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July 6, 2026 | Infrastructure

Peru launches market sounding for $US 5.37bn southern railway PPPs

Two new railways are proposed, one for freight the other for passengers.

June 25, 2026 | Metros

Dhaka proposes two metro and five monorail lines

The new lines would be built over the next 20 years.

June 23, 2026 | Financial

ÖBB adopts €19.5bn six-year investment plan

Railway funding maintained despite government spending cuts.

May 13, 2026 | Metros

China’s metros reach record length

Total network length exceeded 10,000km at the end of 2025.

April 8, 2026 | Metros

Mumbai opens metro extensions

Two new metro lines have opened while higher frequencies have been introduced on the rest of the network.

January 15, 2026 | 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.

December 5, 2025 | Asia

India plans more RRTS lines

Two new Regional Rapid Transit System lines are on the drawing board.

December 1, 2025 | Light Rail

Prague plans six light rail extensions

All are expected to open by 2028.

October 6, 2025 | Asia

New Chinese timetable effective from October 11

The completion of several sections of high-speed line will reduce journey times across the country.

September 25, 2025 | Asia

Chinese metro expansion continues

New lines enter service in Chengdu, Ningbo and Nanjing.

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