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Construction site of the Jintang undersea tunnel cutter replacement operation

19.08.2026

How China’s “Deep-Sea Space Station” Cracked an Undersea Rail Problem

Express Service locomotive plant in Ruse with locomotives outside the production workshops

18.08.2026

Modernized Series 55 Locomotive on Show at Bulgarian Plant

CN hybrid-electric yard locomotive under testing

18.08.2026

CN’s Hybrid Locomotive Pilot Triples in Size

ABB traction systems for Mumbai Metro ordered for 40 trains

29.01.2026

ABB traction systems for Mumbai Metro: 40 trains for Lines 5 and 6

ABB traction systems for Mumbai Metro are set to power a new fleet after ABB secured a major contract from Titagarh Rail Systems to supply traction equipment along with train control and management systems (TCMS) for the network’s next expansion phase, as set out in an ABB news release.
Hitachi technologies for Sydney Metro West: CCS and iCOM scope

29.01.2026

Hitachi technologies for Sydney Metro West set for new contract role

Hitachi technologies for Sydney Metro West are set to play a central role in the delivery of advanced systems for the new 24-kilometre underground metro line linking Greater Parramatta with Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD), as outlined in the Sydney Metro West project overview.

27.01.2026

Wheel and brake condition monitoring: GBXLE teams with Amsted Digital

Wheel and brake condition monitoring is becoming more common in freight wagon maintenance as Greenbrier Leasing Europe (GBXLE) works with Amsted Digital Solutions SAS (Amsted Digital) on a collaborative bogie monitoring initiative for Europe’s rail freight sector.
Hydrogen-powered train project in Türkiye: UK protocol

26.01.2026

Hydrogen-powered train project in Türkiye moves into R&D

Hydrogen-powered train project in Türkiye is moving forward after the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure signed a cooperation protocol with partners in the United Kingdom, as reported by Railway Pro.
L0 Series maglev train: Tokyo–Nagoya at 603 km/h

26.01.2026

L0 Series maglev train aims to halve Tokyo–Nagoya trips

L0 Series maglev train testing is moving forward in Japan, with Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) running trials of the Japanese Maglev technology, as reported by Euronews.
Hangzhou Bay Cross-Sea Railway Bridge: tower topped out

25.01.2026

Hangzhou Bay Cross-Sea Railway Bridge hits key tower milestone

China’s Hangzhou Bay Cross-Sea Railway Bridge has marked a new milestone, with the first main tower topped out on January 16, as reported by CGTN.
Japan L0 Series maglev: 603.5 km/h and the Europe test

23.01.2026

Japan L0 Series maglev: speed, costs and Europe hurdles

Japan L0 Series maglev targets 603. 5 km/h.
Knorr-Bremse acquisition of Duagon Group: rail electronics push

13.01.2026

Knorr-Bremse acquisition of Duagon Group strengthens rail tech

Knorr-Bremse acquisition of Duagon Group has been completed in a transaction valued at EUR 500 million, as stated in the Knorr-Bremse newsroom.
£49 million signalling works: Alstom upgrades key route

08.01.2026

£49 million signalling works complete on Portsmouth Direct line

£49 million signalling works on the Portsmouth Direct line have been completed by Alstom, bringing new signalling equipment, first-of-type level crossing solutions and related assets to the section between Farncombe in Surrey and Petersfield in Hampshire (as outlined by Alstom).
Shinkansen extensions under scrutiny in Japan’s rail review

04.01.2026

Shinkansen extensions under scrutiny as Japan weighs next steps

Shinkansen extensions under scrutiny is now shaping Japan’s discussion about what comes next for high speed rail, as the country grapples with a declining and less economically active population and escalating construction costs, as outlined by Railway Gazette International, where Mike Bent considers the challenges and options.
Battery electric locomotives in Australia for heavy haul

26.12.2025

Battery electric locomotives in Australia enter service

Battery electric locomotives in Australia are now working on active mining railways, offering a way to reduce diesel use without waiting for new catenary infrastructure.
EMU-370 high-speed train: Korea targets 370 kph service

23.12.2025

EMU-370 high-speed train: Korea’s 370 kph rail breakthrough

The EMU-370 high-speed train is South Korea’s newly developed next-generation high-speed train designed for 370 kilometers per hour in commercial service, a level the government says would make it the world’s second-fastest by operating speed.