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California high-speed rail funding case dropped in court

11.01.2026

California high-speed rail funding lawsuit ends as strategy shifts

China railway passenger trips 2025 rise to 4.59bn

09.01.2026

China railway passenger trips 2025 reach 4.59bn journeys

Talgo maintenance contract Uzbekistan: EUR 80m, 10 years

04.01.2026

Talgo maintenance contract Uzbekistan: 10-year UTY deal

The experimental Velaro Novo car, tested on the Leipzig–Erfurt section, reached a speed of 405 km/h, confirming the platform’s potential from Siemens Mobility for future high-speed rail corridors.

30.06.2025

Experimental Velaro Novo Car Reaches 405 km/h in Germany

The experimental Velaro Novo car, tested on the Leipzig–Erfurt section, reached a speed of 405 km/h, confirming the platform’s potential from Siemens Mobility for future high-speed rail corridors.
Chicago Metro will implement DAS technology from Sensonic to automatically detect foreign objects and improve rail condition monitoring under a pilot project.

30.06.2025

Chicago Metro to Deploy DAS Technology from Sensonic

Chicago Metro will implement DAS technology from Sensonic to automatically detect foreign objects and improve rail condition monitoring under a pilot project.
France has successfully tested auto-coupling technology that automatically connects and disconnects railcars while moving at speeds of up to 120 km/h

30.06.2025

Innovative Auto-Coupling Tested in France While in Motion

France has successfully tested auto-coupling technology that automatically connects and disconnects railcars while moving at speeds of up to 120 km/h.
Colas Rail UK Completes Coventry CVLR Demonstrator Track Project

30.06.2025

Colas Rail UK Completes Coventry CVLR Demonstrator Track Project

Colas Rail UK has completed construction of the Coventry CVLR test track, delivering a greener and faster light rail solution for small and medium-sized cities in the UK.
Japan’s railway operators are adopting new ticket technologies, including facial recognition and contactless cards, to simplify gate access and meet the needs of rising international tourism

30.06.2025

Ticket Innovations Transform Japan’s Railway Access

Japan’s railway operators are adopting new ticket technologies, including facial recognition and contactless cards, to simplify gate access and meet the needs of rising international tourism.
Auckland’s City Rail Link has achieved two top-tier ratings from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council, setting a historic sustainability benchmark for transport infrastructure in New Zealand and Australia

28.06.2025

Auckland’s City Rail Link Sets Sustainability Benchmark

Auckland’s City Rail Link has achieved two top-tier ratings from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council, setting a historic sustainability benchmark for transport infrastructure in New Zealand and Australia.

28.06.2025

China Completes Main Span of High-Speed Rail Bridge Project

China has completed the main structure of the Cenxi span, the longest tied-arch bridge now being built for its high-speed rail system.
A new prototype hydrogen locomotive was unveiled by SITAV at the Hydrogen Expo in Piacenza, designed for shunting and last-mile operations where electrification is impractical.

27.06.2025

Prototype Hydrogen Locomotive Unveiled for Industrial Use

A new prototype hydrogen locomotive was unveiled by SITAV at the Hydrogen Expo in Piacenza, designed for shunting and last-mile operations where electrification is impractical.
Brisbane invests in smart mobility ahead of 2032 Games

26.06.2025

Brisbane invests in smart mobility ahead of 2032 Games

Brisbane is preparing for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games by upgrading both physical infrastructure and intelligent digital systems to shape a more inclusive and future-ready city.
Pecovasa has completed a digital upgrade of its fleet, equipping 350 car transport wagons with telematics, including GPS, sensors, and AI tools for transport control.

25.06.2025

Pecovasa Implements Telematics Across Entire Car Transport Wagon Fleet

Pecovasa has completed a digital upgrade of its fleet, equipping 350 car transport wagons with telematics, including GPS, sensors, and AI tools for transport control.
China successfully conducted a test of a magnetic train that accelerated to 650 km/h in just 7 seconds on a 1 km track in Hubei Province.

24.06.2025

China tested a maglev train at 650 km/h in just 7 seconds

China successfully conducted a test of a magnetic train that accelerated to 650 km/h in just 7 seconds on a 1 km track in Hubei Province.
DLRR has modernized two M62 diesel locomotives for Rail Cargo Hungaria, boosting the company’s flexibility in strategic freight operations

24.06.2025

DLRR modernized locomotives for Rail Cargo Hungaria

DLRR has modernized two M62 diesel locomotives for Rail Cargo Hungaria, boosting the company’s flexibility in strategic freight operations.