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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

South Western Railway has launched new train services, including the Vande Bharat Sleeper, to accommodate rising summer travel demand and improve connections between Bengaluru and Mangaluru.

19.04.2025

Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains to Boost Mangaluru Tourism

Summer Surge Prompts Launch of Vande Bharat Sleeper for Mangaluru. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Mumbai Metro project achieved a major milestone with the successful 1.65-kilometre tunnel breakthrough on Metro Line 7A between the international airport and Andheri East

18.04.2025

Tunnel Breakthrough Achieved on Mumbai Metro Line 7A Project

The Mumbai Metro project achieved a major milestone with the successful 1. 65-kilometre tunnel breakthrough on Metro Line 7A between the international airport and Andheri East.
Japan will send two high-speed Shinkansen trains, models E5 and E3, to India for testing the new Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail line

18.04.2025

Japan to Send Two Shinkansen Trains to India for Testing

Japan will send two high-speed Shinkansen trains, models E5 and E3, to India for testing the new Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail line.
Indian Railways has launched a new private wagon scheme designed to strengthen logistics support for India’s oil and gas industry through long-term investment and structured lease returns

17.04.2025

Indian Railways Launches New Private Scheme for Oil Firms

Indian Railways has launched a new private wagon scheme designed to strengthen logistics support for India’s oil and gas industry through long-term investment and structured lease returns.
Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the final section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link on April 19, connecting Kashmir to India through the world’s highest railway arch bridge

16.04.2025

Prime Minister Modi to Launch USBRL Section on April 19

Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the final section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link on April 19, connecting Kashmir to India through the world’s highest railway arch bridge.
The operators of the Delhi Metro (Delhi Metro Rail, DMRC) and Madrid Metro (Metro de Madrid) have signed an agreement to exchange expertise in the field of parcel delivery using metro systems

16.04.2025

Madrid and Delhi Metro Collaborate on Parcel Delivery

The operators of the Delhi Metro (Delhi Metro Rail, DMRC) and Madrid Metro (Metro de Madrid) have signed an agreement to exchange expertise in the field of parcel delivery using metro systems.

14.04.2025

Kerala to Launch Vande Bharat Sleeper Train on Key Route

Kerala to get Vande Bharat Sleeper Train for night-travel with modern facilities and better connectivity. The south Indian state of Kerala will get the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train in the Thiruvananthapuram–Mangaluru route to provide a new overnight travel experience.
Indian Railways has announced the launch of the Bharat Gaurav train tour, offering a 10-day journey through Maharashtra’s historic Maratha sites and spiritual landmarks.

13.04.2025

Explore Maharashtra’s Heritage with Bharat Gaurav Train Tour

Indian Railways has announced the launch of the Bharat Gaurav train tour, offering a 10-day journey through Maharashtra’s historic Maratha sites and spiritual landmarks.

13.04.2025

East Coast Railway to Run 42 Summer Trains Weekly

East Coast Railway plans to operate 42 weekly special trains during summer to handle growing travel demand across major destinations in South India.
Delhi Metro will extend its operating hours and add 76 extra trips during IPL 2025 to ease travel for fans attending matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium

13.04.2025

Delhi Metro Extends Operations for IPL 2025 Match Days

Delhi Metro will extend its operating hours and add 76 extra trips during IPL 2025 to ease travel for fans attending matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
A large-scale protest in West Bengal severely disrupted train services on April 11, forcing cancellations, diversions, and operational delays across the Farakka–Azimganj railway corridor

12.04.2025

Train services disrupted by large protest in West Bengal

A large-scale protest in West Bengal severely disrupted train services on April 11, forcing cancellations, diversions, and operational delays across the Farakka–Azimganj railway corridor.
Central Railway is set to introduce 14 new air-conditioned (AC) local train services, offering a major upgrade to Mumbai’s commuter network

11.04.2025

Mumbai Local Gets Cooler: 14 New AC Train Services Introduced

Central Railway is set to introduce 14 new air-conditioned (AC) local train services, offering a major upgrade to Mumbai’s commuter network.