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Kocaeli’s Akçaray Tramway Carries 55 Thousand Passengers Daily

05/11/2025

Operated by Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality subsidiary UlaşımPark A.Ş., Akçaray Tramway Line breathes life into urban transport with an average daily passenger capacity of 55 thousand. While the rails are maintained at night by expert teams, passengers enjoy safe and comfortable transport. SAFE AND LONG-LASTING JOURNEY Infrastructure maintenance and repairs are 🚄

Amtrak San Joaquins, Gold Runner A symbol of innovation and heritage

05/11/2025

California’s expanding passenger train service, formerly known as San Joaquins, now has a new identity: Gold Runner. This rebranding was promoted as the first step in a long-term strategy that integrates with the innovative vision of California’s sustainable transport plan for the future. Gold Runner A symbol of innovation and 🚄

West Coast Express Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Renewable Diesel

05/11/2025

TransLink, Vancouver’s public transit agency, celebrated the 30th anniversary of the West Coast Express (WCE) route, the only commuter rail service in Western Canada, with significant achievements in innovation and sustainability. WCE, which connects downtown Vancouver to Mission City via eight main stations and operates Monday-Friday rush hour service, has 🚄

International Award for New Zealand’s EF Class Locomotives

05/11/2025

Innovations driven by government investment in New Zealand’s rail network have propelled KiwiRail’s EF electric locomotives to internationally recognised success. The EF class locomotives were awarded a prestigious Engineering Heritage Award by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for their unique engineering heritage and contribution to a cleaner environment. This 🚄

Turkey Launches National High Speed Train in 2026

05/11/2025

Turkey is accelerating its nationalisation move with the aim of ending foreign dependence in the railway sector and bringing domestic technology to the top. Giant projects carried out under the coordination of TÜRASAŞ are preparing to give concrete results in 2026. At the end of this critical year, the first 🚄

NJ Transit Completes Mahwah Station Renovation

05/11/2025

NJ Transit continues its statewide effort to improve the rail system throughout New Jersey, providing passengers with greater comfort, safety and improved connectivity. In this context, the extensive exterior renovation of Mahwah Station in Bergen County was successfully completed. By prioritising safety, accessibility and sustainability, the company increases the long-term 🚄

Train Accident Paralyses Transport in England

05/11/2025

A train derailment near the Shap region of England on Monday disrupted railway services between London and Scotland. The probable cause of the accident, which resulted in the derailment of a Pendolino train, is suspected to be a landslide in the area. This incident led to the temporary closure of 🚄

Alstom Awarded 4.5 Year Train Maintenance Contract in UK

05/11/2025

Alstom, a global leader in intelligent and sustainable mobility, has announced the signing of a new four-and-a-half-year Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with South Western Railway (SWR) in the UK, marking a significant milestone. this £66 million (€76 million) contract aims to support the operation and performance of 🚄

Train Accident in India: Death toll Rises to 8

05/11/2025

The number of people killed in Tuesday’s train accident in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh has risen to 8. Authorities reported that about 17 people were also seriously injured in the incident. Accident Details and Rescue Operations The accident occurred in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, when a passenger train collided with 🚄