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Newcastle to Sydney high-speed trains approaching a proposed station

16.07.2026

Bechtel Joins Newcastle to Sydney High-Speed Rail Plan

Two Sydney Metro trains during Southwest Metro testing at Bankstown

16.07.2026

Southwest Metro Testing Enters Final Stage in Sydney

Bridge strike detection trial begins in Ipswich

15.07.2026

Bridge strike detection trial starts at Ipswich bridges

South Australia regained control of Adelaide tram services, ending privatization to ensure accountability, better integration, and transparent performance for passengers across the network.

16.09.2025

Tram services return to public control in Adelaide

The South Australian government restored direct government management of Adelaide tram services, and the initiative delivers on a key election commitment while ensuring accountability, integration, and long-term benefits to passengers on the city’s growing transport network.
Wirye Tram in Seoul: testing, route and launch by 2026

16.09.2025

Wirye Tram in Seoul marks a new era of urban transport

The city’s Wirye Tram has commenced initial trial runs on a test track in North Chungcheong in an important expansion in the city’s urban transport system.
Alstom secures €538m contract for battery trains in New Zealand

08.09.2025

Alstom secures €538m contract for battery trains in New Zealand

Alstom was awarded a €538m New Zealand contract covering 18 battery-electric commuter trains and 35 years’ fleet maintenance in a transaction securing Wellington’s regional railway network’s future sustainability.
Halle city in Germany has initiated the test run for the new-generation Stadler TINA tram during the process of modernizing the public transportation system ahead of full-scale commercial runs.

04.09.2025

Trial operation of the new Stadler TINA tram begins in Halle

Halle city in Germany has initiated the test run for the new-generation Stadler TINA tram during the process of modernizing the public transportation system ahead of full-scale commercial runs.
Adelaide’s trams return to public control in 2025

03.09.2025

Adelaide’s trams return to public control in 2025

Adelaide's trams returned to city ownership. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Krakow has ordered 30 modern Pesa trams, with deliveries starting in early 2028 and completion expected by 2029

23.08.2025

Krakow Upgrades Tram Fleet with Pesa

Krakow has ordered 30 modern Pesa trams, with deliveries starting in early 2028 and completion expected by 2029. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Tbilisi is actively investing in its transport network as the city plans to build new tram and metro lines to enhance convenience and mobility for residents

23.08.2025

Tbilisi develops transport: new tram and metro projects

Tbilisi is actively investing in its transport network as the city plans to build new tram and metro lines to enhance convenience and mobility for residents.

21.08.2025

Škoda Group modernizes Cottbus tram fleet with new ForCity Plus

On August 15, 2025, Škoda Group delivered the first seven ForCity Plus 47T trams to Cottbusverkehr, and they are already operating on city routes.
In Bratislava, the extension of tram line No. 3 to the southern edge of Petržalka has been completed, improving transport access to the city’s largest district and enhancing the overall quality of urban mobility

18.08.2025

Bratislava opens new section of tram line No. 3

In Bratislava, the extension of tram line No. 3 to the southern edge of Petržalka has been completed, improving transport access to the city’s largest district and enhancing the overall quality of urban mobility.
The 58.7-meter ForCity Smart 38T was delivered by Skoda Group to Germany, completing the RNV contract and setting a world record for tram length

15.08.2025

ForCity Smart 38T: the world’s longest tram for Germany

The 58. 7-meter ForCity Smart 38T was delivered by Skoda Group to Germany, completing the RNV contract and setting a world record for tram length.
The first Hyundai Rotem tram for Edmonton’s Valley Line West has arrived, and before entering service, it must undergo at least 2,000 kilometers of test runs.

12.08.2025

Hyundai Rotem begins tram deliveries for Valley Line in Edmonton

The first Hyundai Rotem tram for Edmonton’s Valley Line West has arrived, and before entering service, it must undergo at least 2,000 kilometers of test runs.
Teleste signed a strategic agreement with Hitachi Rail to equip Florence trams with advanced onboard systems, improve passenger safety, and enhance the comfort of urban electric transport

11.08.2025

Teleste and Hitachi Rail launch strategic partnership in Florence

Teleste signed a strategic agreement with Hitachi Rail to equip Florence trams with advanced onboard systems, improve passenger safety, and enhance the comfort of urban electric transport.