International Railway News Portalhttps://www.railpost.news/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260605-brazil-pours-r100-billion-into-five-mega-corridors-to-quadruple-rail-freight-sha/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260605-brazil-pours-r100-billion-into-five-mega-corridors-to-quadruple-rail-freight-sha/Brazil's R$100 billion National Railways Plan aims to quadruple the freight rail share from 17% to 40% by 2035, stitching together five mega-corridors that cross the continent and break the logistical trap that has long drained agricultural competitiveness.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260629-chinese-engineering-silently-advances-over-brazils-railway-network/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260629-chinese-engineering-silently-advances-over-brazils-railway-network/Chinese engineering advances silently over the Brazilian railway networkMon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-brazil-and-china-sign-technical-partnership-for-5311-km-interoceanic-railway/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-brazil-and-china-sign-technical-partnership-for-5311-km-interoceanic-railway/Brazil and China sign technical partnership for 5,311 km interoceanic railwayTue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-geometry-of-the-future-the-high-speed-train-that-compresses-vietnam-into-23-minu/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-geometry-of-the-future-the-high-speed-train-that-compresses-vietnam-into-23-minu/Geometry of the future: the high-speed train that compresses Vietnam into 23 minutesTue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-nova-ferroeste-and-the-financial-engineering-that-could-change-the-cargo-route-i/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-nova-ferroeste-and-the-financial-engineering-that-could-change-the-cargo-route-i/Nova Ferroeste and the financial engineering that could change the cargo route in BrazilTue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-phoenix-light-rail-tames-the-desert-with-thermal-expansion-engineering-and-expan/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-phoenix-light-rail-tames-the-desert-with-thermal-expansion-engineering-and-expan/Phoenix Light Rail Tames the Desert with Thermal Expansion Engineering and Expansion JointsTue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-the-45-billion-megaproject-that-will-double-the-paris-metro/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-the-45-billion-megaproject-that-will-double-the-paris-metro/The $45 billion megaproject that will double the Paris metroTue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-the-rebirth-of-freight-railways-in-brazil-fiol-as-the-locomotive-of-the-new-pac/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-the-rebirth-of-freight-railways-in-brazil-fiol-as-the-locomotive-of-the-new-pac/The rebirth of freight railways in Brazil: FIOL as the locomotive of the New PACTue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-title-editorial-text/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-title-editorial-text/Title / editorial / textTue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-vlt-vs-brt-why-the-modern-tram-is-the-best-investment-for-the-future-of-cities/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-vlt-vs-brt-why-the-modern-tram-is-the-best-investment-for-the-future-of-cities/VLT vs. BRT: why the modern tram is the best investment for the future of citiesTue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-when-technology-organizes-space-society-gains-time-to-live/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260630-when-technology-organizes-space-society-gains-time-to-live/When technology organizes space, society gains time to liveTue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-brazil-and-china-pave-the-way-for-the-era-of-high-speed-trains-in-the-country/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-brazil-and-china-pave-the-way-for-the-era-of-high-speed-trains-in-the-country/Brazil and China pave the way for the era of high-speed trains in the countryWed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-discreet-engineering-innovations-reduce-the-cost-of-light-rail-and-stitch-it-int/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-discreet-engineering-innovations-reduce-the-cost-of-light-rail-and-stitch-it-int/Discreet engineering innovations reduce the cost of light rail and stitch it into the cityWed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-metro-expansion-in-rio-and-sao-paulo-mobilizes-r20-billion-for-underwater-tunnel/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-metro-expansion-in-rio-and-sao-paulo-mobilizes-r20-billion-for-underwater-tunnel/Metro expansion in Rio and São Paulo mobilizes R$20 billion for underwater tunnel, monorail, and CBTC technologyWed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-projects-like-ferrograo-and-fico-fiol-stall-as-china-maps-brazils-railways/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-projects-like-ferrograo-and-fico-fiol-stall-as-china-maps-brazils-railways/Projects like Ferrogrão and Fico-Fiol stall as China maps Brazil's railwaysWed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-railway-that-will-unite-atlantic-to-pacific-puts-brazil-at-the-center-of-the-log/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-railway-that-will-unite-atlantic-to-pacific-puts-brazil-at-the-center-of-the-log/Railway that will unite Atlantic to Pacific puts Brazil at the center of the logistics engineering of the centuryWed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-second-wave-of-light-rail-vehicles-advances-strongly-in-brazil-and-injects-r-10-/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-second-wave-of-light-rail-vehicles-advances-strongly-in-brazil-and-injects-r-10-/Second wave of Light Rail Vehicles advances strongly in Brazil and injects R$ 10 billion into electric mobilityWed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-the-american-rail-paradox-billions-bureaucracy-and-the-utopia-of-355-kmh-in-the-/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-the-american-rail-paradox-billions-bureaucracy-and-the-utopia-of-355-kmh-in-the-/The American rail paradox: billions, bureaucracy, and the utopia of 355 km/h in the land of the automobileWed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-the-track-that-pays-for-itself-how-private-investment-in-freight-railroads-trans/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-the-track-that-pays-for-itself-how-private-investment-in-freight-railroads-trans/The track that pays for itself: how private investment in freight railroads transformed the USA and challenges BrazilWed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-the-tunnel-that-will-connect-rio-to-niteroi-the-engineering-of-metro-line-3/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-the-tunnel-that-will-connect-rio-to-niteroi-the-engineering-of-metro-line-3/The tunnel that will connect Rio to Niterói: the engineering of Metro Line 3Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-the-tunnel-under-the-bay-how-rio-de-janeiros-metro-line-3-promises-to-revolution/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-the-tunnel-under-the-bay-how-rio-de-janeiros-metro-line-3-promises-to-revolution/The tunnel under the bay: how Rio de Janeiro's Metro Line 3 promises to revolutionize mobility in the state of RioWed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-ultra-light-trains-and-trams-the-uks-bet-to-make-light-rail-cheaper-and-bring-it/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260701-ultra-light-trains-and-trams-the-uks-bet-to-make-light-rail-cheaper-and-bring-it/Ultra-light trains and trams: the UK's bet to make light rail cheaper and bring it to medium-sized citiesWed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260702-american-states-transform-freight-railways-into-strategic-infrastructure-with-bi/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260702-american-states-transform-freight-railways-into-strategic-infrastructure-with-bi/American states transform freight railways into strategic infrastructure with billions in investmentsThu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260702-brasil-e-china-desenham-ferrovia-transcontinental-para-reduzir-em-12-dias-o-cami/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260702-brasil-e-china-desenham-ferrovia-transcontinental-para-reduzir-em-12-dias-o-cami/Brasil e China desenham ferrovia transcontinental para reduzir em 12 dias o caminho dos grãos até o PacíficoThu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260702-high-speed-the-architecture-of-modern-development/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260702-high-speed-the-architecture-of-modern-development/High Speed: The Architecture of Modern DevelopmentThu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260702-high-speed-train-between-sao-paulo-and-rio-accumulates-18-years-of-promises-and-/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260702-high-speed-train-between-sao-paulo-and-rio-accumulates-18-years-of-promises-and-/High-speed train between São Paulo and Rio accumulates 18 years of promises and no track builtThu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260702-interborough-express-the-engineering-of-a-14-mile-lrt-connecting-brooklyn-to-que/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260702-interborough-express-the-engineering-of-a-14-mile-lrt-connecting-brooklyn-to-que/Interborough Express: the engineering of a 14-mile LRT connecting Brooklyn to Queens in 32 minutesThu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260702-new-york-advances-with-mega-light-rail-project-that-redefines-mobility-between-b/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260702-new-york-advances-with-mega-light-rail-project-that-redefines-mobility-between-b/New York advances with mega light rail project that redefines mobility between Brooklyn and QueensThu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260702-sao-paulo-metro-injects-r54-billion-in-2026-to-break-guarulhos-technical-isolati/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260702-sao-paulo-metro-injects-r54-billion-in-2026-to-break-guarulhos-technical-isolati/São Paulo Metro injects R$5.4 billion in 2026 to break Guarulhos' technical isolationThu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260702-sao-paulo-nos-trilhos-r-57-bilhoes-50-km-de-metro-e-a-primeira-linha-fora-da-cap/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260702-sao-paulo-nos-trilhos-r-57-bilhoes-50-km-de-metro-e-a-primeira-linha-fora-da-cap/São Paulo nos Trilhos: R$ 57 bilhões, 50 km de metrô e a primeira linha fora da capitalThu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260703-the-future-of-urban-development-in-brazil-rides-on-the-rails-of-the-metro/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260703-the-future-of-urban-development-in-brazil-rides-on-the-rails-of-the-metro/The Future of Urban Development in Brazil Rides on the Rails of the MetroFri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260703-the-metro-as-a-driver-of-urban-and-productive-development/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260703-the-metro-as-a-driver-of-urban-and-productive-development/The Metro as a Driver of Urban and Productive DevelopmentFri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260703-vlt-as-a-driver-of-urban-modernity-and-productive-development/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260703-vlt-as-a-driver-of-urban-modernity-and-productive-development/VLT as a Driver of Urban Modernity and Productive DevelopmentFri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260704-sao-paulo-on-rails-the-ambitious-subway-modernization-plan-that-will-change-urba/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260704-sao-paulo-on-rails-the-ambitious-subway-modernization-plan-that-will-change-urba/São Paulo on Rails: The Ambitious Subway Modernization Plan That Will Change Urban MobilitySat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260707-high-speed-rail-in-the-usa-why-the-worlds-greatest-power-still-stumbles-on-high-/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260707-high-speed-rail-in-the-usa-why-the-worlds-greatest-power-still-stumbles-on-high-/High-speed rail in the USA: why the world's greatest power still stumbles on high-speed tracksTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260707-lisbon-metro-becomes-fiber-optics-laboratory-and-multiplies-transmission-capacit/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260707-lisbon-metro-becomes-fiber-optics-laboratory-and-multiplies-transmission-capacit/Lisbon Metro becomes fiber optics laboratory and multiplies transmission capacity up to seven timesTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260707-lisbon-metro-becomes-the-worlds-largest-optical-fiber-testing-center-under-real-/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260707-lisbon-metro-becomes-the-worlds-largest-optical-fiber-testing-center-under-real-/Lisbon Metro becomes the world's largest optical fiber testing center under real conditionsTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260707-megalomaniacs-of-the-rails-what-the-dance-of-chinese-capital-reveals-about-the-f/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260707-megalomaniacs-of-the-rails-what-the-dance-of-chinese-capital-reveals-about-the-f/Megalomaniacs of the rails: what the dance of Chinese capital reveals about the flow of the Brazilian harvestTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260707-salvador-restores-trains-from-the-defunct-cuiaba-vlt-for-a-revolution-on-rails-i/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260707-salvador-restores-trains-from-the-defunct-cuiaba-vlt-for-a-revolution-on-rails-i/Salvador restores trains from the defunct Cuiabá VLT for a revolution on rails in the Railway SuburbTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260707-tav-sao-paulo-rio-is-reborn-with-chinese-push-and-r-50-billion-at-stake/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260707-tav-sao-paulo-rio-is-reborn-with-chinese-push-and-r-50-billion-at-stake/TAV São Paulo-Rio is reborn with Chinese push and R$ 50 billion at stakeTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260707-title-american-states-turbocharge-freight-rails-with-public-money-and-billion-do/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260707-title-american-states-turbocharge-freight-rails-with-public-money-and-billion-do/**Title**: American states turbocharge freight rails with public money and billion-dollar PPPsTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260707-vlts-explode-in-projects-in-brazil-and-promise-a-silent-revolution-in-urban-mobi/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260707-vlts-explode-in-projects-in-brazil-and-promise-a-silent-revolution-in-urban-mobi/VLTs explode in projects in Brazil and promise a silent revolution in urban mobilityTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-lisbon-metro-becomes-a-living-laboratory-to-test-optical-fiber-that-multiplies-d/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-lisbon-metro-becomes-a-living-laboratory-to-test-optical-fiber-that-multiplies-d/Lisbon Metro becomes a living laboratory to test optical fiber that multiplies data by sevenWed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-nova-ferroeste-and-the-global-leap-of-freight-railways-with-ppps-and-hybrid-capi/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-nova-ferroeste-and-the-global-leap-of-freight-railways-with-ppps-and-hybrid-capi/Nova Ferroeste and the global leap of freight railways with PPPs and hybrid capitalWed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-rio-sao-paulo-tav-racks-up-r-50-billion-in-promises-and-never-leaves-the-drawing/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-rio-sao-paulo-tav-racks-up-r-50-billion-in-promises-and-never-leaves-the-drawing/Rio-São Paulo TAV piles up R$ 50 billion in promises and remains stalled due to political indecisionWed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-salvadors-vlt-redefines-mobility-with-multimodal-integration-and-social-justice-/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-salvadors-vlt-redefines-mobility-with-multimodal-integration-and-social-justice-/Salvador's VLT redefines mobility with multimodal integration and social justice in the Railway SuburbWed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-sao-paulo-advances-with-record-investment-in-metro-and-technology-for-brazil/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-sao-paulo-advances-with-record-investment-in-metro-and-technology-for-brazil/São Paulo Advances with Record Investment in Metro and Technology for BrazilWed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-sao-paulo-subway-expansion-exposes-the-historical-abandonment-of-rail-in-brazil/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-sao-paulo-subway-expansion-exposes-the-historical-abandonment-of-rail-in-brazil/São Paulo subway expansion exposes the historical abandonment of rail in BrazilWed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-states-fund-freight-rail-modernization-with-large-scale-public-private-partnersh/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-states-fund-freight-rail-modernization-with-large-scale-public-private-partnersh/States fund freight rail modernization with large-scale public-private partnershipsWed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-the-country-rediscovered-on-rails-and-the-transcontinental-leap-that-china-has-a/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-the-country-rediscovered-on-rails-and-the-transcontinental-leap-that-china-has-a/The country rediscovered on rails and the transcontinental leap that China has already financedWed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-the-silent-reinvention-of-the-light-rail-low-floor-105-kmh-and-the-end-of-overhe/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-the-silent-reinvention-of-the-light-rail-low-floor-105-kmh-and-the-end-of-overhe/The silent reinvention of the light rail: low floor, 105 km/h and the end of overhead wiresWed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-title-tav-brasil-awaits-political-signal-to-unlock-r-60-billion-for-the-sao-paul/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260708-title-tav-brasil-awaits-political-signal-to-unlock-r-60-billion-for-the-sao-paul/TAV Brasil awaits political signal to unlock R$ 60 billion for the São Paulo-Rio bullet trainWed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-brazil-and-china-advance-in-planning-a-bi-oceanic-railway/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-brazil-and-china-advance-in-planning-a-bi-oceanic-railway/Brazil and China advance in planning a bi-oceanic railwayThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-brazil-and-china-sign-agreement-for-transcontinental-railway-linking-atlantic-to/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-brazil-and-china-sign-agreement-for-transcontinental-railway-linking-atlantic-to/Brazil and China sign agreement for transcontinental railway linking Atlantic to PacificThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-in-lisbons-metro-tunnels-optical-fiber-that-can-multiply-internet-capacity-by-se/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-in-lisbons-metro-tunnels-optical-fiber-that-can-multiply-internet-capacity-by-se/In Lisbon's metro tunnels, optical fiber that can multiply internet capacity by sevenThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-rio-metro-plans-historic-leap-with-underwater-tunnel-and-r288-billion-ppp/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-rio-metro-plans-historic-leap-with-underwater-tunnel-and-r288-billion-ppp/Rio Metro plans historic leap with underwater tunnel and R$28.8 billion PPPThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-salvador-light-rail-advances-with-4371-km-of-tracks-and-integration-that-challen/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-salvador-light-rail-advances-with-4371-km-of-tracks-and-integration-that-challen/Salvador Light Rail advances with 43.71 km of tracks and integration that challenges road-centric logicThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-tav-sao-paulo-rio-the-high-speed-train-that-brazil-insists-on-not-getting-off-th/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-tav-sao-paulo-rio-the-high-speed-train-that-brazil-insists-on-not-getting-off-th/TAV São Paulo-Rio: the high-speed train that Brazil insists on not getting off the drawing boardThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-the-brazilian-bullet-train-dream-between-ambition-and-financial-reality/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-the-brazilian-bullet-train-dream-between-ambition-and-financial-reality/The Brazilian bullet train dream: between ambition and financial realityThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-the-new-geography-of-steel-and-grain/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-the-new-geography-of-steel-and-grain/The new geography of steel and grainThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-the-railway-to-the-pacific-brazils-bet-on-cargo-with-chinese-partner/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-the-railway-to-the-pacific-brazils-bet-on-cargo-with-chinese-partner/The railway to the Pacific: Brazil's bet on cargo with Chinese partnerThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-the-spring-of-vlts-9-projects-that-could-transform-urban-mobility-in-brazil/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-the-spring-of-vlts-9-projects-that-could-transform-urban-mobility-in-brazil/The spring of VLTs: 9 projects that could transform urban mobility in BrazilThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-vlt-of-baixada-santista-technical-innovations-and-integrated-planning-for-metrop/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260709-vlt-of-baixada-santista-technical-innovations-and-integrated-planning-for-metrop/VLT of Baixada Santista: technical innovations and integrated planning for metropolitan mobilityThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-betting-on-rails-exposes-the-chasm-between-innovation-and-backwardness-in-americ/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-betting-on-rails-exposes-the-chasm-between-innovation-and-backwardness-in-americ/Betting on rails exposes the chasm between innovation and backwardness in American corridorsFri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-brazil-stitches-together-a-railway-to-the-pacific-with-chinese-engineering-to-sh/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-brazil-stitches-together-a-railway-to-the-pacific-with-chinese-engineering-to-sh/Brazil stitches together a railway to the Pacific with Chinese engineering to shorten the grain routeFri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-china-launches-450-kmh-cr450-and-consolidates-the-reinvention-of-global-high-spe/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-china-launches-450-kmh-cr450-and-consolidates-the-reinvention-of-global-high-spe/China launches 450 km/h CR450 and consolidates the reinvention of global high-speed railFri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-phoenix-light-rail-uses-precision-engineering-to-tame-the-scorching-desert-aspha/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-phoenix-light-rail-uses-precision-engineering-to-tame-the-scorching-desert-aspha/Phoenix Light Rail uses precision engineering to tame the scorching desert asphaltFri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-record-r54-billion-budget-turns-sao-paulo-metro-into-a-rail-integration-lab/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-record-r54-billion-budget-turns-sao-paulo-metro-into-a-rail-integration-lab/Record R$5.4 billion budget turns São Paulo Metro into a rail integration labFri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-the-railway-challenge-of-connecting-two-oceans-the-new-route-for-soybeans-and-or/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-the-railway-challenge-of-connecting-two-oceans-the-new-route-for-soybeans-and-or/The railway challenge of connecting two oceans: the new route for soybeans and oreFri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-transforming-cities-modernization-and-innovation-in-transportation-infrastructur/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-transforming-cities-modernization-and-innovation-in-transportation-infrastructur/Transforming Cities: Modernization and Innovation in Transportation InfrastructureFri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-vlt-as-an-urban-scalpel-and-the-new-design-of-sao-paulos-city-center/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-vlt-as-an-urban-scalpel-and-the-new-design-of-sao-paulos-city-center/VLT as an urban scalpel and the new design of downtown São PauloFri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-vlt-reborn-in-brazil-salvador-inaugurates-modern-system-and-other-cities-follow-/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260710-vlt-reborn-in-brazil-salvador-inaugurates-modern-system-and-other-cities-follow-/VLT Reborn in Brazil: Salvador Inaugurates Modern System and Other Cities Follow SuitFri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-every-kilometer-of-new-railway-in-brazil-costs-r-27-million-and-depends-on-beiji/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-every-kilometer-of-new-railway-in-brazil-costs-r-27-million-and-depends-on-beiji/Every kilometer of new railway in Brazil costs R$ 27 million and depends on BeijingSat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-ferrovia-transoceanica-desafia-a-engenharia-dos-andes-e-da-amazonia-para-encurta/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-ferrovia-transoceanica-desafia-a-engenharia-dos-andes-e-da-amazonia-para-encurta/Ferrovia Transoceânica desafia a engenharia dos Andes e da Amazônia para encurtar o Brasil rumo à ÁsiaSat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-freight-railways-break-global-inertia-with-state-subsidies-and-new-financial-eng/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-freight-railways-break-global-inertia-with-state-subsidies-and-new-financial-eng/Freight railways break global inertia with state subsidies and new financial engineeringSat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-french-tramway-the-technical-lessons-of-an-icon-of-low-carbon-urban-renewal/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-french-tramway-the-technical-lessons-of-an-icon-of-low-carbon-urban-renewal/French Tramway: The Technical Lessons of an Icon of Low-Carbon Urban RenewalSat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-record-budget-of-r-54-billion-drives-the-largest-expansion-in-the-history-of-the/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-record-budget-of-r-54-billion-drives-the-largest-expansion-in-the-history-of-the/Record budget of R$ 5.4 billion drives the largest expansion in the history of the São Paulo MetroSat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-salvadors-vlt-inaugurates-a-new-era-of-rail-mobility-in-brazil/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-salvadors-vlt-inaugurates-a-new-era-of-rail-mobility-in-brazil/Salvador's VLT inaugurates a new era of rail mobility in BrazilSat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-san-fernando-valley-reclaims-the-rail-after-70-years-with-billion-dollar-light-r/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-san-fernando-valley-reclaims-the-rail-after-70-years-with-billion-dollar-light-r/San Fernando Valley reclaims the rail after 70 years with billion-dollar light rail and social justiceSat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-the-largest-budget-in-the-history-of-the-sao-paulo-metro-r-54-billion-to-expand-/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-the-largest-budget-in-the-history-of-the-sao-paulo-metro-r-54-billion-to-expand-/The largest budget in the history of the São Paulo Metro: R$ 5.4 billion to expand three lines in 2026Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-the-subway-growing-under-pressure-the-largest-technical-expansion-in-sao-paulos-/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-the-subway-growing-under-pressure-the-largest-technical-expansion-in-sao-paulos-/The subway growing under pressure: the largest technical expansion in São Paulo's historySat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-trem-bala-sprio-acumula-18-anos-de-promessas-sem-um-trilho-construido/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260711-trem-bala-sprio-acumula-18-anos-de-promessas-sem-um-trilho-construido/Trem-bala SP–Rio acumula 18 anos de promessas sem um trilho construídoSat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-alta-velocidade-e-trilhos-no-brasil-dependem-de-engenharia-financeira-e-tecnolog/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-alta-velocidade-e-trilhos-no-brasil-dependem-de-engenharia-financeira-e-tecnolog/Alta velocidade e trilhos no Brasil dependem de engenharia financeira e tecnologia chinesaSun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-china-breaks-the-450-kmh-barrier-and-rewrites-the-geography-of-development-on-ra/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-china-breaks-the-450-kmh-barrier-and-rewrites-the-geography-of-development-on-ra/China breaks the 450 km/h barrier and rewrites the geography of development on railsSun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-expansion-of-the-sao-paulo-metro-breaks-the-inertia-and-turns-the-rails-into-a-v/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-expansion-of-the-sao-paulo-metro-breaks-the-inertia-and-turns-the-rails-into-a-v/Expansion of the São Paulo Metro breaks the inertia and turns the rails into a vector of developmentSun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-fiber-optics-control-centers-and-new-tracks-redefine-metro-efficiency-worldwide/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-fiber-optics-control-centers-and-new-tracks-redefine-metro-efficiency-worldwide/Fiber optics, control centers and new tracks redefine metro efficiency worldwideSun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-interborough-express-advances-with-heavy-engineering-while-bonde-sao-paulo-await/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-interborough-express-advances-with-heavy-engineering-while-bonde-sao-paulo-await/Interborough Express advances with heavy engineering while Bonde São Paulo awaits modelingSun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-nova-ferroeste-plans-a-38-million-ton-corridor-and-reshapes-grain-logistics-in-s/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-nova-ferroeste-plans-a-38-million-ton-corridor-and-reshapes-grain-logistics-in-s/Nova Ferroeste plans a 38-million-ton corridor and reshapes grain logistics in Southern BrazilSun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-salvador-inaugurates-first-suburb-vlt-station-and-projects-a-new-era-for-brazili/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-salvador-inaugurates-first-suburb-vlt-station-and-projects-a-new-era-for-brazili/Salvador inaugurates the first station of the Suburb VLT and envisions a new era for Brazilian urban railsSun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-silent-investments-redefine-us-freight-rail-infrastructure/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-silent-investments-redefine-us-freight-rail-infrastructure/Silent Investments Redefine U.S. Freight Rail InfrastructureSun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-the-train-that-carries-the-world-us-64-billion-on-rails-and-brazils-place-in-the/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260712-the-train-that-carries-the-world-us-64-billion-on-rails-and-brazils-place-in-the/The train that carries the world: US$ 64 billion on rails and Brazil's place in the global freight networkSun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260713-brazil-2054-the-plan-to-double-the-metro-and-quadruple-brts-and-lrvs/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260713-brazil-2054-the-plan-to-double-the-metro-and-quadruple-brts-and-lrvs/Brazil 2054: The Plan to Double the Metro and Quadruple BRTs and LRVsMon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260713-chinese-underwater-train-defies-geology-and-exposes-the-myopia-that-stalls-high-/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260713-chinese-underwater-train-defies-geology-and-exposes-the-myopia-that-stalls-high-/Chinese underwater train defies geology and exposes the myopia that stalls high-speed rail in BrazilMon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260713-doubling-the-metro-and-quadrupling-brts-and-lrvs-brazils-urban-mobility-challeng/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260713-doubling-the-metro-and-quadrupling-brts-and-lrvs-brazils-urban-mobility-challeng/Doubling the metro and quadrupling BRTs and LRVs: Brazil's urban mobility challenge until 2054Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260713-high-speed-rail-connecting-vancouver-seattle-and-portland-the-future-of-transpor/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260713-high-speed-rail-connecting-vancouver-seattle-and-portland-the-future-of-transpor/High-Speed Rail Connecting Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland: The Future of Transportation in the Cascadia MegaregionMon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260713-lisbon-metro-becomes-a-global-live-laboratory-for-optical-fiber-in-real-operatio/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260713-lisbon-metro-becomes-a-global-live-laboratory-for-optical-fiber-in-real-operatio/Lisbon Metro Becomes a Global Live Laboratory for Optical Fiber in Real OperationMon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260713-salvadors-lrt-when-tracks-return-to-the-suburbs-and-bring-a-skatepark-metro-and-/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260713-salvadors-lrt-when-tracks-return-to-the-suburbs-and-bring-a-skatepark-metro-and-/Salvador's LRT: When Tracks Return to the Suburbs — and Bring a Skatepark, Metro, and FutureMon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260713-the-tracks-are-the-material-geometry-of-the-future-challenges-and-strategies-in-/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260713-the-tracks-are-the-material-geometry-of-the-future-challenges-and-strategies-in-/The tracks are the material geometry of the future: challenges and strategies in freight rail infrastructureMon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260714-traxtion-invests-r-34-billion-and-will-redefine-freight-rail-in-south-africa-wit/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260714-traxtion-invests-r-34-billion-and-will-redefine-freight-rail-in-south-africa-wit/Traxtion invests R$ 3.4 billion and will redefine freight rail in South Africa with modernized locomotivesTue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260714-with-metro-at-r1-billion-per-km-brazil-plans-to-double-network-and-quadruple-vlt/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260714-with-metro-at-r1-billion-per-km-brazil-plans-to-double-network-and-quadruple-vlt/With metro at R$1 billion per km, Brazil plans to double network and quadruple VLTs by 2054Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260720-knorr-bremse-to-digitalise-fortescue-heavy-haul-signalling/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260720-knorr-bremse-to-digitalise-fortescue-heavy-haul-signalling/Fortescue Metals Group awards Knorr-Bremse a contract to upgrade signalling and digitalise lineside systems on its Western Australia mine-to-port network.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260720-lagos-and-ccecc-to-build-railway-training-centre-for-network/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260720-lagos-and-ccecc-to-build-railway-training-centre-for-network/LAMATA and CCECC partner to create a Railway Training Centre, aiming to develop local skills for Lagos's expanded rail network.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260721-european-sleeper-targets-milan-launch-amid-regulatory-hurdle/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260721-european-sleeper-targets-milan-launch-amid-regulatory-hurdle/Open-access night train operator European Sleeper prepares Milan-Brussels service while tackling French and German barriers.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260721-how-digital-technology-is-transforming-us-freight-locomotive/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260721-how-digital-technology-is-transforming-us-freight-locomotive/Modern US freight locomotives use sensors, AI, and automation to improve safety, efficiency, and emissions, per the AAR.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260721-korail-to-replace-ktx-i-fleet-with-49-emu-320-high-speed-tra/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260721-korail-to-replace-ktx-i-fleet-with-49-emu-320-high-speed-tra/South Korea's Korail plans to order 49 EMU-320 trainsets to replace aging KTX-I fleet, with first units entering service from 2032.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260721-romanian-suburban-rail-projects-gain-momentum-outside-buchar/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260721-romanian-suburban-rail-projects-gain-momentum-outside-buchar/Funding agreements advance suburban rail in Cluj-Napoca and Oradea, while Bucharest's plans stall.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260722-model-railway-news-may-2026-industry-trends-in-miniature/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260722-model-railway-news-may-2026-industry-trends-in-miniature/May 2026 model railway roundup covers new releases, cancellations, and what they signal for the full-size rail industry.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260722-north-america-transit-expansion-149-miles-of-new-lines-set-f/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260722-north-america-transit-expansion-149-miles-of-new-lines-set-f/A record 149 miles of new fixed-guideway transit lines are scheduled to open across the US, Canada, and Mexico in 2026, according to The Transport Politic.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260722-north-american-rail-freight-embraces-advanced-eco-technologi/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260722-north-american-rail-freight-embraces-advanced-eco-technologi/Railroads in North America are adopting hybrid locomotives, alternative fuels, and energy management systems to cut emissions and improve efficiency.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260722-turkey-awards-contract-for-gebze-metro-branch-line/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260722-turkey-awards-contract-for-gebze-metro-branch-line/AYGM selects Metgün İnşaat to build a 5.7 km metro branch connecting Gebze to Çayırova and an industrial zone.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260723-india-launches-first-domestically-built-hydrogen-train/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260723-india-launches-first-domestically-built-hydrogen-train/Indian Railways' hydrogen fuel cell train enters revenue service on 89 km route, developed under Hydrogen for Heritage initiative.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260723-spanish-rail-crash-probe-to-take-months-more-as-lab-tests-pe/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260723-spanish-rail-crash-probe-to-take-months-more-as-lab-tests-pe/CIAF says final report on Adamuz derailment delayed due to rail sample analysis; fracture detected 22 hours before crash.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260725-almaty-light-rail-construction-begins-berlin-launches-longes/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260725-almaty-light-rail-construction-begins-berlin-launches-longes/Almaty starts 18.3 km light rail line; Berlin's 50 m Urbanliner trams enter service; Dhaka metro Line 5 tenders; Toshkent receives first TMH trains.Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260725-stadler-refuses-to-pay-10-million-swiss-franc-ransom-after-c/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260725-stadler-refuses-to-pay-10-million-swiss-franc-ransom-after-c/Swiss train maker Stadler says it will not pay a ransom after a hacker group stole technical data from a supplier platform.Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260726-hitachi-rail-trials-hands-free-gate-opening-in-amsterdam/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260726-hitachi-rail-trials-hands-free-gate-opening-in-amsterdam/Hitachi Rail and GVB tested ultra-wideband gates at Amsterdam Centraal, allowing passengers to pass without tickets or devices.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260726-innotrans-2026-to-be-most-international-edition-yet/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260726-innotrans-2026-to-be-most-international-edition-yet/InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin will host exhibitors from 60 nations and delegations from 18 countries, setting a new record for international participation.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260726-spain-drops-double-track-plan-for-teruel-sagunt-freight-corr/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260726-spain-drops-double-track-plan-for-teruel-sagunt-freight-corr/Spain's transport ministry abandons double-tracking the Teruel-Sagunt line, sparking criticism from Aragón's regional government.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260726-swiss-firm-wyss-lila-opens-rail-maintenance-base-in-croatian/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260726-swiss-firm-wyss-lila-opens-rail-maintenance-base-in-croatian/Swiss engineering company Wyss&Lila has opened a rolling stock maintenance workshop in Rijeka, Croatia, expanding its network across central and southeast Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260727-algarve-line-electrified-as-cp-launches-electric-services/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260727-algarve-line-electrified-as-cp-launches-electric-services/CP begins electric services on Algarve line after €135m electrification project, cutting journey times and increasing capacity.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260727-china-expands-automated-metro-networks-to-redefine-urban-mob/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260727-china-expands-automated-metro-networks-to-redefine-urban-mob/China is accelerating metro expansion with over 15 new lines, featuring driverless trains and AI systems, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2060.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260727-colombia-starts-work-on-first-underground-rail-station-in-me/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260727-colombia-starts-work-on-first-underground-rail-station-in-me/Construction begins on San Germán station, part of the Metro de la 80 light rail line, marking Colombia's first underground rail station.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260727-euskotren-opens-underground-bypass-in-san-sebastian-doubling/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260727-euskotren-opens-underground-bypass-in-san-sebastian-doubling/Euskotren opens 2.1 km underground section between Altza and Galtzaraborda, doubling suburban service frequency to every 7.5 minutes on weekdays.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260728-bechtel-named-delivery-partner-for-newcastle-sydney-high-spe/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260728-bechtel-named-delivery-partner-for-newcastle-sydney-high-spe/Australia's High Speed Rail Authority appoints Bechtel for the two-year development phase of the Newcastle to Sydney high speed rail project.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260728-castex-removes-sncf-voyageurs-head-to-preserve-state-railway/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260728-castex-removes-sncf-voyageurs-head-to-preserve-state-railway/Christophe Fanichet dismissed as SNCF Voyageurs president; role split amid strategic differences over competition and group cohesion.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260728-first-african-european-rail-dialogue-to-debut-at-innotrans-2/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260728-first-african-european-rail-dialogue-to-debut-at-innotrans-2/Inaugural EU-Africa Transport Dialogue at InnoTrans on September 23 will gather African governments, rail authorities and European industry for cooperationTue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260728-hungary-unveils-9-76bn-rail-plan-with-metro-extension-and-ba/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260728-hungary-unveils-9-76bn-rail-plan-with-metro-extension-and-ba/Hungary's Gábor Baross Railway Development Plan includes metro extensions, battery trains, and tram-train projects by 2035.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260729-atkinsrealis-to-support-riyadh-metro-operations-and-expansio/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260729-atkinsrealis-to-support-riyadh-metro-operations-and-expansio/Canadian engineering firm AtkinsRéalis signs contracts to provide engineering services and supervision for Riyadh Metro, the world's longest driverless netWed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260729-colombia-begins-work-on-first-underground-rail-station/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260729-colombia-begins-work-on-first-underground-rail-station/Construction of San Germán station marks a milestone for Medellín's Metro de la 80 light rail project, set to open in 2028.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260730-italo-orders-velaro-trainsets-for-german-high-speed-open-acc/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260730-italo-orders-velaro-trainsets-for-german-high-speed-open-acc/Italo places €3bn order for 26 Velaro trainsets to launch high speed services in Germany from April 2028, competing with Deutsche Bahn.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260730-toronto-line-2-to-get-cbtc-signalling-from-hitachi-rail/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260730-toronto-line-2-to-get-cbtc-signalling-from-hitachi-rail/Toronto Transit Commission awards Hitachi Rail GTS contract for CBTC on Bloor-Danforth Subway, promising up to 40% capacity increase.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260731-australian-high-speed-rail-project-secures-international-par/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260731-australian-high-speed-rail-project-secures-international-par/Keolis-led partnership appointed to provide business, operations, and maintenance expertise for Newcastle to Sydney high-speed rail.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260731-global-railway-supply-chain-news-round-up-for-july-2026/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260731-global-railway-supply-chain-news-round-up-for-july-2026/Structural monitoring in Gothenburg, new rail mill delivery, Vossloh record orders, Talgo CEO change, and more.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260731-railone-to-build-concrete-sleeper-plant-in-n-rnberg/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260731-railone-to-build-concrete-sleeper-plant-in-n-rnberg/Railone announces a new concrete sleeper plant in Nürnberg, replacing its oldest facility in Neumarkt, with capacity for 600,000 sleepers per year.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260731-sound-transit-taps-network-rail-consulting-for-asset-managem/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260731-sound-transit-taps-network-rail-consulting-for-asset-managem/Seattle's Sound Transit awards a $26m contract to Network Rail Consulting to enhance asset management on the Link light rail network.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260801-alpha-trains-and-talbot-join-forces-for-strategic-rolling-st/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260801-alpha-trains-and-talbot-join-forces-for-strategic-rolling-st/A strategic framework agreement aims to optimize train fleet management and workshop utilization.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260801-croatian-railway-operator-h-pp-expands-electric-fleet-with-n/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260801-croatian-railway-operator-h-pp-expands-electric-fleet-with-n/HŽ Putnički Prijevoz signs contracts for additional battery-electric trainsets and charging station.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260801-prague-trams-to-receive-air-conditioning-upgrade-via-polish/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260801-prague-trams-to-receive-air-conditioning-upgrade-via-polish/Over 120 Škoda 15T trams in Prague will be retrofitted with air-conditioning units in a project coordinated by Polish company Enik.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260801-turkey-awards-contract-for-adapazar-serdivan-tramway-constru/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260801-turkey-awards-contract-for-adapazar-serdivan-tramway-constru/AYGM grants Makyol İnşaat the contract for a 15.5 km tramway project linking twin cities.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260802-alstom-to-supply-signalling-for-sao-paulo-suburban-yard/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260802-alstom-to-supply-signalling-for-sao-paulo-suburban-yard/CPTM awards Alstom contract for signalling systems at Maua Norte Yard on Line 10-Turquoise, including interlocking, CCTV and radio.Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260802-pesa-to-supply-20-twist-3-0-trams-to-gda-sk/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260802-pesa-to-supply-20-twist-3-0-trams-to-gda-sk/Gdańsk orders 46.8 m five-section trams from Pesa, the longest in Poland, with delivery in three years.Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260802-south-korea-s-high-speed-rail-network-addresses-capacity-sho/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260802-south-korea-s-high-speed-rail-network-addresses-capacity-sho/Strategies include a merger of operators, infrastructure expansion, and new train procurement.Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260802-vollert-delivers-shunting-robot-to-brazilian-pulp-site/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260802-vollert-delivers-shunting-robot-to-brazilian-pulp-site/Vollert has supplied a PRO DER100 shunting robot to Suzano's Inocência site in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, for pulp logistics.Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260803-african-development-bank-approves-878m-for-algerian-railway/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260803-african-development-bank-approves-878m-for-algerian-railway/AfDB funds second phase of 495 km Laghouat–El Meniaa line, part of Trans-Saharan Railway corridor.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260803-thailand-unveils-domestically-built-luxury-coach-with-massag/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260803-thailand-unveils-domestically-built-luxury-coach-with-massag/A prototype luxury passenger coach developed in Thailand was handed over to SRT for tourist routes, featuring massage seats and 44% local content.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260803-turkey-awards-contract-for-200-km-h-mersin-gaziantep-railway/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260803-turkey-awards-contract-for-200-km-h-mersin-gaziantep-railway/AYGM awards TL64.1bn contract to upgrade 286 km line to 200 km/h, cutting journey time from 6h23min to 2h15min.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260803-turkey-signs-tl33-3bn-trabzon-light-rail-phase-1-contract/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260803-turkey-signs-tl33-3bn-trabzon-light-rail-phase-1-contract/AYGM awards Kalyon-Makyol JV contract for 16.5 km Trabzon light rail line with 16 stops, expected to open in 2029-30.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260804-canadian-regulator-approves-lac-megantic-rail-bypass/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260804-canadian-regulator-approves-lac-megantic-rail-bypass/Canadian Transportation Agency greenlights 12.5 km bypass to reroute trains away from Lac-Mégantic town centre.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260804-japan-confirms-hokuriku-shinkansen-extension-route-to-osaka/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260804-japan-confirms-hokuriku-shinkansen-extension-route-to-osaka/Japan selects Wakasa Route for Hokuriku Shinkansen extension to Shin-Osaka, with construction expected to start in fiscal 2027 and opening by 2054.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260804-sweden-s-fastest-train-begins-testing-at-czech-facility/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260804-sweden-s-fastest-train-begins-testing-at-czech-facility/Alstom's 250 km/h SJ250 EMU starts certification tests at VUZ Velim, with entry into service now expected in December 2027.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260804-tatra-t3-tram-converted-into-battery-railcar-in-moldova/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260804-tatra-t3-tram-converted-into-battery-railcar-in-moldova/Moldova's Informbusiness converts a Tatra T3 tram into a battery-powered railcar for CFM, with 100 passengers, 75 km/h top speed, and 400 km range.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260805-luna-rail-and-reissujuna-partner-on-finnish-night-train-proj/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260805-luna-rail-and-reissujuna-partner-on-finnish-night-train-proj/German startup Luna Rail partners with Finnish operator Reissujuna to develop next-generation night train services between Helsinki and Lapland.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260805-moscow-big-circle-line-to-become-russia-s-first-fully-automa/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260805-moscow-big-circle-line-to-become-russia-s-first-fully-automa/Moscow's Big Circle Line will be fully automated by 2030, with first autonomous train shadow operation this year and passenger tests in 2027.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260805-tobu-railway-unveils-series-90000-emus-for-tojo-line/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260805-tobu-railway-unveils-series-90000-emus-for-tojo-line/Tobu Railway presents its next-generation Series 90000 EMUs, set to enter service in September 2026 on the Tojo Line.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260805-via-rail-orders-45-stadler-diesel-battery-hybrid-locomotives/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260805-via-rail-orders-45-stadler-diesel-battery-hybrid-locomotives/Canadian operator VIA Rail awards C$1.6bn contract for 45 diesel-battery hybrid locomotives for long-distance services.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260806-global-urban-rail-projects-expand-with-automation/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260806-global-urban-rail-projects-expand-with-automation/Cities worldwide investing in new corridors, automation, and safety upgrades amid major infrastructure developments.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260806-hitachi-rail-begins-etcs-level-2-installation-on-gold-coast/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260806-hitachi-rail-begins-etcs-level-2-installation-on-gold-coast/Work starts on 20 km Kuraby–Beenleigh segment as part of wider digital signalling rollout ahead of 2032 Olympics.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260806-knorr-bremse-divests-merak-hvac-unit-to-opengate-capital/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260806-knorr-bremse-divests-merak-hvac-unit-to-opengate-capital/Knorr-Bremse sells its rail HVAC business Merak to private equity firm OpenGate Capital for around €360m in annual revenue.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260806-ratp-dev-study-maps-path-to-full-automated-metro-potential/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260806-ratp-dev-study-maps-path-to-full-automated-metro-potential/Global study with 30 interviews offers guidance on designing, operating, and upgrading automated metro systems.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260807-quebec-city-tramway-rail-systems-contract-awarded-to-consort/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260807-quebec-city-tramway-rail-systems-contract-awarded-to-consort/AtkinsRéalis and Siemens Mobility to deliver rail systems for Québec City's TramCité light rail project.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260807-tazara-starts-work-on-training-and-operations-control-centre/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260807-tazara-starts-work-on-training-and-operations-control-centre/TAZARA and CCECC begin building training and control facilities in Dar es Salaam to modernise operations.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260808-bergamo-t2-tramway-clears-eu-funding-deadline-opening-set-fo/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260808-bergamo-t2-tramway-clears-eu-funding-deadline-opening-set-fo/Bergamo's T2 tramway completes main civil works by EU deadline, with testing underway and opening planned for end of 2026.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260808-european-railways-face-intensifying-battle-for-scarce-capaci/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260808-european-railways-face-intensifying-battle-for-scarce-capaci/The debate on European rail traffic is shifting from growth to allocation amid capacity crunch.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260808-orbital-metros-gain-momentum-as-singapore-circle-line-comple/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260808-orbital-metros-gain-momentum-as-singapore-circle-line-comple/Singapore's Circle Line completion highlights the growing role of orbital metros in improving urban connectivity worldwide.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260808-stadler-etr300-trains-enter-service-on-circumvesuviana-netwo/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260808-stadler-etr300-trains-enter-service-on-circumvesuviana-netwo/First custom-built Stadler ETR300 EMUs begin passenger service on EAV's Circumvesuviana railway around Mount Vesuvius.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260809-stadler-led-consortium-revises-montevideo-tram-network-plans/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260809-stadler-led-consortium-revises-montevideo-tram-network-plans/A Stadler-led consortium has submitted revised proposals for a five-route tram network in Montevideo and Canelones, with a first phase costing US$787m.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260810-eu-standardises-transport-emissions-calculations-from-2030/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260810-eu-standardises-transport-emissions-calculations-from-2030/New EU regulation harmonises greenhouse gas emissions calculation for rail and other modes, applying from December 2030.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260810-trenitalia-tests-heat-blocking-window-films-on-frecciarossa/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260810-trenitalia-tests-heat-blocking-window-films-on-frecciarossa/Trenitalia trials heat-mitigating window films on Frecciarossa trains to boost energy efficiency and passenger comfort.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260811-belgium-approves-phased-rail-liberalisation-from-2033/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260811-belgium-approves-phased-rail-liberalisation-from-2033/Belgium's cabinet approves phased competitive tendering for passenger rail after SNCB contract expires in 2032.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260811-jr-hokkaido-prepares-to-test-new-dd200-diesel-shunting-locom/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260811-jr-hokkaido-prepares-to-test-new-dd200-diesel-shunting-locom/JR Hokkaido will test the first of three DD200 diesel-electric shunters, replacing ageing DE10 locos on non-electrified routes.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260811-melbourne-g-class-trams-enter-service-on-northwest-routes/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260811-melbourne-g-class-trams-enter-service-on-northwest-routes/First of 100 G class trams enter service in Melbourne, replacing older high-floor vehicles with modern low-floor design.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260811-romania-picks-consultants-to-build-integrated-national-timet/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260811-romania-picks-consultants-to-build-integrated-national-timet/Romania's ARF signs €2.1m contract with TTL Planning and Systra for a 24-month study to develop regular-interval passenger services.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260812-bb-brenner-cross-border-trainsets-take-shape-at-alstom-plant/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260812-bb-brenner-cross-border-trainsets-take-shape-at-alstom-plant/ÖBB and Alto Adige inspect new Coradia Stream EMUs for Brenner Pass services, with through running from 2027.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260812-tanzania-launches-sixth-phase-of-standard-gauge-line-to-kigo/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260812-tanzania-launches-sixth-phase-of-standard-gauge-line-to-kigo/Tanzania starts Lot 6 of its standard gauge railway, extending the Central Corridor to Lake Tanganyika by 2030.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260812-urban-rail-round-up-trams-metro-deliveries-and-toronto-upgra/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260812-urban-rail-round-up-trams-metro-deliveries-and-toronto-upgra/Modertrans trams reach Szczecin, Manila LRT2 goes contactless, Bengaluru Yellow Line complete, and Toronto Bloor station upgraded.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260813-czech-manufacturer-delivers-turnouts-and-crossings-for-istan/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260813-czech-manufacturer-delivers-turnouts-and-crossings-for-istan/DTVS supplies 14 turnouts and three crossings for Istanbul metro lines, including M14 under construction.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260813-scotland-explores-direct-caledonian-sleeper-services-to-euro/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260813-scotland-explores-direct-caledonian-sleeper-services-to-euro/Transport Scotland launches feasibility study for direct overnight rail links between Scotland and mainland Europe.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260813-switzerland-launches-mehrspur-works-for-second-zurich-winter/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260813-switzerland-launches-mehrspur-works-for-second-zurich-winter/Groundbreaking for 9 km Bruttener Tunnel and grade separation to boost capacity by 30% on the Zurich-Winterthur corridor.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260814-france-weighs-high-speed-solidarity-fund-to-protect-unprofit/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260814-france-weighs-high-speed-solidarity-fund-to-protect-unprofit/French review proposes cross-subsidies and a levy on high speed operators to keep socially desirable TGV services running.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260814-nairobi-approves-two-metro-lines-for-completion-by-2035/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260814-nairobi-approves-two-metro-lines-for-completion-by-2035/Nairobi county approves two metro lines, underground and elevated, as part of Phase I of the mass rapid transit system.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260814-taiwan-approves-high-speed-rail-extension-to-yilan/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260814-taiwan-approves-high-speed-rail-extension-to-yilan/Taiwan's Executive Yuan approves 60.6 km high speed extension to Yilan, easing congestion on conventional line.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260815-lifecycle-services-gain-ground-in-multiple-unit-market-study/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260815-lifecycle-services-gain-ground-in-multiple-unit-market-study/SCI Verkehr study shows aftersales and lifecycle services growing as new-build procurement faces budget pressure.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260816-adif-tenders-175-million-euro-gsm-r-renewal-on-spanish-high/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260816-adif-tenders-175-million-euro-gsm-r-renewal-on-spanish-high/ADIF seeks contractor for 48-month GSM-R renewal and maintenance contract worth 175 million euros on Spanish high speed routes.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260816-porto-light-rail-operating-contract-to-be-tendered-for-eight/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260816-porto-light-rail-operating-contract-to-be-tendered-for-eight/Portugal approves Metro do Porto tender for an eight-year light rail operating contract worth up to €690m.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260817-emirates-skywards-rail-expands-to-cover-40-operators-across/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260817-emirates-skywards-rail-expands-to-cover-40-operators-across/Emirates extends frequent flyer programme to rail; DNV reports rail growth; Tracsis sells events business.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260817-inter-airport-corridor-opens-to-expand-pearl-river-delta-rai/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260817-inter-airport-corridor-opens-to-expand-pearl-river-delta-rai/China opens 48.2 km Zhuliao–Xintang Nan section, linking Guangzhou and Shenzhen airports by rail.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260817-melbourne-orders-25-more-x-trapolis-2-0-emus-from-alstom/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260817-melbourne-orders-25-more-x-trapolis-2-0-emus-from-alstom/Victoria exercises option for 25 additional X'trapolis 2.0 EMUs, bringing total order to 50 trains for Melbourne.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260818-benex-wins-mainfranken-rail-contract-with-flexible-risk-mode/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260818-benex-wins-mainfranken-rail-contract-with-flexible-risk-mode/Benex Regionalverkehr wins Mainfranken regional rail contract from 2030, with gross cost start-up phase and ETCS-equipped new trains.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260818-fs-group-orders-19-hitachi-high-speed-trains-for-london-pari/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260818-fs-group-orders-19-hitachi-high-speed-trains-for-london-pari/Trenitalia France signs €2bn deal with Hitachi Rail for 19 ETR1000 trains and maintenance hub ahead of 2029 Channel Tunnel launch.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260818-japan-targets-carbon-neutral-rail-by-2050-with-hydrogen-and/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260818-japan-targets-carbon-neutral-rail-by-2050-with-hydrogen-and/Japan's rail decarbonisation plan: hydrogen and battery trains to replace diesel on non-electrified lines by 2035.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260818-poland-begins-digital-automatic-coupler-mix-and-match-tests/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260818-poland-begins-digital-automatic-coupler-mix-and-match-tests/Twelve-week campaign in Poznan tests coupler heads and drawgear from different manufacturers for safe combination.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260825-mpk-poznan-orders-10-moderus-gamma-trams-with-option-for-20/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260825-mpk-poznan-orders-10-moderus-gamma-trams-with-option-for-20/MPK Poznan orders 10 Moderus Gamma trams, with option for 20 more, to replace older Tatra and Beta cars.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260831-teresina-receives-first-dmu-as-network-extension-opens/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260831-teresina-receives-first-dmu-as-network-extension-opens/Marcopolo Rail delivers first of three DMUs for Teresina suburban network; 1.1 km extension opened.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260905-taoyuan-brown-line-breaks-ground-as-st-engineering-and-hyund/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260905-taoyuan-brown-line-breaks-ground-as-st-engineering-and-hyund/Taoyuan Brown Line metro construction starts in Taiwan; ST Engineering and Hyundai Rotem win S$840m systems and rolling stock deal.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260908-golden-eagle-luxury-trains-resumes-china-tours-after-seven-y/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260908-golden-eagle-luxury-trains-resumes-china-tours-after-seven-y/Golden Eagle Luxury Trains returns to China with Silk Road Express tours, first departure on September 12 from Urumqi to Lhasa.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/20260909-self-levelling-sleeper-research-offers-transition-zone-hope/https://www.railpost.news/blog/20260909-self-levelling-sleeper-research-offers-transition-zone-hope/Heriot-Watt tests a self-levelling sleeper that closes gaps automatically, cutting maintenance and improving comfort at transition zones.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTRail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/brasilia-lrt-aps-technology/https://www.railpost.news/blog/brasilia-lrt-aps-technology/Ground-level power supply avoids overhead wires, respects the protected Plano Piloto and repositions W3 Avenue as a mobility corridor.Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Deskhttps://www.railpost.news/blog/brazil-line-17-national-rail-plan/https://www.railpost.news/blog/brazil-line-17-national-rail-plan/From automated monorail operations in Sao Paulo to new freight corridors, Brazil is rebuilding rail as strategic infrastructure.Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Rail Post Desk