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India’s blue hydrogen train travelling on the Jind-Sonipat railway section

26.07.2026

India’s hydrogen train passes 1,200 km after launch

PKP Awards Opoczno Południe Station Building Contract

26.07.2026

PKP Awards Opoczno Południe Station Building Contract

Renfe Tests HVO Fuel on Tourist Train in Spain

25.07.2026

Renfe Tests 1,000 Litres of HVO Fuel on Tourist Train

London Northwestern Railway Class 350 train at Watford Junction

08.07.2026

London Northwestern Railway strike cuts July services

The London Northwestern Railway strike involving members of the TSSA union will mean a significantly reduced service on Friday 10 July and Saturday 11 July.
London Tube strikes 2026: dates and travel advice

02.06.2026

London Tube strikes 2026: key lines face a hard stop

London Tube strikes 2026 will disrupt journeys across the capital today and again on Thursday, with RMT Tube drivers walking out over TfL’s proposed working-pattern changes.
Tube Strikes to Disrupt London Transport for a Week

01.06.2026

London Tube Strike June: Earlier Walkouts Raise Pressure

London Tube Strike June plans have moved forward on the calendar, leaving passengers facing another uncertain week. The walkouts once set for June 16 and June 18 have been called off, but the union has announced new 24-hour strike dates on June 02 and June 04 if the dispute remains unresolved.
CN and CPKC to haul Jansen potash for BHP

01.06.2026

CPKC IBEW strike puts Canadian rail continuity to test

CPKC IBEW strike has brought the railway’s Canadian operations into sharper focus after about 300 signal and communications workers walked off the job on May 31.
CPKC strike notice raises work stoppage risk

30.05.2026

72-Hour CPKC Strike Notice Forces Urgent Freight Network Contingency Plans

CPKC strike notice has added fresh pressure to the railroad’s labour talks in Canada, with members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers preparing for possible strike action on May 31.
LIRR strike negotiations near May 16 deadline

23.05.2026

LIRR strike agreement puts MTA budget claims under scrutiny

The LIRR strike agreement covers 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers. At a Wednesday board meeting, Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials described it as “within [the agency’s] financial plan.
West Midlands Railway strikes: services and refunds

22.05.2026

West Midlands Railway strikes: routes, times and refunds

West Midlands Railway strikes are bringing “significant disruption” as planned TSSA walkouts begin. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
BLET 5-year contract ratification: pay, health, and leave terms

22.05.2026

CPKC engineers reject tentative agreement in 11 states

The CPKC tentative agreement rejection was confirmed by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
LIRR strike threat raises backup commute concerns

19.05.2026

L.I.R.R. strike ends, but Tuesday service remains limited

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London Northwestern Railway strike action timetable changes

18.05.2026

London Northwestern Railway strike action limits trains

London Northwestern Railway strike action is scheduled for two days next week. The operator is advising passengers to plan ahead.
The TTC has announced a $2.3 billion single-source contract with Alstom for Line 2 subway cars, aiming to boost Ontario manufacturing and secure reliable trains for Toronto’s growing transit network.

18.05.2026

TTC and CUPE Local 2 talks face World Cup pressure

TTC and CUPE Local 2 talks continued Saturday after two deadline extensions. Contract negotiations moved first past midnight and then beyond a 6 p.
LIRR strike negotiations near May 16 deadline

18.05.2026

LIRR strike stops Long Island Rail Road service

The LIRR strike has shut down service on the country’s busiest commuter rail system. Five labor unions representing Long Island Rail Road employees walked out.