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February 6, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Delhi’s second RRTS commuter line nears approval

India’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs approves 93km Delhi - Bawal line, which is expected to cost $US 3.6bn.

February 6, 2026 | Metros

Singapore awards first civils contract for Downtown Line 2 extension

Work will commence in the second quarter of this year.

February 2, 2026 | High-speed

India invests in seven new high-speed lines

2026-27 budget provides $US 32bn for capital expenditure as Indian Railways receives another record allocation.

January 30, 2026 | Asia

Nanjing inter-city commuter line opening close

Testing is taking place on the 54km Line S2 which is due to open in April.

January 29, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Bidders selected for Bangkok commuter extensions

Contracts to be awarded next month for new lines to enter service in March 2029.

January 29, 2026 | Infrastructure

Georgia reopens upgraded main line

Chinese contractor has completed work on 41km of East-West line.

January 28, 2026 | Fleet

Talgo wins fleet maintenance contract in Uzbekistan

10-year contract covers six Talgo 250 trains supplied by the Spanish manufacturer.

January 28, 2026 | Asia

Gains and losses for Indian Railways

Indian Railways has recently achieved several milestones in developing the national network and procuring new trains. However, Srinand Jha notes that significant challenges lie ahead in diversifying freight traffic and partnering with the private sector.

January 27, 2026 | Asia

Iran seeks new role as regional hub

Iran’s railway has grown in size over the past 10 years as investment has focused on increasing capacity and improving links to neighbouring countries. However, as Sophia Burna-Asefi explains, fundamental issues remain to be resolved.

January 26, 2026 | Infrastructure

Azerbaijan to provide access to Russian network for Armenia

Relations ease following decades of conflict in the South Caucasus region.

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