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April 8, 2026 | Metros

Mumbai opens metro extensions

Two new metro lines have opened while higher frequencies have been introduced on the rest of the network.

April 8, 2026 | Metros

Astana light metro commissioning nears completion

The first metro line in the capital of Kazakhstan is undergoing trial operation.

April 8, 2026 | Metros

Manila Subway airport branch construction contract awarded

Joint venture of DMCI and Taisei awarded contract worth $US 270.3m.

April 6, 2026 | Asia

Japan’s Seibu Railway orders fine dining train

Train name and logo finalised for fine dining service due to launch in March 2028.

April 2, 2026 | High-speed

Tracklaying starts on Chongqing - Kunming high-speed line

Rails are being laid on slab track in Yunnan province.

April 2, 2026 | Policy

Vietnam Railways restructuring approved

Group structure of parent company and subsidiaries is intended to strengthen capability.

March 31, 2026 | Light Rail

Islamabad light rail feasibility study to be conducted

Two light rail lines are proposed in the Pakistani capital.

March 31, 2026 | Infrastructure

Laos - Vietnam railway gets green light

The new railway would give landlocked Laos direct access to a major port.

March 25, 2026 | High-speed

China approves two new high-speed lines

Qianjiang - Jishou and Nanyang - Hefei projects can now proceed to construction.

March 23, 2026 | High-speed

Taiwan expands high-speed fleet depot

Maintenance depot in Kaohsiung City will service new N700ST high-speed trains.

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