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January 28, 2026 | Asia

Gains and losses for Indian Railways

Indian Railways has recently achieved several milestones in developing the national network and procuring new trains. However, Srinand Jha notes that significant challenges lie ahead in diversifying freight traffic and partnering with the private sector.

January 27, 2026 | Asia

Iran seeks new role as regional hub

Iran’s railway has grown in size over the past 10 years as investment has focused on increasing capacity and improving links to neighbouring countries. However, as Sophia Burna-Asefi explains, fundamental issues remain to be resolved.

January 26, 2026 | Central/South America

Projects to watch in 2026 - South and Central America

IRJ highlights the key projects to watch in South and Central America in 2026 including the Western RegioTram in Colombia and the Santiago - Punta Cana Railway Phase 1.

January 24, 2026 | Central/South America

Linking the Atlantic and Pacific by rail

Renewed interest in connecting the Atlantic and Pacific by rail has increased the pace of project development, with the most dramatic proposals emerging in South America. Andrew Young reviews progress with the principal projects being promoted from Guatemala to Chile.

January 23, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Projects to watch in 2026 - Australia

IRJ highlights the key projects to watch in Australia in 2026 including Brisbane Cross River Rail and Sydney West Metro

January 22, 2026 | Asia

What future for the Middle Corridor?

Backed by Chinese finance, Kazakhstan is playing a key role in developing the Middle Corridor that connects China with Europe. But as Sophia Burna-Asefi reports, its long-term viability as a transit route will depend on resolving structural deficiencies.

January 21, 2026 | Middle East

Projects to watch in 2026 - Middle East

IRJ highlights the key projects to watch in the Middle East in 2026 including the Hedjaz Railway and the Abu Dhabi LRT4.

January 21, 2026 | North America

US rail freight struggles to compete

The proposed merger of Class 1 operators Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is unlikely to significantly improve the fortunes of North America’s rail freight market, writes Jim Blaze in his assessment of recent trends and the outlook for 2026.

January 20, 2026 | Europe

Will Europe’s Greening Freight Transport package finally proceed in 2026?

European Union legislation intended to move freight from road to rail risks having the opposite effect, as Robert Preston reports.

January 19, 2026 | 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

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