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May 7, 2026 | Metros

Cairo Metro Line 4 opening announced

19km Phase 1 including a new Pyramids station due to open in 2028.

May 5, 2026 | Metros

Wuhan Metro Line 12 opens

35km first phase of automated orbital line connects western and northeastern districts.

February 3, 2026 | Central/South America

Medellín Metro approves strategic plan

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

January 27, 2026 | Metros

Quito metro extension feasibility contract awarded

Spanish firm wins $US 10m contract to assess viability of 5km Line 1 extension.

January 12, 2026 | Metros

Mexico City Metro confirms Line 3 modernisation

$US 480m project will upgrade 23.6km line without a full closure.

December 12, 2025 | Metros

Dongguan metro Line 1 opens

Initial phase of city’s second metro line extends for 57km serving 25 stations.

November 6, 2025 | Metros

Bilbao plans €800m metro renewal

Up to 37 new trains will be procured, along with signalling and communications upgrades and line extensions.

October 9, 2025 | Financial

Quito Metro pursues extension funding options

Development bank considers financing 5km northern extension of Line 1.

September 25, 2025 | Asia

Chinese metro expansion continues

New lines enter service in Chengdu, Ningbo and Nanjing.

September 24, 2025 | Light Rail

Los Angeles extends light rail line

Line A lengthened by nearly 15km and retains its title as world’s longest light rail line.

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