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New CAF automatic train during testing on the Madrid Metro network

31.08.2026

Madrid Metro Line 6 driverless trains start night testing

Purple Line light rail vehicle testing beneath the Baltimore-Washington Parkway

20.07.2026

Purple Line Live Wire Testing Reaches Bethesda Station

CAF ATR 465 tilting diesel multiple unit at the Velim test circuit

17.07.2026

ATR 465 Train Test Reaches 150 km/h Across Sardinia

CAF Delivers First Urbos Tram to Marseille for T3 Line Expansion

27.07.2025

CAF Delivers First Urbos Tram to Marseille for T3 Line Expansion

CAF has delivered the first Urbos 100X tram to Marseille, marking a key milestone in the city’s transit expansion and preparing for service on the extended T3 line.
Amsterdam Plans Major Tram Fleet Upgrade with 78 New Vehicles

27.07.2025

Amsterdam Plans Major Tram Fleet Upgrade with 78 New Vehicles

Amsterdam is preparing a $426 million investment to upgrade its tram network by adding 78 new trams by 2032, ensuring modern technology and better service for residents and visitors.
Hitachi Rail to Modernize South Yorkshire Supertram Network

24.07.2025

Hitachi Rail to Modernize South Yorkshire Supertram Network

Hitachi Rail has signed a 15-year framework agreement with SYMCA to modernize South Yorkshire’s Supertram, introducing digital upgrades that improve passenger experience and operational reliability.
Singapore introduces new driverless LRT trains

24.07.2025

Singapore launches new driverless trains for LRT lines

Singapore introduced driverless trains from Mitsubishi on the Sengkang-Punggol LRT network, modernizing urban mobility and boosting efficiency for passengers across the city.
Hyundai Rotem Submits Bid for Warsaw Tram Contract

23.07.2025

Hyundai Rotem Targets Warsaw with Major Tram Project Bid

Hyundai Rotem has submitted a bid for Warsaw’s new tram project, signaling its ambition to expand in Europe’s urban rail market and strengthen its position through advanced and cost-effective transport solutions.
Yellow Rail Wins Contract for Croydon Tram Overhaul

22.07.2025

Major Contract Secured for Croydon Tram Bogie and Brake Overhaul

Yellow Rail secured a major contract to refurbish bogies and brake systems on 12 Croydon trams, ensuring reliable performance and extending service life for one of London’s key light rail networks.
Keolis Besançon Mobilités has unveiled the first Alstom Citadis in Besançon at its depot. The five-section low-floor tram has already arrived and will undergo testing throughout the summer. It is expected to enter regular service in September

07.07.2025

Alstom Citadis in Besançon — the new tram is on the tracks

Keolis Besançon Mobilités has unveiled the first Alstom Citadis in Besançon at its depot. The five-section low-floor tram has already arrived and will undergo testing throughout the summer.
Alstom delivered its first state-of-the-art metro train to Turin on July 3, 2025, advancing the city’s Line 1 expansion and modernization efforts with enhanced technology and improved passenger comfort

04.07.2025

Alstom Delivers First High-Tech Metro Train to Turin Line 1

Alstom delivered its first state-of-the-art metro train to Turin on July 3, 2025, advancing the city’s Line 1 expansion and modernization efforts with enhanced technology and improved passenger comfort.
GVB to remain public transport operator in Amsterdam

04.07.2025

Amsterdam Expands Public Transport with New GVB Contract

Amsterdam confirmed GVB will continue operating its metro, tram, bus, and ferry services under a new contract focused on growth and sustainability.
In June, Škoda Group completed the delivery of 22 ForCity Smart 40T trams to public transport operator PMDP in Plzeň, enabling the city to fully phase out its high-floor Tatra trams.

30.06.2025

Škoda Group Completes ForCity Smart Tram Delivery to Plzeň

In June, Škoda Group completed the delivery of 22 ForCity Smart 40T trams to public transport operator PMDP in Plzeň, enabling the city to fully phase out its high-floor Tatra trams.
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.
Saskatchewan Increases Short-Line Rail Funding by 88 Percent

27.06.2025

Saskatchewan Increases Short-Line Rail Funding by 88 Percent

Saskatchewan has increased its short-line rail infrastructure funding to $1 million in 2024, representing an 88% boost aimed at supporting trade, rural growth, and export-driven transport.