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Union Pacific freight locomotives on tracks in Portland, Oregon

26.08.2026

STB orders unfiltered workpapers in UP-NS review

Norfolk and Western Railway passenger car in Hinton, West Virginia

25.08.2026

Norfolk & Western Power Car 409 Faces Deadline

Amtrak Pennsylvanian train passing Horseshoe Curve in Pennsylvania

25.08.2026

Second Daily Pennsylvanian Train Set for Mid-November

Hydrogen-battery switcher locomotive in the US

19.12.2025

Hydrogen-battery switcher locomotive enters service in the US

A hydrogen-battery switcher locomotive has entered service in the United States: since autumn, the four-axle unit has been used at the facilities of freight operator Sierra Northern Railway in West Sacramento.

110 MW solar power plant for NCRTC: clean power for Namo Bharat

19.12.2025

110 MW solar power plant for NCRTC to energise Namo Bharat

The 110 MW solar power plant for NCRTC is being developed in Uttar Pradesh to supply renewable electricity for the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor (as previously covered by Railway Supply).

Commercial maglev operation permit: a step for Max Bögl

16.12.2025

Commercial maglev operation permit in Germany

Commercial maglev operation in Europe has moved a step forward: Germany’s TSB Betriebs (part of construction group Max Bögl) has received a license from the German Federal Railway Authority to operate maglev lines for public use, according to a note published on the Transport System Bögl website.

Order to deploy maglev at Deendayal Port — TuTr project

16.12.2025

Order to deploy maglev at Deendayal Port: what the contract covers

The order to deploy maglev at Deendayal Port has been formalised through a contract with startup TuTr Hyperloop to organise freight movements across the port area using magnetic-levitation technology, as reported by Metro Rail Today.

Hitachi Rail signalling technology: SBB’s 1.5bn programme

15.12.2025

Hitachi Rail signalling technology to modernise SBB network

Hitachi Rail signalling technology is set to be rolled out across the Swiss rail network under a new agreement with SBB. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Tunnel boring machine retrieval: Sydney Metro West TBMs

12.12.2025

Tunnel boring machine retrieval starts for Sydney Metro West

Tunnel boring machine retrieval is now underway on Sydney Metro West after two machines completed their work on part of the project’s tunnels, as outlined by Sydney Metro.

Fortescue battery-electric locomotives: delivery and launch plans

11.12.2025

Fortescue battery-electric locomotives for Pilbara

Fortescue battery-electric locomotives are now entering the commissioning phase, with the Australian mining and heavy-haul rail operator taking delivery of two 14.

10.12.2025

BNSF ODIN track inspection system moves onto locomotives

The BNSF ODIN track inspection system is set to drive a major expansion in how BNSF Railway monitors its infrastructure, relying on locomotives in regular revenue service to carry out automated track geometry inspections.

FRA waiver for ATI technology expands field tests

10.12.2025

FRA waiver for ATI technology improves US rail safety

As reported by Railway-News, the FRA waiver for ATI technology, recently approved by the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Railroad Safety Board, allows US railroads to expand field testing of automated track inspection (ATI) systems.

Madison Police Department drone program backed by Norfolk Southern

06.12.2025

Madison Police Department drone program boosts rail and community safety

The Madison Police Department drone program in Madison, Alabama, is getting a major boost, thanks to a Norfolk Southern Safety First grant that supports both residents and rail operations.

04.12.2025

Driverless battery-powered shuttle EcoTrain unveiled

The driverless battery-powered shuttle EcoTrain has been presented in France as a new solution for low-traffic railway lines.

Wabtec and UGL delivered the first Evolution locomotive for Pacific National

02.12.2025

Wabtec Frauscher acquisition boosts digital rail signaling

The Wabtec Frauscher acquisition strengthens the group’s Digital Intelligence business by bringing Frauscher Sensor Technology Group GmbH (“Frauscher”) into Wabtec Corporation’s portfolio.