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February 6, 2026 | Infrastructure

Italy’s Puster Valley Line reopens

The 32km line between Fortezza and Brunico had been closed for more than 12 months for upgrading.

January 27, 2026 | Infrastructure

Work starts on reopening project in eastern France

Nova 14 consortium will upgrade and operate the 75km Nancy - Contrexéville line.

December 12, 2025 | Infrastructure

Colombia accelerates rail revival programme

Tender documents published for six supervision and study contracts.

December 5, 2025 | Central/South America

Colombian passenger project promised new funding

Long-stalled Tren del Río project in Antioquia is pledged $US 650m by regional government.

December 1, 2025 | Central/South America

$US 4bn rail expansion plan for western Argentina

Proposed project would restore rail services in the Cuyo region and create a new trans-Andean freight link

September 5, 2025 | Freight

Venezuela plans to reopen Barquisimeto - Puerto Cabello freight line

The line will require rehabilitation after being out of service for several years.

September 5, 2025 | Asia

Azerbaijan reopens line to Karabakh region

Passenger service reintroduced on the line to Aghdam with through service to Baku.

August 22, 2025 | Main line

Portuguese Trains sets new ridership record

Ridership exceeds 100 million in first half as Green Rail Pass boosts regional traffic by 133%.

June 27, 2025 | Infrastructure

Regional line reopens in France

Occitanie region has spent €67m to reopen 36km Montréjeau - Luchon line closed since 2014.

January 14, 2025 | Main line

Gyooe Line reopens to passengers in Korea

Reopening of 30km regional line that closed in 2004 has cost $US 34m.

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