15+ hour, 10+ min ago  (753+ words) Japanese rail operator JR East has unveiled the design of the future SOAR inspection train, the successor to the current East-i train. The new vehicle will inspect Shinkansen lines at speeds of up to 320 km/h, using sensors installed on…...

17+ hour, 51+ min ago  (395+ words) The Dutch rail operator NS has changed its rules regarding luggage transport. Passengers are no longer allowed to occupy a seat with a bag or backpack, regardless of how empty the railcar is. For now, the measure will not be…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (802+ words) The governor of Shizuoka Prefecture has approved the start of construction on the most challenging section of the future Chuo Shinkansen line. Maglev trains will cover the route between Tokyo and Nagoya in about 40 minutes, but the line is not…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago  (768+ words) Investments in rail lines and stations are considered a national priority by one-third of respondents to a survey conducted in 29 countries. Rail is second only to water supply and housing construction, and the pressure for modernization is particularly high in…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago  (883+ words) The Lithuanian railway group LTG is testing technologies that could eventually pave the way for autonomous trains. The first projects include 3D scanning of the infrastructure, creating a digital twin of the network, and artificial intelligence systems capable of detecting trees,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (481+ words) The first metro train for the Sydney Metro–Western Sydney Airport line has arrived in Sydney, marking an important step toward the launch of commercial service. The first of 12 new-generation trains traveled 23,000 km from Vienna, where it is manufactured at…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (769+ words) Eurostar has modified the specifications for the 50 double-decker trains ordered from Alstom so that their equipment can operate at temperatures of up to 55°C. The decision was made following the heat waves that affected Europe and with a view to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (712+ words) Etihad Rail, the company that develops and operates the national rail network in the United Arab Emirates, has published the rules applicable to passengers on the new rail services. The Passenger Charter sets out both passengers’ rights and their obligations…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (786+ words) The last MP73 train on the Paris metro made its final run on Line 6 after more than half a century of service. The retirement of this iconic train marks the completion of the line’s modernization; from now on, only MP89CC trains—transferred…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (566+ words) Hannibal, the multimodal operator of the Italian Contship Group, is expanding its European intermodal network with a new connection between theterminal in Melzo and the Rotterdam Europoort terminal. The service operates six trains per week and is designed for semi-trailers,…...