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July 27, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Australia’s HSRA announces project partners

Keolis appointed as business adviser, while Bechtel awarded delivery partner role for Sydney - Newcastle project.

July 24, 2026 | North America

Class 1 railways sign controversial agreements

Canadian National (CN) agrees not to oppose Norfolk Southern (NS) and Union Pacific (UP) merger in return for expanded operating rights.

July 24, 2026 | Light Rail

Medellín light rail project reaches halfway mark

Construction over 52% complete on Metro de la 80 serving the west of the city.

July 23, 2026 | Passenger

SNCF Passenger changes course

Christophe Fanichet replaced as CEO as a new strategy is prepared.

July 23, 2026 | Metros

Preliminary work starts on Taiwanese metro line

MRT Brown Line will be Taoyuan’s third metro line.

July 23, 2026 | Financial

Czech Republic draws down $US 190m Eurofima loan

Financing supports the acquisition of 94 regional trains.

July 23, 2026 | Fleet

Cyber gang gains access to a Stadler data exchange platform

Stadler says its IT systems have not been compromised by the attack.

July 23, 2026 | Policy

Belgium to open passenger market to competition

PSO rail services will be gradually opened up to competitive tendering.

July 22, 2026 | Fleet

Ukraine reports sharp rise in locomotive damage from Russian attacks

Russian attacks have destroyed almost as many Ukrainian locomotives in 2026 as in the previous four years combined.

July 22, 2026 | Metros

Siemens and Alstom win São Paulo signalling contracts

Siemens will supply CBTC for metro Line 4 extension and Alstom signalling for new commuter yard.

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