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May 8, 2025 | Freight

China studies Brazil - Peru freight corridor

Delegation of Chinese engineers assesses viability of new line linking Atlantic and Pacific ports.

May 8, 2025 | Metros

Philippines metro project “no longer feasible”

The proposed Makati Subway falls victim to boundary dispute.

May 6, 2025 | Financial

CAF wins €400m maintenance contracts

The Spanish manufacturer has agreed deals to service trains in Britain and Colombia.

May 2, 2025 | Metros

Further delay for Bangalore metro expansion

Phase 2 will not be fully operational until 2027 at the earliest.

May 1, 2025 | Fleet

ÖBB to upgrade Railjet coaches

60 seven-car sets will be refurbished by 2031.

May 1, 2025 | Main line

Faults found on train involved in fatal Welsh collision

Report by Britain’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch identifies electrical failures and blocked sanding hoses.

May 1, 2025 | Metros

New metro fleet for Alexandria

21 trains for Alexandria will be built in Egypt by Neric.

April 30, 2025 | Main line

Production of Bavarian hydrogen trains starts

Siemens has begun construction of three hydrogen-powered multiple-units to be deployed in southern Germany.

April 30, 2025 | Policy

More funding needed for Japanese secondary lines

Prefecture governors meet with the prime minister to request support for local lines.

April 29, 2025 | Fleet

SBB tests re-engineered double-deck EMU

A class Rabe 502 train has had troublesome roll compensation equipment removed and is on test at the Velim circuit in the Czech Republic.

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