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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 🚘

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 🚘

Zelensky thanks the employees of the Ukrainian Railways

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky issued a message of thanks to the railway logistics workers who helped the country to survive even under war conditions. Zelenski appreciated the efforts of railway workers, underlining their vital role in keeping the country connected. Fast Recovery and Uninterrupted Transport Despite Attacks Zelensky noted 🚘

A Magical Christmas Journey with Santa Steam Express

To celebrate its 160th year of service, Queensland Railway is organising a special event that will both offer a nostalgic heritage journey and raise funds for an important cause: Santa Steam Express. This heritage train journey aims to keep history alive by bringing families together in the picturesque Brisbane suburbs 🚘

Sydney Metro Opening Postponed to 2026

As the start of critical testing of driverless trains on Sydney Metro’s Sydenham-Bankstown line in the southern suburbs approaches, the project is once again facing delays. The line, which was planned to be put into service in 2024 by the previous government, is expected to delay the start of commercial 🚘

New CAF Metro Trains Start Service in Naples

In the port city of Naples, a new series of CAF trains has entered service on Line 11 (assumed to be the Circumflegrea line, no Line 11 information provided), operated by the local transport authority Ente Autonomo Volturno (EAV). This is an important step in modernising the city’s railway line 🚘

Alarm Bells in US Freight Transport

Union Pacific Railroad’s (UP) proposed takeover of Norfolk Southern (NS), with an estimated value of approximately $85 billion, has the potential to significantly reshape US freight logistics. However, the proposed merger has been met with stiff opposition from industry rivals Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), Canadian National (CN) and BNSF 🚘

CIS Railway Cooperation Meeting was held in Bishkek

The 3rd Meeting of the Railway Cooperation Working Group and Heads of Railway Administrations organised by the Organisation of Turkic States (CSTO) was held in Bishkek with the participation of sister countries. During the meeting, the issues of developing cooperation in the field of railway transport between the Turkic Republics, 🚘

Avanti Train Derailed in England

An Avanti West Coast train derailed near Shap in Cumbria, severely disrupting mainline rail services in the area. Emergency crews were forced to close the main line between Penrith and Oxenholme immediately after a train from Glasgow to London Euston derailed. Train Derailment Causes Suspension of Services and Evacuation of 🚘

Train Accident in Canada Raises Environmental Concern

A freight train operated by Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) derailed Saturday night near Cherry Creek, about 20 kilometres west of Kamloops, raising serious environmental concerns. A total of 17 wagons were derailed, four of them were carrying fuel, five were carrying gypsum and one was carrying pulp and paper 🚘

Chennai Metro Enhances Security with Smart Door Technology

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is significantly improving passenger safety by making travelling safer in the metropolis with the newly installed anti-friction door system that automatically stops the train by detecting objects stuck in the train doors. This innovative system is a proactive move aimed at preventing accidents, especially those 🚘

New York’s Subway Fleet is Renewed

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that it will invest $1.5 billion in 378 new R268 subway cars to accelerate the modernisation of the New York City subway system, replace aging fleets and significantly improve passenger comfort. MTA Leads Next Generation Fleet Renewal Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed that the MTA 🚘

Hurstbridge Line Tunnel Strengthens Melbourne Network

The nearing completion of construction of the Hurstbridge Line tunnel, a major upgrade project aimed at future-proofing Melbourne’s transport network, marks a significant achievement in the comprehensive network strengthening effort that significantly improves safety, reliability and connectivity between regions. Hurstbridge Line Tunnel Stimulates Infrastructure Renewal Melbourne is upgrading its transport 🚘

Via Rail Canada Launches Winter Travel Discounts

02/11/2025

Via Rail Canada has relaunched the “Canada Strong Pass” campaign to support Canadian families and young travellers during the winter season. This campaign offers free and discounted travel for children and young people. Here is the outline of the campaign: Campaign Details and Validity Dates Ticket Purchase Period: 27 October 🚘

Great Success in Chennai Metro Phase 2 Construction

02/11/2025

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has passed an important milestone in the construction of Corridor 4 of the Phase 2 Project. With the completion of the last U-beam at Voyalanallur Foundry Site, the prefabrication work on this 8-kilometre section has come to an end. This achievement is seen as a 🚘

Safety Move by Indian Railways

Indian Railways is preparing to implement an enhanced driver vigilance control system at Bhagat Ki Koti station in Jodhpur to improve the efficiency and safety of rail services in Western India. The national operator is deploying this technology as part of a critical modernisation project currently underway. Within the scope 🚘

Škoda to Produce Electric Trains and Trams in Uzbekistan

Škoda Group has announced a comprehensive localisation plan for the production of electric trains and trams in Uzbekistan. The plan is a strategic proposal aimed not only at increasing local production, but also at developing joint projects between Uzbekistan and the European Union (EU). The plan was officially presented at 🚘

Stadler’s Latest Electric Trains Presented in Lithuania

Lithuanian railway company LTG Link has unveiled the first of 15 new generation trains it will procure from Swiss manufacturer Stadler as part of a modernisation drive aimed at significantly improving the travel experience in the country and promoting sustainable transport. LTG Link and Stadler signed an agreement worth a 🚘

Siemens Unveils Driverless Mireo Electric Train

Siemens Mobility, in cooperation with Deutsche Bahn (DB), has taken an important step in the railway sector by developing the Mireo electric train for automated operation. This innovation aims at autonomous operation of the train through the implementation of ETCS (European Train Control System), ATO (Automatic Train Operation) and advanced 🚘

Aebi Schmidt’s Snow Removal Machine Being Tested in Norway

Swiss company Aebi Schmidt is on the agenda with its new railway ballast compaction and snow removal machine Schmidt Beilhack HB 1100S, developed in cooperation with Austrian company PJM. the tough tests, which started in Norway in autumn 2024, evaluate the vehicle’s performance in difficult conditions on the Flåm Railway 🚘

Record Increase in EU Rail Passenger Transport

Rail passenger transport in the European Union (EU) gained significant momentum in 2024, increasing by 5.8 per cent. According to Eurostat, total passenger transport performance reached 443 billion passenger-kilometres (pkm), the highest level recorded since the data collection period in 2004. Germany at the Top in Number of Passengers When 🚘

Russia Strikes Sumy and Kharkiv Railway Infrastructure: Civilians Injured