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Suburban Rail Loop TBMs Alice and Hacia are in Burwood’s launch shaft before tunnelling begins toward Glen Waverley in Melbourne.

03.08.2026

Suburban Rail Loop TBMs Set for Burwood Tunnelling

Sydney Metro platform with screen doors and an arched ceiling at Martin Place Station

03.08.2026

Hunter Street Station Cavern Opens for Public Tour

Driverless Sydney Metro train approaching Sydenham station on electrified tracks.

03.08.2026

Southwest Metro Enters Its Final Trial Running Phase

An ONCF Al Boraq high-speed train standing at Tangier Terminus in Morocco.

30.07.2026

Newcastle–Sydney High-Speed Rail Adviser Appointed

AUSTRALIA: The High Speed Rail Authority has appointed a Keolis-led partnership as the Newcastle–Sydney high-speed rail adviser for business, operations and maintenance during the project’s development phase.
Existing NSW TrainLink intercity train beside another passenger train at Newcastle Interchange, shown as illustrative route context

27.07.2026

Keolis-Led Team Becomes Australian High-Speed Rail Adviser

AUSTRALIA: A Keolis-led team will advise Australia’s first high-speed rail line, embedding operational, maintenance and safety expertise in the Newcastle–Sydney project during its two-year development phase.
CFL and SNCF regional trains at Luxembourg railway station

22.07.2026

Luxembourg Questions Exclusion From Brussels–Basel TGV

Luxembourg is seeking answers after the planned Brussels–Basel TGV service excluded the country from a new cross-border route scheduled to begin operating in July 2027.
California high-speed rail signs consortium deal

07.07.2026

California high-speed rail signs consortium agreement

California high-speed rail expansion will receive financing and delivery support through a co-development agreement between the California High-Speed Rail Authority and Momentum Alliance Partners, a consortium of infrastructure, investment and rail operations firms.

01.06.2026

TGV-M market authorisation clears key launch hurdle

TGV-M market authorisation now brings France’s new high-speed train closer to its passenger debut. The European Union Agency for Railways approval clears one of the final regulatory steps before TGV INOUI services begin later in 2026.
SNCF railway lottery offers 10,000 prizes

17.05.2026

SNCF railway lottery offers 10,000 prizes

SNCF railway lottery “La France à gratter” has been introduced by SNCF Voyageurs. It is for customers of TGV INOUI, OUIGO, and INTERCITÉS.
SNCF strike in June threat grows over wages, fragmentation

23.04.2026

SNCF strike in June threatened by four rail unions

Four major French railway unions are now threatening SNCF strike in June. They are CGT Cheminots, UNSA-Ferroviaire, SUD-Rail, and CFDT Cheminots.
SNCF Italy high-speed rail market clears first access step

12.03.2026

SNCF Italy high-speed rail market moves closer to launch

SNCF Italy high-speed rail market plans moved closer. Italy’s competition watchdog accepted commitments from the rail infrastructure manager.
Avelia Horizon high-speed trains

19.01.2026

Alstom Avelia Horizon order adds 15 trains for SNCF

Alstom Avelia Horizon order has expanded after SNCF Voyageurs approved the purchase of 15 additional Avelia Horizon very high-speed trainsets on 19 January 2026, as outlined in an Alstom press release.
Rail strike in France — SNCF says services mostly normal

13.01.2026

Rail strike in France: SNCF expects limited disruption

A rail strike in France is taking place on Tuesday, January 13, but SNCF says disruption should be limited, as reported by Railway Pro.
SNCF Voyageurs Expands Operations with Région Sud Contract

22.10.2025

SNCF Voyageurs Expands Operations with Région Sud Contract

SNCF Voyageurs gained significant €1. 8 billion contract won by SNCF Voyageurs from Région Sud for the provision of Zou! regionals, expanding the operation and promoting sustainable transportation throughout south France.

06.10.2025

Public Demand Grows to Preserve Nightjet Night Trains

Some 60,000 or more have signed a Save Nightjet campaign for the preservation of Nightjet night trains, asking for France and the EU to sustain subsidies and ensure the future of cross-border sustainably powered rail transport.