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Auckland train at Karanga-a-Hape Station on the City Rail Link

31.08.2026

Auckland City Rail Link Opens to Passengers September 13

Driverless Thessaloniki Metro train during testing

31.08.2026

Kalamaria Extension Opens With Five New Stations

Aerial view of Brotherton Bridge across the River Aire

31.08.2026

Brotherton Bridge Repairs Disrupt Yorkshire Rail Travel

Siemens Mobility Avenio on the Greater Copenhagen Light Rail

28.08.2026

Greater Copenhagen Light Rail Opens All 29 Stations

The Greater Copenhagen Light Rail is now fully operational, with all 29 stations open along the 28-kilometre route between Ishøj and Lundtofte.
Amtrak Charger locomotive on a Midwest corridor

20.08.2026

Wisconsin’s $140.7M Charger Grant Isn’t a Wisconsin Project

USA: The award of up to $140. 7 million for overhauling as many as 41 Charger locomotives is not a Wisconsin-only project.
Frecciarossa 1000 high-speed train at Paris Gare de Lyon

20.08.2026

Australia Wants Proven High-Speed Trains, Not New Ones

AUSTRALIA: Three groups have been shortlisted to develop the country's first high-speed trains, which will be based on proven trains and systems already operating elsewhere rather than designed from scratch.
Siemens Vectron locomotive on Serbian railway tracks

19.08.2026

Srbijavoz Signs €35M Deal for Six New Vectron Locomotives

SERBIA: State passenger operator Srbijavoz has signed a €35. 35 million contract, excluding VAT, with Siemens Mobility for six new multi-system electric Vectron locomotives to replace equipment the company's own director calls unreliable and more than 40 years old.
Bavaria hydrogen trains will enter regular service in December 2026 on the 32.3-km Mühldorf–Burghausen route after testing.

11.08.2026

Bavaria’s First Hydrogen Trains Set for December Service

GERMANY: Three Siemens Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains are undergoing testing and crew training before entering regular passenger service on Südostbayernbahn’s Mühldorf–Burghausen route at the December 2026 timetable change.
Bakerloo line 1972 Tube Stock train at Stonebridge Park

09.08.2026

TfL Advances Plans to Replace 1972 Bakerloo Line Trains

UK: Transport for London has appointed AECOM to assess depot and siding changes needed for a future Bakerloo Line fleet, advancing preparations to replace trains that entered service in 1972.
Amtrak Cascades Airo trainset near King Street Station in Seattle

09.08.2026

Record Amtrak Ridership Puts Pressure on Fleet Capacity

USA: Amtrak’s record 34. 5 million trips in FY 2025 are adding pressure to fleet capacity as NextGen Acela expands in service and Airo trainsets move through testing.
HS2 Rail Systems Ramp-Up After 2029 Civils

07.08.2026

HS2 Rail Systems Ramp-Up Follows 2029 Civils Milestone

UK: HS2 plans to complete the bulk of civil engineering between Old Oak Common and Birmingham Curzon Street in 2029, clearing the way for phased track and rail-systems installation.
Rendering of a Western Sydney Airport metro train on elevated track near the airport.

07.08.2026

Western Sydney Airport Metro Train Makes Room for Luggage

AUSTRALIA: The first Western Sydney Airport metro train has arrived in Sydney with wider aisles, dedicated luggage storage and passenger features designed specifically for journeys to the new airport.
First Western Sydney Airport Train Revealed

04.08.2026

Sydney Metro Unveils First Western Sydney Airport Train

AUSTRALIA: Sydney Metro has unveiled the first three-car train for its Western Sydney Airport line, moving the 645-passenger unit into static testing before dynamic trials begin later in 2026.
Athens Metro Line 1 train standing at Piraeus station

02.08.2026

Athens Metro Begins Regenerative Braking Tests on Line 1

GREECE: Athens Metro has begun testing a regenerative braking system on Line 1 that STASY expects to recover 4,500 MWh annually, equal to 12.
A new London Underground 2024 Stock train approaches Turnham Green during a test run.

31.07.2026

Piccadilly Line Closures Disrupt Heathrow Journeys

UK: Piccadilly line closures are affecting journeys across London on 11 non-consecutive days through August 27, including a weekend suspension of direct Tube service to Heathrow Airport.