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January 19, 2026
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High-speed
Spanish high-speed derailment kills at least 40 - updated
Iryo train derails on Madrid - Seville line, colliding with Renfe service on adjacent track.
January 19, 2026
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Africa
Projects to watch in 2026 - Africa
IRJ highlights the key projects to watch in Africa in 2026 including the Béchar - Gâra Djebilet Iron Ore Railway and Transgabonais Railway Upgrade Phase 2
January 18, 2026
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Asia
New line openings galore in China
The end of the western calendar year traditionally brings with it a raft of new line openings in China and 2025 is no exception. AJ Benton lists the latest lines to open, most of them high-speed.
January 17, 2026
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Africa
South African open-access rail freight edges closer
The South African government’s programme to open up the country’s rail network to open-access freight operators is bearing fruit, as one of the potential participants invests heavily in rolling stock. Mark Simmons reports on the importance of this speculative action to the future development of the rail freight market.
January 16, 2026
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North America
Mexico awards $US 711m passenger line construction contract
Consortium will design and build 30.75km section of new Saltillo - Nuevo Laredo line.
January 16, 2026
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Financial
Indra wins £524m London ticketing contract
Spanish company to operate London’s public transport ticketing systems until 2034.
January 16, 2026
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Fleet
Baden-Württemberg orders more Alstom EMUs
German state orders an additional 26 Coradia Max EMUs under €500m contract.
January 16, 2026
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Asia
Projects to watch in 2026 - Asia
IRJ highlights the key projects to watch in Asia in 2026 including East Coast Rail Link and Jakarta East-West Line MRT Phase 1a.
January 15, 2026
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North America
Toronto orders new metro fleet
Alstom will supply 70 six-car trains under $US 1.66bn contract.
January 15, 2026
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Central/South America
Funding confirmed for central Brazilian freight projects
Brazil’s state development bank to invest total of $US 515m in two projects in Mato Grosso state.
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