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February 3, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Germany reopens Hermann Hesse Line

Regional line between Calw and Weil der Stadt operated with Siemens Mireo BEMUs.

February 2, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Melbourne Metro Tunnel fully open

Big Switch programme completed on February 1 has recast commuter services serving the city.

January 30, 2026 | Technology

DB trials remote driving at S-Bahn depot

Alstom is assisting with the project at Munich’s Steinhausen depot.

January 29, 2026 | Infrastructure

Georgia reopens upgraded main line

Chinese contractor has completed work on 41km of East-West line.

January 28, 2026 | Middle East

Iran boosts private rolling stock production

Government will finance $US 300m purchase of locomotives and coaches.

January 27, 2026 | Financial

North Macedonia nets EBRD loan

Money will be used to modernise freight operations and purchase new locomotives.

January 22, 2026 | Financial

Rail Baltica launches design and construction tenders

Bids invited for design of 54km Lithuanian section and new depot in Estonia.

January 22, 2026 | Asia

Bangladesh receives upgrade funding

ADB will provide $US 688m for 35km Dhaka - Cox’s Bazar line

January 20, 2026 | Asia

Crane collapse causes fatal Thai train crash

Accident at high-speed line construction site leaves 30 dead and 69 injured.

January 19, 2026 | Financial

Turkey to invest $US 6bn in rail

2026 investment programme covers 91 projects due to be completed by 2032.

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