railways

UK Government Nationalises More Rail Operators, Bringing Majority Under Public Ownership

The UK government is continuing its nationalisation of major rail operators, with Govia Thameslink becoming the eleventh to return to public ownership. This move aims to make railways more reliable and affordable, ending a privatised system criticized for fragmentation and profit focus. A new state-controlled company, Great British Railways, is set to manage infrastructure and services.

China's Industrial and Tech Presence Dominates 2026 World Cup Logistics in Mexico

Despite not having a team, China is a major player in the 2026 World Cup's logistics in Mexico, providing railways, buses, official footballs, and digital services through companies like Tencent Cloud and Alicloud, while Lenovo offers AI for match analysis.

Japan’s Energy Security Bid Challenges US Influence in Asia

Japan, in cooperation with the World Bank, is accelerating its energy security and supply chain project, posing a challenge to the US's economic and strategic influence in Asia.

Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor to drive development in involved territories

The Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor (TATC) project is poised to significantly boost development in Russia's Arctic regions by creating new jobs, production facilities, and settlements. This initiative aims to connect St. Petersburg and Vladivostok via northern seas, enhancing global trade routes.

Typhoon No. 6 May Disrupt Tokyo Area Railways, Shinkansen

Typhoon No. 6 is expected to cause cancellations on multiple local train lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 3rd, and may affect the operation of the Tokaido Shinkansen from the first train. Railway companies are urging passengers to check the latest operational information on their websites.

Taiwan's Alishan Forest Railway and Switzerland's Rhaetian Railway become sister railways

台灣阿里山林鐵與瑞士雷蒂亞鐵路簽署姊妹鐵道協議，雙方將共同開創鐵道國際觀光市場。雷蒂亞鐵路是聯合國世界遺產，每年載運逾1500萬旅客，台灣遊客已是其重要亞洲客源。

Poland Celebrates Railways with Retro "Unhurried" Journeys

Poland is celebrating its railways with "Unhurried" retro journeys using refurbished 1980s trains. The special trips commemorate the 25th anniversary of PKP Intercity and the centenary of Polish state railways, offering passengers a nostalgic travel experience.

Russian Railways Cargo to China Up 3% in Jan-Apr 2026

Russian Railways reported a 3% year-on-year increase in cargo transportation to China for January-April 2026, reaching 62.7 million metric tons. Container shipments rose by 5.9% to 1.168 million TEU.

South Western Railway's New Trains: A Mixed Bag of Aesthetics and Improvement

South Western Railway's new trains, featuring a controversial Union Jack-inspired livery, boast upgraded interiors with air conditioning and increased capacity. Ministers hail the rollout as vindication of nationalization, despite initial punctuality issues. Efforts are underway to improve reliability and staffing.

Armenia gains EU trade access via Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan railways

Armenia can now trade with the EU thanks to railways through Georgia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, according to PM Nikol Pashinyan. The Akhalkalaki-Kars route is now open for Armenian exports and imports, with future connections planned via Nakhchivan to Iran.

Taiwan Railways to Open First Bento Experience Store in Kaohsiung

Taiwan Railways will open the nation's first "bento experience store" at Fengshan Station in Kaohsiung by the end of June. The store will feature bento production tours, interactive experiences, and sales, serving as a base for the railway's bento brand and "Dream Factory."

Indian Railways Approves Rs 2,193 Crore Projects for Safety, Capacity Boost

Indian Railways has greenlit three major infrastructure projects totaling Rs 2,193 crore. These will enhance safety on the Jammu-Katra route, expand capacity on the Howrah-Delhi corridor, and decongest the Chennai suburban network, improving train punctuality and operational flexibility.

Delayed Great British Railways’ first station to open at Cambridge South in June

Station will be first to be given full GBR branding and will directly link city’s Biomedical Campus to London, Brighton and Stansted airportThe delayed Cambridge South station will finally open in late June – and become the first station to be given full Great British Railways branding, the government has announced.The station sits beside the city’s Biomedical Campus, Europe’s largest medical research centre, and will connect it with direct trains to London, Brighton and Stansted airport, as well as up to nine trains an hour to the centre of Cambridge itself. Continue reading...

Railways staring at higher electricity costs after SC rules it qualifies as ‘consumer’

Indian Railways faces increased electricity costs following a Supreme Court ruling. The court declared the national transporter a "consumer" under the Electricity Act, making it liable for cross-subsidy and additional surcharges on open access power. This decision impacts the railways' operating ratio and power procurement expenses, overturning previous exemptions.

Experts revise upward coal loading for Russian Railways

Grain loading will total 15.9 mln metric tons in the first half of 2026, the Euler analytical company says

Railways plans AI cameras; new orders on hold

8th CPC: Railways employees seek 5 fitment factors

Russian Railways Reports 1.9% Increase in Freight Loading for April

Russian Railways recorded a 1.9% year-on-year increase in freight loading to 94.7 million tons in April, supported by significant gains in coal and grain shipments, despite a slight decline in year-to-date figures.

Russian Railways expects freight loading growth in April, May

The freight loading plan is 96 mln metric tons

Russian Railways expects record in rail carriage of goods between Russia and China

"This will be at least 190 million tons with an increase by 1.7% against the level of 2025," Deputy CEO Irina Magnushevskaya said

Indian Railways Launches Major Upgrade Programme for Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi Express Trains

Indian Railways has announced a comprehensive upgrade programme for its Shatabdi Express and Jan Shatabdi Express services across the country. The initiative will cover approximately 25 pairs of Shatabdi Express and over two dozen Jan Shatabdi Express trains, focusing on modern seating with USB charging ports, upgraded toilets with better hygiene standards, smoother ride quality, improved LED lighting, and enhanced digital passenger information systems with CCTV surveillance.

Indian Railways to Rationalize 29,608 Jobs in FY 2026-27, Northern Railway Most Affected

The Ministry of Railways has set a manpower rationalization target of 2% for FY 2026-27, affecting 29,608 jobs across Indian Railways out of a total workforce of 14.80 lakh. Northern Railway will be most impacted with 3,303 posts targeted for redistribution or surrender, followed by Eastern Railway (2,544), Central Railway (2,492) and Western Railway (2,339). The Railway Board, in a letter dated April 24, 2026, directed all zones to meet targets evenly each quarter through the HRMS portal.

Indian Railways to Fast-Track Bullet Train Projects with Bundled Clearances

Indian Railways will implement future bullet train corridors on mission mode, using bundled clearances across central, state and local authorities to speed up project execution. Seven new corridors are planned: Mumbai-Pune, Pune-Hyderabad, Hyderabad-Bengaluru, Hyderabad-Chennai, Chennai-Bengaluru, Delhi-Varanasi, and Varanasi-Siliguri. The approach aims to avoid the delays that increased the Mumbai-Ahmedabad project cost from ₹1.08 lakh crore to nearly ₹1.98 lakh crore.

Indian Railways Permits PwDs with UDID Cards to Travel in Unreserved Divyangjan Coaches

Indian Railways now recognizes valid UDID cardholders as bona fide passengers in unreserved Divyangjan coaches on mail and express trains. The policy includes strict penalties for unauthorized travelers occupying these designated spaces.