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February 3, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Sydney’s Parramatta light rail extension to be phased

10km Stage 2 will now be built in two sections.

February 3, 2026 | Financial

US federal government sued over Hudson Tunnel funding

The Gateway Development Commission is seeking the release of federal funding withheld since October for the major project in New York City.

February 3, 2026 | Technology

Battery train enters passenger service in Britain

Great Western Railway (GWR) deploys class 230 train on Greenford branch in west London.

February 3, 2026 | Central/South America

Medellín Metro approves strategic plan

Colombian metro operator aims for full financial autonomy within 10 years.

February 3, 2026 | Fleet

SAR tenders for diesel passenger trains

Saudi operator is boosting fleet capacity on the 2700km Northern Network.

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.

February 2, 2026 | Middle East

Bidders line up for Riyadh metro Line 7

The new 65km line will connect King Khalid International Airport with Qiddiya.

February 2, 2026 | Policy

British operator West Midlands Trains returns to public ownership

Eight operators now managed by the Department for Transport.

February 2, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Melbourne Metro Tunnel fully open

Big Switch programme completed on February 1 has recast commuter services serving the city.

February 2, 2026 | Main line

RATP Dev signs French regional operating contract

12-year contract covers 10 lines radiating from city of Caen in Normandy region.

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