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June 26, 2025 | High-speed

China claims new maglev world record

Prototype reaches speed of 650km/h in 7 seconds.

June 25, 2025 | Infrastructure

Thailand plans further track doubling

Proposal for second phase of programme submitted to double 1249km at a cost of $US 9.1bn.

June 24, 2025 | Infrastructure

Kuala Lumpur Airport replacement peoplemover to open on July 1

Alstom has supplied three trains and CBTC for a replacement automated peoplemover at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

June 23, 2025 | Main line

JR East to introduce tourist sleeper train

The new train running from Tokyo to Tohoku could become a destination in itself.

June 23, 2025 | High-speed

China to expand rail services on July 1

The new national timetable will see the introduction of 236 additional passenger trains and 39 freight trains.

June 23, 2025 | Metros

Jakarta metro southern extension proposed

The new line would be elevated and have 12 stations.

June 23, 2025 | Freight

Multi-faceted approach to growing Chinese rail freight

Despite uncertainty about growth prospects for the Chinese economy, rail freight volumes are continuing to increase, with new cross-border services introduced and more in the pipeline. Andrew Benton reports.

June 20, 2025 | Fleet

Kazakhstan’s first Chinese shunting locomotives ready for service

CRRC is supplying Kazakhstan State Railways with 100 shunting and 100 mainline locomotives under a 2023 contract.

June 18, 2025 | Infrastructure

MTR reports construction projects in full swing

The latest technology is helping to keep rail projects in Hong Kong on schedule.

June 16, 2025 | Fleet

Türasaş presents line up of Turkish produced rail vehicles

The new generation vehicles for TCDD Taşımacılık comprise electric locomotives, EMUs, battery-powered shunters and a fire-fighting wagon.

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