Kazakhstan: Astana Launches Light Rail Transit System
Kazakhstan has officially launched the first phase of the Astana light rail transit (LRT) system, marking the introduction of a new public transport network in the country’s capital. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attended the inauguration ceremony in Astana on 16 May. During the event, he described the launch as an important development for both the city […]
Procurement problems delay Lisboa metro extension projects
PORTUGAL: Construction of Metropolitano de Lisboa Red Line’s extension could finally begin in June with the opening now envisaged for the beginning of 2030. However financing is still to be secured following the loss of EU funding. Diogo Ferreira Nunes reports on delays to metro projects in Lisboa. Plans to extend the Lisboa metro’s Red […]
EU unlocks rail network capacity through a new Regulation
The new Regulation on the use of railway capacity across the European Union could generate up to 4% additional capacity, equivalent to almost 250 million train-km. In addition, the new legislation will strengthen cross-border railway capacity coordination in order to improve punctuality and reliability and encourage a modal shift towards rail transport. Photo: PKP PLK […]
California High-Speed Rail’s New Delivery Strategy
Welcome back to All Routes Considered – a podcast brought to you by the a2b Global Media transport news network! We bring you the latest news, trending topics and in-depth discussion on the biggest events in transport from across the rail, bus and airport sectors. In this latest episode, we discuss the latest changes to the HS2 timeline, developments […]
Railway Safety Act: A Solution in Search of a Problem
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee has marked up and released its five-year surface transportation bill, the BUILD America 250 Act. I won’t attempt to remember what the acronym “BUILD” means: “Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development.” Who came up with that one? Yes, we need a new surface transportation bill with lots of available funding […]
Frankfort and Cincinnati Railroad: “The Kentucky Midland Route”
Home › Short Lines › Frankfort & Cincinnati Railroad Last revised: May 21, 2026 By: Adam Burns While many may not recognize the Frankfort & Cincinnati (reporting mark, FCIN) name, the short line is fondly remembered in the state of Kentucky. Within the industry the F&C was well-known for its primary source of freight, serving local […]
The Flix locomotive fleet – now with a touch of Bavaria
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Azerbaijan begins reconstruction of key central railway line
Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) is set begin major rehabilitation and reconstruction works on a key central railway line linking Yevlakh and Barda, amid growing transport demand. No significant works have been carried out on the Yevlakh–Barda line since 1967, and the existing infrastructure no longer meets modern standards. The ageing infrastructure, which has been in operation […]
Lithuania starts work on military mobility hub to move NATO cargo to the Baltics
LITHUANIA: LTG Infra has broken ground on a €37m military mobility project at the Palemonas terminal near Kaunas which is served by both standard and broad gauge tracks. The site will be turned into a dual-use hub for strengthening NATO rail logistics on Europe’s eastern flank. Described by LTG as one of its ‘most significant […]
First Look: NS America’s 250 Locomotive Series
Norfolk Southern (NS) is celebrating America’s anniversary with its America’s 250th locomotive series of six custom units that will tour the East Coast. The renderings were revealed May 20. According to NS, the locomotive paint schemes “draw inspiration from enduring American symbols and the role railroads have played in connecting people, places, and commerce for […]