Month: November 2025

Amtrak has embarked on a massive $705 million project to renovate the Ivy City Railway Station in Washington DC and make the station suitable for the next generation of ‘Airo’ trains scheduled to enter platforms in 2027. This comprehensive effort reinforces Amtrak’s plan to ensure reliability and comfort on its 🚘

Mid Cornwall Metro Test Period Extended

The Mid Cornwall Metro project, which aims to transform Cornwall’s transport system, needs additional time during the test signalling phase. Network Rail has extended the temporary track closure between Newquay and Par until 18 November to fully test the safety of the system. This extension is critical to ensure that 🚘

Structural Railway Reform in the UK

A new UK-wide proposal for a new Railways Bill is set to spark the biggest change in the country’s railway sector for decades. The legislation enables the creation of a new public body, Great British Railways (GBR), which will integrate all the UK’s railways under one roof and build a 🚘

GAZIRAY Reached 14.5 Million Passengers in Three Years

GAZİRAY, the urban rail system project of Gaziantep, has proved its success with its usage figures while leaving behind the third year of its commissioning. Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Fatma Şahin announced that a total of 14 million 505 thousand 446 people have preferred GAZIRAY since the beginning of the 🚘

Environmentalist Breakthrough in Rail Systems and Maritime

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Uraloğlu detailed the steps Turkey has taken in the railway, maritime and aviation sectors to achieve its decarbonisation target. It is stated that railway transportwill be emphasised in achieving Turkey’s 2053 net zero emission target. Growth in Railway Network and Increase in Freight Share The 🚘

13 Million Saplings Planted with Each YHT Ticket One Sapling Campaign

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry signed the “Every Ticket is a Sapling, Our Love is Green Homeland Campaign”, a strategic environmental project. The signing ceremony, which was held with the participation of Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, and İbrahim Yumaklı, 🚘

Kocaeli’s Akçaray Tramway Carries 55 Thousand Passengers Daily

Operated by Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality subsidiary UlaşımPark A.Ş., Akçaray Tramway Line breathes life into urban transport with an average daily passenger capacity of 55 thousand. While the rails are maintained at night by expert teams, passengers enjoy safe and comfortable transport. SAFE AND LONG-LASTING JOURNEY Infrastructure maintenance and repairs are 🚘

Amtrak San Joaquins, Gold Runner A symbol of innovation and heritage

California’s expanding passenger train service, formerly known as San Joaquins, now has a new identity: Gold Runner. This rebranding was promoted as the first step in a long-term strategy that integrates with the innovative vision of California’s sustainable transport plan for the future. Gold Runner A symbol of innovation and 🚘

West Coast Express Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Renewable Diesel

TransLink, Vancouver’s public transit agency, celebrated the 30th anniversary of the West Coast Express (WCE) route, the only commuter rail service in Western Canada, with significant achievements in innovation and sustainability. WCE, which connects downtown Vancouver to Mission City via eight main stations and operates Monday-Friday rush hour service, has 🚘

International Award for New Zealand’s EF Class Locomotives

Innovations driven by government investment in New Zealand’s rail network have propelled KiwiRail’s EF electric locomotives to internationally recognised success. The EF class locomotives were awarded a prestigious Engineering Heritage Award by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for their unique engineering heritage and contribution to a cleaner environment. This 🚘

Turkey Launches National High Speed Train in 2026

Turkey is accelerating its nationalisation move with the aim of ending foreign dependence in the railway sector and bringing domestic technology to the top. Giant projects carried out under the coordination of TÜRASAŞ are preparing to give concrete results in 2026. At the end of this critical year, the first 🚘

NJ Transit Completes Mahwah Station Renovation

NJ Transit continues its statewide effort to improve the rail system throughout New Jersey, providing passengers with greater comfort, safety and improved connectivity. In this context, the extensive exterior renovation of Mahwah Station in Bergen County was successfully completed. By prioritising safety, accessibility and sustainability, the company increases the long-term 🚘

Train Accident Paralyses Transport in England

A train derailment near the Shap region of England on Monday disrupted railway services between London and Scotland. The probable cause of the accident, which resulted in the derailment of a Pendolino train, is suspected to be a landslide in the area. This incident led to the temporary closure of 🚘

Alstom Awarded 4.5 Year Train Maintenance Contract in UK

Alstom, a global leader in intelligent and sustainable mobility, has announced the signing of a new four-and-a-half-year Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with South Western Railway (SWR) in the UK, marking a significant milestone. this £66 million (€76 million) contract aims to support the operation and performance of 🚘

Train Accident in India: Death toll Rises to 8

The number of people killed in Tuesday’s train accident in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh has risen to 8. Authorities reported that about 17 people were also seriously injured in the incident. Accident Details and Rescue Operations The accident occurred in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, when a passenger train collided with 🚘

Oral Health Awareness at a Young Age: Important Steps Beginning with an Expert’s Warning

Step into a safe smile with important steps and practical suggestions starting with expert warnings about oral health at a young age.

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Netherlands Starts Testing Autonomous Freight Trains

Autonomous freight trains are successfully running the first phase of their tests on the critical Betuwe Line between the Port of Rotterdam and the German border. This large-scale initiative aims to test automated remote-controlled systems (ATO) that will modernise freight trains in Europe and create an efficiency revolution in rail 🚘

DB ESG Opens Rail Technology Centre in Derby

DB ESG, part of Deutsche Bahn (DB) Systemtechnik, has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its presence in the UK rail sector. The company has opened its new Rail Technology Centre in Derby, a 1,670-square-metre (18,000-square-foot) site that serves as a key hub for research, testing and application of 🚘

Indian Railways Overtakes US and Russia in Freight Volume

Indian Railways announced that it ranked second globally in freight transport volume , surpassing the USA and Russia. While this record performance reinforces India’s position as a new power centre in the world logistics market, the key to success is the introduction of the Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) project. DFC 🚘

Japan to Renew Jakarta’s Metro Fleet

As part of its efforts to modernise urban transport, PT MRT Jakarta has taken an important step forward for Phase Two of the Jakarta Metro North-South (NS) Line. The company signed an agreement on 21 October 2025 with a consortium of Japanese companies Sumitomo and Nippon Sharyo to provide eight 🚘

EIA Process Started for Turkiye Konya’s New Tram Line

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for “Fetih-Ahmet Özcan-Fatih Işıklar Tram Line”, which is an important project of Konya Metropolitan Municipality to relieve urban transport, has been officially started. The Project Introduction File was submitted to the Governorship of Konya for examination. 8.3 Billion TL Budget and Three Districts According to 🚘

Rail Renewal Work for Line Safety in Izmir Metro

An intensive maintenance work is being carried out on the metro line, which constitutes one of the main arteries of urban transport in Izmir, at night until the morning. The maintenance teams, who started working after the last service, replaced approximately 400 metres of rails to ensure line safety. By 🚘

Prostate Cancer Under Control with Early Diagnosis

Private Health Hospital Urology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Erem Asil stated that prostate cancer, one of the most common types of cancer in men, can be completely cured thanks to early diagnosis. Pointing out that prostate cancer does not always give symptoms, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erem Asil said, “Frequent urination, burning 🚘

Miniature Train Enthusiasts Meet At This Fair

Railway modelling enthusiasts will gather on 8 and 9 November 2025 at La Ferté-sous-Jouarrein the Seine-et-Marne region, about 60 kilometres east of Paris. Organised by the Les Hameaux Fertois association, in partnership with AMFI (Amicale des Modélistes Ferroviaires Indépendants), this 3rd modelling fair is set to be an unmissable event 🚘

New Guest in Space: 3I/ATLAS Brighter Than Expected

Scientists said that 3I/ATLAS, which was first seen in July, shone much faster than they expected, emphasising that they closely monitored the object, which entered the solar system from interstellar space and became the third in history. Emphasising that comets usually form a tail of gas and dust as they 🚘

Zelensky thanks the employees of the Ukrainian Railways