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October 13, 2025 | Policy

Half of British passenger operators in public ownership

The transfer of Greater Anglia, serving eastern England, to government ownership took place on October 12.

October 13, 2025 | Australia/NZ

Perth commuter line reopens

Armadale Line project in Western Australia includes 8km extension to Byford.

October 3, 2025 | Main line

DB unveils 2026 timetable

Highlights include introduction of new ICE L trains and expansion of ICE Sprinter high-speed services.

October 1, 2025 | Policy

Draft Swedish infrastructure plan published

Proposals include significant investment in the rail network.

October 1, 2025 | Infrastructure

Kazakhstan completes major track-doubling project

Second track on 836km Dostyk - Moiynty line will boost freight capacity fivefold.

September 30, 2025 | High-speed

Trenitalia deploys next-generation high speed train

The first of 36 ETR1000 trains being built by Hitachi entered service on September 28.

September 30, 2025 | North America

Mayan Train freight terminal approved

$US 414m facility at Cancún will allow first freight services to run on southeastern Mexico’s recently-completed 1554km rail network.

September 29, 2025 | Europe

British passenger renationalisation progresses

Department for Transport confirms timetable for three more operators to transfer to public ownership.

September 26, 2025 | Europe

GATX agrees major wagon deal with DB Cargo

German Rail (DB) has entered into sale and leaseback agreement for 6000 wagons.

September 26, 2025 | Asia

New Pakistan ore line funding agreed

Government provides $US 390m bridging loan for 1350km freight line.

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