build a modern facility in Madhya Pradesh to expand its production of metro and high-speed rolling stock.

20.05.2025

BEML to Build New Rolling Stock Plant for $216 Million

BEML will invest $216 million to build a modern facility in Madhya Pradesh to expand its production of metro and high-speed rolling stock.
Vande Bharat will soon connect Gorakhpur and Patna, reducing travel time to 5 hours and offering speed, comfort, and affordability for passengers commuting between the two major cities

18.05.2025

Vande Bharat to Launch Between Gorakhpur and Patna Soon

Vande Bharat will soon connect Gorakhpur and Patna, reducing travel time to 5 hours and offering speed, comfort, and affordability for passengers commuting between the two major cities.
Mumbai will receive a $213 million investment in 2025–26 to modernize its suburban railway system, doubling last year’s funding and driving major upgrades across the network

18.05.2025

Mumbai Receives $213 Million to Upgrade Suburban Railway

Mumbai will receive a $213 million investment in 2025–26 to modernize its suburban railway system, doubling last year’s funding and driving major upgrades across the network.
Western Railway has launched a Digital Lounge at Mumbai Central, creating India’s first tech-enabled coworking space within a railway station to enhance passenger comfort and productivity during travel

18.05.2025

Western Railway Launches Digital Lounge at Mumbai Central Station

Western Railway has launched a Digital Lounge at Mumbai Central, creating India’s first tech-enabled coworking space within a railway station to enhance passenger comfort and productivity during travel.
The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor is expected to be fully operational by October 2025, linking Vaitarna to Jawaharlal Nehru Port and advancing India’s logistics infrastructure significantly

17.05.2025

Western Dedicated Freight Corridor Nears Completion in India

The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor is expected to be fully operational by October 2025, linking Vaitarna to Jawaharlal Nehru Port and advancing India’s logistics infrastructure significantly.
Delhi Metro now allows commuters to book tickets directly through popular apps like Google Maps, Redbus, and Rapido, making daily travel across the city faster and more convenient than ever

16.05.2025

Delhi Metro Enables Ticket Booking via Popular Apps

Delhi Metro now allows commuters to book tickets directly through popular apps like Google Maps, Redbus, and Rapido, making daily travel across the city faster and more convenient than ever.
Japan will supply two E3 and E5 series trains to India free of charge by early 2026 to support testing on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail (HSR), the country’s first.

13.05.2025

Japan to Supply Two Trains for Indian HSR Testing

Japan will supply two E3 and E5 series trains to India free of charge by early 2026 to support testing on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail (HSR), the country’s first.
BEML has expanded its manufacturing presence by acquiring 148 acres of land in Madhya Pradesh to support domestic production of rolling stock and metro coaches.

11.05.2025

BEML Expands Operations with New 148-Acre Facility in Madhya Pradesh

BEML has expanded its manufacturing presence by acquiring 148 acres of land in Madhya Pradesh to support domestic production of rolling stock and metro coaches.

11.05.2025

Railway Ministry Approves Sikkim Rail Line Survey Between Melli and Dentam

The Indian government has approved a final location survey for a new rail line in Sikkim to connect Melli and Dentam via Jorethang and Legship, aiming to strengthen regional infrastructure.
Karnataka will soon launch a new Vande Bharat Express train between Belgaum and Bengaluru, improving high-speed connectivity and fulfilling a long-pending demand from northern regions of the state.

10.05.2025

Karnataka Expands Vande Bharat Express Network with New Route

Karnataka will soon launch a new Vande Bharat Express train between Belgaum and Bengaluru, improving high-speed connectivity and fulfilling a long-pending demand from northern regions of the state.
Mumbai is preparing to launch its first underground rail line, with a proposed 7.4-kilometer tunnel connecting Parel and CSMT, as part of a $360 million infrastructure initiative.

09.05.2025

Mumbai Plans First Underground Rail Line Worth $360 Million

Mumbai is preparing to launch its first underground rail line, with a proposed 7. 4-kilometer tunnel connecting Parel and CSMT, as part of a $360 million infrastructure initiative.