Inside Greece’s €420 Million Rail Commitment

Inside Greece’s €420 Million Rail Commitment Greece’s national rail system is entering a decisive phase, shaped by a revised public service contract between the Greek State and Hellenic Train. Finalised after months of negotiation, the agreement resets expectations around investment, accountability, and passenger protection, while anchoring the country’s rail ambitions firmly in modern European st… Read more…

KIAD Railway Insurance Backing Powers Türkiye’s Strategic Rail Expansion

KIAD Railway Insurance Backing Powers Türkiye’s Strategic Rail Expansion Türkiye’s ambitious push to modernise its rail infrastructure has taken a decisive step forward with a major insurance commitment backing one of the country’s most strategically important transport corridors. The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit has approved EUR 135 million in … Read more…

EIB Investing €289.5m for India’s Sustainable Metro Growth

EIB Investing €289.5m for India’s Sustainable Metro Growth The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its international development arm EIB Global, has approved €289.5 million in new financing to support the expansion of sustainable metro networks in India. The investment consists of a €240 million loan to extend the Nagpur metro and a €49.5 million top‑up … Read more…

Modernising Mauritania’s Strategic Railway Corridor

Modernising Mauritania’s Strategic Railway Corridor Mauritania’s iron ore industry depends heavily on a single rail artery stretching from the mining hub of Zouerate to the Atlantic port of Nouadhibou. This corridor carries the backbone of the nation’s exports, yet decades of pressure, ageing assets, and expanding industrial ambitions have pushed the system to its limits. … Read more…

Bridging Continents and Building Futures

Bridging Continents and Building Futures Global infrastructure development is forging ahead at an unprecedented scale. From new highways carving through dense jungles to colossal bridges spanning rivers and bays, countries around the world are investing heavily in transportation and heavy infrastructure to drive economic growth and connectivity. In recent months, ambitious projects, particularly i… Read more…

From 2D to Data-driven – The New Era of Rail Design and Delivery

From 2D to Data-driven – The New Era of Rail Design and Delivery Rail networks today are under growing pressure to modernise, expand, and align with smart city infrastructure. According to UK government statistics, more than 1.7 billion rail journeys took place on the UK’s rail network in 2024, with over 15.7 billion net tonne … Read more…

Serbia Advances Rail Modernisation With New EBRD Investment

Serbia Advances Rail Modernisation With New EBRD Investment Serbia’s rail network is entering a new era of renewal as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development commits up to €42 million in sovereign-guaranteed financing for the purchase of 12 modern sleeping cars. The investment marks a pivotal moment for the country’s long-term mobility ambitions, enabling … Read more…

Schneider Fast Track Redefines High-Speed Intermodal for Time-Critical Freight

Schneider Fast Track Redefines High-Speed Intermodal for Time-Critical Freight Shippers handling time-sensitive goods have long juggled the tension between cost, capacity and consistency. Schneider National, Inc., a leading multimodal transportation and logistics provider, has stepped into this space with Fast Track, a premium intermodal service engineered for freight that refuses to wait. The off… Read more…

Wabtec and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Seal Historic US$4.2 Billion Locomotive Deal

Wabtec and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Seal Historic US$4.2 Billion Locomotive Deal Kazakhstan’s rail ambitions have taken a defining leap forward, as Wabtec Corporation and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) sign the largest locomotive deal in the American manufacturer’s history. Valued at 4.2 billion dollars, the agreement sets the stage for the delivery of advanced Evolution Series … Read more…

Shape Memory Alloys Set to Transform Concrete Railway Ties

Shape Memory Alloys Set to Transform Concrete Railway Ties Concrete rail ties are the backbone of modern railway networks, securing rails in place and maintaining precise alignment under immense loads. However, as trains grow faster and heavier, these ties face relentless mechanical punishment. Fatigue, warping and cracking can creep in over time, creating safety concerns … Read more…

Modern Sleeper Trains Signal a Greener Rail Future for Serbia

Modern Sleeper Trains Signal a Greener Rail Future for Serbia Serbia’s ambitions to strengthen its position as a modern transport hub have taken another decisive step forward, with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) approving a sovereign-guaranteed loan worth up to €42 million for the country’s national passenger rail operator, Srbijavoz. The project … Read more…

Driving Infrastructure Investment in Zambia through PPPs

Driving Infrastructure Investment in Zambia through PPPs Zambia’s 2026 National Budget marks a bold turning point in the nation’s transport and logistics landscape. Presented by Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane in September 2025, the budget lays the groundwork for a far-reaching reform of how the country finances, develops, and manages its transport infrastructure. The message … Read more…

Southco Access Solutions Keep Modern Trains Secure and Sustainable

Southco Access Solutions Keep Modern Trains Secure and Sustainable Rail modernisation has propelled the industry into a new era of speed, efficiency, and sustainability. Yet, as trains become faster, smarter, and more connected, so too do the challenges of keeping them safe and secure. “Designers and manufacturers now face the critical task of addressing these … Read more…

Driving the Future of UK Rail Innovation

Driving the Future of UK Rail Innovation Innovation in rail isn’t a new concept, it’s woven into the fabric of the industry’s long and storied past. Yet, as Richard Carr, Technical and Innovation Director at the Railway Industry Association (RIA), points out, the sector now faces a critical moment. Despite a legacy built on ground-breaking … Read more…

Indonesia Accelerates Plans for Jakarta-Surabaya High-Speed Rail

Indonesia Accelerates Plans for Jakarta-Surabaya High-Speed Rail Indonesia is taking bold steps towards expanding its high-speed rail network, with President Prabowo Subianto directing the development of a new Jakarta–Surabaya line. This project, seen as a strategic move to strengthen the nation’s transport infrastructure, will be overseen by Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure, Agus Harimurt… Read more…

Rail Electrification Enters a Bold New Era in the Baltics

Rail Electrification Enters a Bold New Era in the Baltics A Spanish-led consortium comprising VINCI’s Cobra IS and Elecnor has secured the monumental contract to electrify 870 km of railway for the Rail Baltica project across Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. The initiative not only represents one of Europe’s most ambitious railway electrification programmes but also … Read more…

Re-engineering Colombia’s Rail Network for the Future

Re-engineering Colombia’s Rail Network for the Future The Government of Change, via its National Infrastructure Agency (ANI), has embarked on one of the most consequential railway refurbishments in recent Latin American infrastructure history. Over 14.8 km of rail in the Bogotá-Belencito corridor have already been replaced as part of a comprehensive strategy to resurrect Colombia’s … Read more…

Danang to Hoi An Metro will Reshape Central Vietnam

Danang to Hoi An Metro will Reshape Central Vietnam In a bold move emblematic of Vietnam’s transport modernisation, Deo Ca Group has placed on the table a sweeping proposal: a metro line linking the coastal city of Danang with the UNESCO‑protected ancient town of Hoi An. This isn’t just about easing congestion, it’s a bet … Read more…

ADB Boosts Delhi-Meerut Rapid Transit Revolution with $299m Finance

ADB Boosts Delhi-Meerut Rapid Transit Revolution with $299m Finance The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $299 million loan to help complete India’s pioneering Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), pushing the total ADB contribution to an impressive $1.05 billion. This final tranche of project finance marks the conclusion of a multi-phase funding programme … Read more…

ADB Backs Indore Metro with $190 Million Loan to Transform Urban Mobility

ADB Backs Indore Metro with $190 Million Loan to Transform Urban Mobility The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $190 million loan to fast-track the Indore Metro Rail Project, a landmark development designed to reshape mobility, curb pollution, and foster inclusive growth in Madhya Pradesh’s largest city. Indore, often hailed as India’s cleanest city, … Read more…

China Steering Towards a Nationwide Transportation Revolution

China Steering Towards a Nationwide Transportation Revolution China’s transportation system is undergoing a historic transformation under the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025). Minister of Transport Liu Wei recently confirmed that six of the plan’s core goals were achieved ahead of schedule in 2024, with the remaining eleven targets on track to be completed by the end … Read more…

Global Rail 2025 Delivers the World’s Transport Leaders to Abu Dhabi

Global Rail 2025 Delivers the World’s Transport Leaders to Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi is preparing to welcome ministers, CEOs, innovators, and senior transport leaders from across the globe for Global Rail 2025, the Middle East’s flagship mobility and transportation exhibition. Taking place from 30 September to 2 October, the event is set to attract more than 20,000 … Read more…

Morocco Infrastructure gets $2.6 Billion Investment from China

Morocco Infrastructure gets $2.6 Billion Investment from China China Construction Steel Structure Co., Ltd (CCSS) has landed a landmark deal in Morocco valued at US$2.6 billion, signifying a decisive deepening of China’s infrastructure footprint in North Africa. The contract spans railways, highways, and industrial parks, and it isn’t just about laying tracks. It’s about speeding up … Read more…

A Turning Point for Chilean Transport with $470m Santiago Railway Deal with China

A Turning Point for Chilean Transport with $470m Santiago Railway Deal with China Santiago, the bustling capital of Chile, is preparing for a major shift in its urban mobility landscape. A partnership between the Chilean government and China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) has secured a US$470 million contract to build a 26km electric commuter railway connecting … Read more…

How Systems Thinking Could Redefine Transport Safety

How Systems Thinking Could Redefine Transport Safety TRL’s new guide, Systems Thinking in Transport Safety: Cross Modal Safety Change Programme, published for the UK Department for Transport (DfT), introduces a bold way of tackling safety challenges across road, rail, air, and maritime transport. It challenges long-held habits of siloed thinking, replacing them with a more … Read more…

KfW IPEX-Bank Backs New Stuttgart Light Rail Fleet with €84m Finance

KfW IPEX-Bank Backs New Stuttgart Light Rail Fleet with €84m Finance Stuttgart is making a significant leap forward in sustainable urban mobility. KfW IPEX-Bank has agreed to provide Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB) with an €84 million loan to finance 30 new S-DT8.17 series light rail vehicles. The funding, signed at the SSB Centre, will cover both replacements … Read more…

Bengaluru Yellow Line Metro Signals a Cleaner and Faster Future

Bengaluru Yellow Line Metro Signals a Cleaner and Faster Future Bengaluru has taken another decisive step toward sustainable, modern urban transport with the launch of its Yellow Line—a 19-kilometre corridor linking RV Road to Bommasandra, with 16 strategically positioned stations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration of this vital section marks a milestone in Phase 2 … Read more…

Revitalising Albania’s Rail to Power Green Connectivity in the Western Balkans

Revitalising Albania’s Rail to Power Green Connectivity in the Western Balkans Albania is taking a decisive step towards a modern, sustainable transport future with the launch of a €120 million reconstruction and electrification project for the Durrës–Rrogozhinë railway. This critical 34 km section links the country’s largest port with central Albania, providing a backbone for … Read more…

Uzbekistan’s Vision for a Modern and Sustainable Transport Network

Uzbekistan’s Vision for a Modern and Sustainable Transport Network Uzbekistan, a doubly landlocked nation at the heart of Central Asia, is on an ambitious mission to reinvent its transport sector. Insights from the Asian Development Bank blog Transport Solutions to Unlock the Landlocked, authored by Alvin Mejia, James Leather, and Sudhir Gota, reveal how rail … Read more…

AEye and Black Sesame Technologies Drive Safer Railways in China

AEye and Black Sesame Technologies Drive Safer Railways in China AEye, already celebrated for its pioneering Apollo lidar sensor, has embarked on a bold venture: a strategic cooperation agreement with Black Sesame Technologies, aiming to revolutionise autonomous rail safety in China. This alliance magnets industry attention by marrying AEye’s ultra‑long‑range lidar with Black Sesame’s formidable &… Read more…

Johor Advances Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit Plan

Johor Advances Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit Plan Malaysia’s construction and infrastructure sector is preparing for a transformative leap. The elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (e-ART) project in Johor Bahru is not simply another transport upgrade; it promises to reshape urban mobility, cross-border connectivity, and regional development. Three heavyweight consortia, MMC Corp Bhd, DOM Industr… Read more…

TfGM Eyes Strategic Metrolink Partnership to Drive Future Growth

TfGM Eyes Strategic Metrolink Partnership to Drive Future Growth Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has rolled out a fresh call for a visionary strategic partner to steer the Metrolink system into its next era. Slated to replace the existing operations and maintenance contract, known as MOMA, when it wraps up in July 2027, this new agreement, dubbed … Read more…

Financing Secured for Lisbon-Porto High-Speed Railway

Financing Secured for Lisbon-Porto High-Speed Railway Portugal has taken a decisive step towards modernising its transport infrastructure with the signing of a concession contract and the first tranche of financing for the Lisbon–Porto high-speed railway. This project, long in the making, marks the country’s largest infrastructure investment in decades and is set to transform mobility, connectivit… Read more…

Czech Republic Fast-Tracks High-Speed Rail with EIB Advisory Support

Czech Republic Fast-Tracks High-Speed Rail with EIB Advisory Support The Czech Republic is setting its sights firmly on the future of transport, with the European Investment Bank (EIB) stepping in to provide critical advisory support for some of the country’s most ambitious railway projects. By embracing public-private partnerships (PPP) project finance and leaning on EU-wide … Read more…

IsoMat Cooling Innovation Helping South Eastern Railways Beat the Heat

IsoMat Cooling Innovation Helping South Eastern Railways Beat the Heat Britain’s railway network has long faced the challenge of maintaining operational efficiency during extreme weather. Hot summers can wreak havoc on critical signalling infrastructure, especially in locations where internal cabinet temperatures soar beyond 70°C. This not only risks system failures but also disrupts passenger and… Read more…

Amey Powers Into the US with New York MTA Contract Win

Amey Powers Into the US with New York MTA Contract Win Amey, the UK-based infrastructure powerhouse, is officially crossing the Atlantic. The company has landed its first US contract, partnering with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to transform asset management operations for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), one of the busiest commuter lines in … Read more…

Hitachi Rail’s Acquisition of Omnicom Sets the Track for Global Innovation

Hitachi Rail’s Acquisition of Omnicom Sets the Track for Global Innovation In a move set to reshape the digital rail landscape, Balfour Beatty has agreed to sell Omnicom, its specialist in rail measurement hardware and intelligent software, to Hitachi Rail. The acquisition positions Omnicom at the heart of a global innovation push, while allowing Balfour … Read more…

Raleigh Gears Up for a Smarter Commute with New Bus Rapid Transit System

Raleigh Gears Up for a Smarter Commute with New Bus Rapid Transit System Raleigh, North Carolina is preparing to make a major leap in public transport infrastructure, as the city council officially greenlights the first construction package for its ambitious New Bern Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. This isn’t just about buses or new … Read more…

Ambitious Railway Tunnel Beneath Vienna Reaches Pivotal Milestone

Ambitious Railway Tunnel Beneath Vienna Reaches Pivotal Milestone Vienna is no stranger to ambitious infrastructure projects, but few rival the sheer scale and strategic significance of the U2xU5 metro expansion. Heralded as the city’s most substantial climate protection initiative, this megaproject aims to transform urban mobility while slashing emissions. At the heart of this transformation &#82… Read more…

Colombia’s Rail Revival Shifts Gears with Major PPP Oversight Contract

Colombia’s Rail Revival Shifts Gears with Major PPP Oversight Contract Colombia is turning a bold corner in infrastructure development with the strategic appointment of Consorcio Dorada CSLE to supervise the ambitious La Dorada-Chiriguaná railway corridor. Commissioned by the country’s National Infrastructure Agency (ANI), the supervision contract is the latest milestone in a broader p… Read more…