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March 5, 2026 | Financial

Armenia proposes new rail concessionaire

Prime minister suggests concession for national rail operations transfers from Russia to a third party.

March 2, 2026 | Financial

EBRD provides more funding for Istanbul metro project

€110m loan to complete long-delayed Ümraniye - Ataşehir - Göztepe line.

February 27, 2026 | Technology

India launches rail technology policy

Indian Railways will introduce innovative technology to improve safety and efficiency.

February 27, 2026 | Freight

Chinese heavy-haul coal traffic plateaus

Traffic on Daqin line remains buoyant but is expected to fall over the long term.

February 25, 2026 | Main line

India approves capacity expansion projects worth $US 1bn

Additional tracks will be laid on three lines, increasing passenger and freight capacity.

February 25, 2026 | Infrastructure

Finance agreed for second Bosphorus rail link

Turkey secures $US 6.75bn for 126km project and hopes to complete tendering before end of 2026.

February 24, 2026 | Commuter Rail

India’s RRTS fully operational

Dedicated 82km commuter line has been popular with passengers since the first section opened.

February 20, 2026 | Infrastructure

British Steel wins Turkish high-speed contract

Manufacturer will supply 36m-long rails for Ankara - Izmir high-speed line.

February 19, 2026 | Freight

JR East to introduce high-speed freight service

A passenger Shinkansen train has been converted to carry high-value freight.

February 16, 2026 | Metros

Chinese metro expansion continues

Networks extended in Chongqing, Tianjin and Guangzhou as 33 billion journeys recorded across China in 2025.

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