# gold coast (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover gold coast. Page: Feed: --- ## [Secovia Capital acquires Genesis Rail’s vegetation management business](https://www.railwaygazette.com/business/2026/08/25/secovia-capital-acquires-genesis-rails-vegetation-management-business/) _2026-08-25 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ USA: Secovia Capital has acquired Genesis Rail’s vegetation inspection and management services business Ferrovia from Auxo Investment Partners. Genesis Rail provides outsourced infrastructure maintenance services to main line and industrial railway customers throughout the USA and Canada. It was acquired by Auxo in 2021, and Ferrovia was acquired shortly afterwards and incorporated into the group.… ## [Electric shunters customised for Egyptian desert conditions](https://www.railwaygazette.com/egypt/2026/08/25/electric-shunters-customised-for-egyptian-desert-conditions/) _2026-08-25 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ EGYPT: Zagro has supplied Siemens Mobility’s maintenance depot in Egypt with four E-Mazi XL Vario electric shunters which have been specially adapted to withstand harsh and sandy conditions. Two of the vehicles are equipped with a robust roof and windows on both sides to protect the operator from direct sunlight while providing visibility in dusty… ## [World’s largest airport peoplemover to be built in Dubai](https://www.railwaygazette.com/uae/2026/08/25/worlds-largest-airport-peoplemover-to-be-built-in-dubai/) _2026-08-25 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ UAE: Dubai’s government-owned Dubai Aviation City Corp has awarded a turnkey contract for the construction of what the winning consortium says will be the world’s largest airport automated peoplemover, with an ‘unprecedented’ length of 50 km and nine stations. The APM serving the first phase of the future Al Maktoum International Airport is to be… ## [Collaboration to reduce forest fire threat to railways](https://www.railwaygazette.com/research-training-skills/2026/08/25/collaboration-to-reduce-forest-fire-threat-to-railways/) _2026-08-25 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ SPAIN: Transport engineering consultancy Ineco and national research council CSIC are to collaborate to improve the prevention and management of forest fires near railways. CSIC will contribute its multidisciplinary expertise in forest fire risk assessment and management and the development of sensors for environmental monitoring. Ineco will bring expertise in analysing risks affecting rail… ## [Analysis: Germany’s rail upgrade strategy is yet to deliver](https://www.railwaygazette.com/infographics/2026/08/25/upgrade-strategy-yet-to-deliver/) _2026-08-24 · Andy Hellawell · Railway Gazette International_ Germany’s long-distance network has suffered from worsening reliability over recent years. Whilst shorter-distance regional services (pink on the chart) have also been affected, the decline in on-time arrival classed as within six minutes of the advertised time has been more severe on the long-distance network. Here, minor delays can be amplified quickly by congested network… ## [Celebrations mark the completion of København light rail line](https://www.railwaygazette.com/denmark/2026/08/24/celebrations-mark-the-completion-of-kobenhavns-orbital-light-rail-line/) _2026-08-24 · Toma Bačić · Railway Gazette International_ DENMARK: København’s 28 km light rail line between Ishøj and Lundtofte was completed with the opening on August 22 of the second phase which runs 14.9 km north from Rødovre Nord to Lundtofte. The inaugural service carrying invited guests left Rødovre Nord at 10.30 and travelled north along the extension to ribbon-cutting ceremonies at some… ## [Swiss court favours wagon keepers as ‘unilateral’ BAV wheel rules are struck down](https://www.railwaygazette.com/switzerland/2026/08/24/swiss-court-favours-wagon-keepers-fot-wheel-rules-are-revoked/) _2026-08-24 · Marco Raimondi · Railway Gazette International_ SWITZERLAND: The Swiss Federal Administrative Court has ruled in favour of Ermewa, GATX and VTG in a long-running dispute with federal transport office BAV about the rules applying to railway wagons passing through the country in the wake of the 2023 derailment in the Gotthard Base Tunnel. In its ruling, the court did not conclude… ## [Passenger train operator SrbijaVoz orders six Vectron locomotives](https://www.railwaygazette.com/serbia/2026/08/24/passenger-train-operator-srbijavoz-orders-six-vectron-locomotives/) _2026-08-24 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ SERBIA: National passenger train operator SrbijaVoz has awarded Siemens Mobility a contract to supply six Vectron electric locomotives. Tenders for passenger locos were called in November 2025. The order was expected to be placed in January 2026, but the process was extended to February 27 when no bids were received. The original tender documents indicated… ## [One Rail Australia renews long-term locomotive maintenance agreement](https://www.railwaygazette.com/australia/2026/08/24/one-rail-australia-renews-long-term-locomotive-maintenance-agreement/) _2026-08-24 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ AUSTRALIA: Freight operator One Rail Australia has renewed UGL Transport’s long-term contract to provide maintenance and overhaul services for the majority of its fleet of 51 locomotives in New South Wales and Queensland. The contract runs for a further five years, with options to extend. UGL Transport said the agreement would support specialised maintenance and… ## [Jakarta metro fare collection system upgrading contract awarded](https://www.railwaygazette.com/indonesia/2026/08/24/jakarta-metro-fare-collection-system-upgrading-contract-awarded/) _2026-08-24 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ INDONESIA: MRT Jakarta has awarded Hitachi Rail and PT Softorb Technology Indonesia a contract to modernise the automatic fare collection system on Phase 1 of the North-South Line. The CP111 MRT Jakarta AFC System Development & Performance Improvement contract will see more than 200 devices at 13 stations replaced to accept various types of tickets… ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ndS6REmn2QXP) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Dangerous Driving charges, Gold Coast](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/23/dangerous-driving-charges-gold-coast-10/) _2026-08-23 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ Police have charged two men after an unregistered vehicle was tracked across the Logan and Gold Coast District last night, 22 August. It will be alleged around 8.00pm, police observed a red Mitsubishi Mirage with no registration plates, driving dangerously through traffic on Kingston Road, Logan Central. It will be further alleged POLAIR have tracked \[…\] ## [Indonesian manufacturer PT Inka ships wagons to New Zealand](https://www.railwaygazette.com/new-zealand/2026/08/23/indonesian-manufacturer-pt-inka-ships-wagons-to-new-zealand/) _2026-08-23 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ NEW ZEALAND: Indonesia’s state-owned rolling stock manufacturer PT Inka has shipped a further 120 container wagons to New Zealand. The 40 ft wagons are part of an order placed by national railway KiwiRail with Australian company UGL. The overall order covers 290 similar wagons as well as 50 wagons of 50 ft. The latest shipment… ## [Serious traffic crash, Eagle Farm](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/23/serious-traffic-crash-eagle-farm-3/) _2026-08-23 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ Forensic Crash Unit are investigating following a serious traffic crash in Eagle Farm this morning, 23 August. Just after 8am Police and emergency services were called to Kingsford Smith Drive following reports of a single vehicle traffic crash. Initial investigations indicate the gold Holden Monaro left the roadway and collided with a tree. The driver \[…\] ## [Serious traffic crash, Wakerley](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/23/serious-traffic-crash-wakerley-3/) _2026-08-22 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ The Forensic Crash Unit are appealing for information following a single-vehicle traffic crash at Wakerley early this morning, 23 August. Initial investigations indicate about 3.25am, a green Mercedes-Benz was travelling along Greencamp Road when it lost control and rolled. The driver and sole occupant, a 30-year-old Murarrie woman was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital with \[…\] ## [Fatal traffic crash, Gympie](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/22/fatal-traffic-crash-gympie-15/) _2026-08-22 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ The Forensic Crash Unit are investigating following a fatal two-vehicle traffic crash at Kia Ora this morning, 22 August. Initial investigations indicate about 10.45am, a silver Hyundai Getz was travelling east along Tin Can Bay Road when it collided with a white Toyota Landcruiser towing a caravan travelling in the opposite direction. Tin Can Bay \[…\] ## [Missing woman, Townsville City](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/22/missing-woman-townsville-city-2/) _2026-08-22 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 28-year-old woman, reported missing from Townsville City. Ruby Hamley was last seen on Flinders Street at 1:30pm on 21 August. Police and family hold concerns for the woman’s welfare due to a medical condition. She is described as Caucasian and is approximately 170cm tall with brown \[…\] ## [Traction: Wellington to introduce battery-electric trains](https://www.railwaygazette.com/new-zealand/2026/08/22/traction-wellington-eyes-a-battery-electric-future/) _2026-08-22 · Benjámin Zelki · Railway Gazette International_ The introduction of new battery-electric multiple-units, together with infrastructure improvements and enhanced timetables, is expected to transform regional rail services to the north and northeast of Wellington, as Michael Dreyer explains. New Zealand is preparing for the most significant expansion of its regional passenger rail operations in decades, with the procurement of a fleet of… ## [Fatal traffic crash, Greenbank](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/22/fatal-traffic-crash-greenbank-11/) _2026-08-21 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal, single-vehicle traffic crash at Greenbank yesterday, 21 August. Investigations indicate that around 8:30pm, a blue Mitsubishi Lancer was travelling along Ison Road when it lost control and crashed. The driver of the vehicle, a 28-year-old Loganlea man, died at the scene. The passenger of the vehicle was \[…\] ## [Urganch airport rail link completed and Chinese train arrives](https://www.railwaygazette.com/uzbekistan/2026/08/21/urganch-airport-rail-link-completed-and-chinese-train-arrives/) _2026-08-21 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ UZBEKISTAN: An 11 km rail link has been built from Urganch station to the city’s international airport. The line is designed to have a capacity of around 650 000 passengers a year. The journey time between Urganch airport and the ancient Silk Road city of Xiva (Khiva) is expected to be around 40 min, although… ## [Fribourg transport authority orders EMUs to handle rising passenger numbers](https://www.railwaygazette.com/switzerland/2026/08/21/fribourg-transport-authority-orders-emus-to-handle-rising-passenger-numbers/) _2026-08-21 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ SWITZERLAND: Fribourg transport authority TPF has awarded Stadler a contract to supply 13 four-car Flirt Evo electric multiple-units to modernise its standard gauge fleet. The SFr117m firm order announced on August 21 has been placed as an option on a framework contract for up to 510 regional EMUs which Swiss Federal Railways and its local… ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9Ngfo2JIatQY) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [Armed person, Edmonton](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/21/armed-person-edmonton/) _2026-08-21 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ At around 9.50am today, 21 August, police received reports of an armed person in Edmonton, Cairns. It is alleged a man was armed with a machete in the vicinity of Ravizza Park. A short time later, a 32-year-old Edmonton man was taken into custody and subsequently charged with one count each of going armed as \[…\] ## [Police issue strong warning to parents following youth beach gatherings](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/21/police-issue-strong-warning-to-parents-following-youth-beach-gatherings/) _2026-08-21 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ Sunshine Coast Police have issued a stern warning to parents and guardians of youths continuing to attend large gatherings at local beaches that antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated. Last Friday 14 August at approximately 8.30pm, police were called to Oceanic Drive in Buddina following multiple noise complaints. A large group of youths who had \[…\] ## [State Railway of Thailand approves next phase of double tracking programme](https://www.railwaygazette.com/thailand/2026/08/21/state-railway-of-thailand-approves-next-phase-of-double-tracking-programme/) _2026-08-21 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ THAILAND: On August 11 the State Railway of Thailand board approved a 122.7bn baht investment framework for Phase 2 of the southern double-tracking programme. This will extend the double-track network southwards from the completed and ongoing Phase 1 works. Four contracts will cover the 168 km Chumphon – Surat Thani section (planned for completion in… ## [126 First Year Constables begin their career on the frontline with the Queensland Police Service](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/21/126-first-year-constables-begin-their-career-on-the-frontline-with-the-queensland-police-service/) _2026-08-21 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ The Queensland Police Service (QPS) welcomed 126 new police officers into its ranks on Thursday night following the Service’s largest graduation of the year at the Brisbane Academy. The First Year Constables (FYCs) will be stationed in communities across Queensland, from Brisbane and Ipswich to Cooktown and Mount Isa, bringing a breadth of professional experience, \[…\] ## [Update: Grievous bodily harm charge, Kingston](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/21/update-grievous-bodily-harm-charge-kingston/) _2026-08-21 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ Detectives from the Logan District Child Protection and Investigation Unit have charged a fourth boy as part of ongoing investigations into the grievous bodily harm of a 14-year-old boy at Kingston on 14 August. A 14-year-old Crestmead boy has been charged with eight counts of assault occasioning bodily harm whilst in company and one count \[…\] ## [Break and enter charges, Mackay](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/21/break-and-enter-charges-mackay/) _2026-08-21 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ Police have charged a 19-year-old Eimeo man in relation to property offences in Mackay on Thursday 20 August. Just before 8pm police were called to reports a man had allegedly unlawfully entered a residence on Shakespeare Street where he was disturbed by the occupant and fled. It is alleged the man has then entered another \[…\] ## [Railway supply industry news round-up](https://www.railwaygazette.com/business/2026/08/21/railway-supply-industry-news-round-up-20/) _2026-08-21 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ This week’s global railway supply chain news from Railway Gazette International. The completion of TSI certification of the domestically developed Türasaş E5000 electric locomotive was announced by Turkey’s Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu on August 20. ‘We have documented that the E5000 can be produced to world standards and paved the way for its sale to… ## [State Flying Squad surge into Townsville](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/21/state-flying-squad-surge-into-townsville/) _2026-08-21 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ The enhanced State Flying Squad (SFS) has completed its 27th deployment to the Townsville District to support local police and help make the community safer. Over the course of the deployment, SFS investigators charged 15 adults with 53 charges and 15 young people with 63 charges, ranging from property crime to drug and domestic violence \[…\] ## [Operation Yankee Station, Cairns](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/21/operation-yankee-station-cairns/) _2026-08-21 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ Detectives from the Major and Organise Crime Squad Far Northern (MOCS) have charged five people with 29 drug and weapons offences, as part of Operation Yankee Station. On Wednesday 19 August, officers from MOCS with support from the Cairns Criminal Investigation Branch, Cairns Child Protection and Investigation Unit, Far North Dog Squad, and Far North \[…\] ## [Fatal traffic crash, Townsville](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/21/fatal-traffic-crash-townsville-19/) _2026-08-20 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal, single-vehicle traffic crash at Bushland Beach this morning, 21 August. Investigations indicate that around 12.10am, a blue Suzuki GSX motorbike was travelling along Marina Drive when it lost control and crashed. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 68-year-old Bushland Beach man, died at the \[…\] ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sXBUieVDGQOq) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [Unexpected feathered intruder, Tarragindi](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/21/unexpected-feathered-intruder-tarragindi/) _2026-08-20 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ Police responded to reports of a possible intruder at a Tarragindi home recently, only to discover the unexpected culprit was a magpie. Officers from Upper Mount Gravatt Tactical Crime Squad were called to a Joywood Street address around 3pm after residents reported hearing movement inside their home and feared someone may have entered the property. \[…\] ## [Update: Sexual assault charges, Brookfield](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/21/update-sexual-assault-charges-brookfield/) _2026-08-20 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ Detectives from the Ferny Grove Child Protection and Investigation Unit have charged a man after a woman was sexually assaulted in Brookfield yesterday morning, 20 August. It will be alleged around 6:33am, a woman in her 20s was walking along Brookfield Road, approaching the Brookfield Road bridge, before she was stopped by an unknown man \[…\] ## [First Eurostar e300 high speed trainset fitted with ETCS](https://www.railwaygazette.com/ertms/2026/08/20/first-eurostar-e300-high-speed-trainset-fitted-with-etcs/) _2026-08-20 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ EUROPE: International high speed train operator Eurostar has returned to service the first of its e300 trainsets to be equipped with ETCS. The e300 (UK Class 373) trainsets were built for the launch of Channel Tunnel services in the 1990s, and eight remain in use. Eurostar said installing ETCS would support their continued operations in… ## [Indonesian government to acquire 60% stake in high speed train operator Whoosh](https://www.railwaygazette.com/indonesia/2026/08/20/indonesian-government-to-acquire-60-stake-in-high-speed-train-operator-whoosh/) _2026-08-20 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ INDONESIA: The Ministry of Finance is set to acquire a 60% stake in PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China, which operates Whoosh passenger service on the 142 km Jakarta – Bandung high speed line. KCIC is a 60:40 joint venture between a consortium of Indonesian state-owned enterprises and the Beijing Yawan HSR consortium of Chinese companies. It… ## [Stolen property recovered, Ayr](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/20/stolen-property-recovered-ayr/) _2026-08-20 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ Townsville police are looking for the owners of jewellery discovered during a search warrant executed in Ayr on Monday 17 August. Police are appealing for public assistance to locate the owners of the recovered items (pictured). Anyone with further information is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444 and quote QP2601597727. Proof of ownership will \[…\] ## [Global suppliers selected to support development of Australian high speed rail plans](https://www.railwaygazette.com/australia/2026/08/20/global-suppliers-selected-to-support-development-of-australian-high-speed-rail-plans/) _2026-08-20 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ AUSTRALIA: Following a competitive process, the High Speed Rail Authority has selected groups of international suppliers to provide early contractor involvement services for the Trains, Systems & System Integration and Tunnelling & Construction elements of the Newcastle – Sydney high speed line project. The ECI process aims to finalise the cost, scope, design and approvals… ## [Sexual assault appeal, Brookfield](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/20/sexual-assault-appeal-brookfield/) _2026-08-20 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ Detectives from the Ferny Grove Criminal Investigation Branch are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in Brookfield this morning, 20 August. Initial investigations indicate around 6:33am, the woman in her 20s, was walking along Brookfield Road, approaching the Brookfield Road bridge, before she was stopped by an unknown man and assaulted. The \[…\] ## [Mebourne‘s Yarra Trams awards remote condition monitoring equipment contract](https://www.railwaygazette.com/light-rail/2026/08/20/mebournes-yarra-trams-awards-remote-condition-monitoring-equipment-contract/) _2026-08-20 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ AUSTRALIA: The Australian subsidiary of US company Ensco has been awarded a framework contract to supply Melbourne’s Yarra Trams with trackside remote condition monitoring equipment and related services. This will include a KLD Labs WheelScan system for wheel monitoring which will be installed at the New Preston Depot on the world’s largest tram network .… ## [Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport transitions to Marine Rescue Queensland](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/20/volunteer-marine-rescue-southport-transitions-to-marine-rescue-queensland/) _2026-08-20 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Southport, one of Queensland’s most respected and long-serving marine rescue units, has today, officially joined Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ). The transition recognises and honours the legacy built by the dedicated volunteers who have served the boating community on the Gold Coast since 1969, while positioning the unit for an even stronger \[…\] ## [Tainted property and weapon charges, Glenvale](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/20/tainted-property-and-weapon-charges-glenvale/) _2026-08-20 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ A 26-year-old man has been charged after police allegedly seized cash, stolen property, and weapon parts during the search of a property in Toowoomba on 14 August. Around 8am police executed a search warrant at a Glenvale property, allegedly locating approximately $35,000 cash along with a number of other items including a firearm silencer. The \[…\] ## [Serious traffic crash, Cranbrook](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/20/serious-traffic-crash-cranbrook-2/) _2026-08-20 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ The Forensic Crash Unit are investigating a serious traffic crash in Cranbrook this morning, 20 August. Initial investigations indicate around 10am, a Kawasaki Ninja 300 motorbike and Toyota Camry car collided at the intersection of Ross River Road and Alice Street. The motorbike rider, a 33-year-old Currajong man, was transported to Townsville University Hospital with life-threatening \[…\] ## [Dangerous driving charges, Granville](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/20/dangerous-driving-charges-granville/) _2026-08-20 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ Police from Maryborough Child Protection and Investigation Unit have charged five teenagers following a traffic crash in Granville yesterday, 19 August. Initial enquiries indicate a member of the public reported her white Toyota Yaris that had been parked on the intersection of Albert Street and Bazaar Street in Maryborough was stolen sometime between 11.30am on \[…\] ## [Assault appeal, Caboolture](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/20/assault-appeal-caboolture/) _2026-08-19 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ Police investigating an assault in Caboolture earlier this month are appealing for public assistance with the investigation. Initial enquiries indicate around 3pm on 3 August, a 15-year-old boy was walking near a bus stop on McKean Street with another person when the pair were approached by two male juveniles, one of which punched the victim \[…\] ## [Missing 10-year-old boy meets POLAIR crew who helped find him](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/20/missing-10-year-old-boy-meets-polair-crew-who-helped-find-him/) _2026-08-19 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ A 10-year-old boy who went missing from Edmonton on 23 July, has had a special visit to the POLAIR hangar in Cairns. Kyuss Hicks’ father Jamie Hicks reported him missing around 8.50pm, sparking a major police search operation. Kyuss is level 3 non-verbal and has ADHD. POLAIR was immediately deployed and projected a message to \[…\] ## [Endangering police officer and drug offence charges, Petrie Terrace](https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/20/endangering-police-officer-and-drug-offence-charges-petrie-terrace/) _2026-08-19 · QPS Media · Queensland Police News_ Police have charged a man after he struck a police vehicle while allegedly attempting to evade officers in Petrie Terrace last night, 19 August. Around 5pm, officers from Fortitude Valley Tactical Crime Squad were conducting patrols when they observed a dark grey Volkswagen Golf driving north on Petrie Terrace. Police attempted to intercept the vehicle \[…\] ## [Hyundai Rotem develops light rail automation technology with export in mind](https://www.railwaygazette.com/light-rail/2026/08/19/hyundai-rotem-develops-light-rail-automation-technology-with-export-in-mind/) _2026-08-19 · Benjámin Zelki · Railway Gazette International_ SOUTH KOREA: Hyundai Rotem has completed the development of an obstacle detection system for light rail vehicles, the manufacturer announced last month. The Autonomous Driving Assistance System tool detects obstacles on the tracks by considering track dimensions and the operating environment, and alerts the driver if a high-risk situation is detected. The technology uses LiDAR… ## [Sofia metro kicks off services to footballer-inspired station](https://www.railwaygazette.com/metro-metro-categories/2026/08/19/sofia-metro-kicks-off-services-to-footballer-inspired-station/) _2026-08-19 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ BULGARIA: The opening of a 3 km eastern extension of Sofia metro Line 3 on August 14 is expected to reduce road traffic in the local area by up to 25%, according to operator Metropoliten EAD. The extension runs northeast along Vladimir Vazov Boulevard from Hadzhi Dimitar to the Levski residential district, adding three stations.… ## [Bangkok Orange Line metro trainset unveiled](https://www.railwaygazette.com/metro-metro-categories/2026/08/19/bangkok-orange-line-metro-trainset-unveiled/) _2026-08-19 · Benjámin Zelki · Railway Gazette International_ THAILAND: The first of 32 three-car trainsets being supplied for Bangkok’s Orange Line metro by a consortium including Siemens Mobility and Bozankaya has been completed. The train was unveiled on August 14 at Bozankaya’s plant in Ankara, where it has completed initial tests. It is now being transported to Germany to undertake further trials. The… ## [Urban rail industry news round-up](https://www.railwaygazette.com/urban-news/2026/08/19/urban-rail-industry-news-round-up-18/) _2026-08-19 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ This week’s round-up of news from the global urban transport sector. The last of 85 six-car C2 metro trainsets supplied to München by Siemens Mobility’s Wien plant under orders placed from 2010 to 2022 entered service on July 30. The fleet is being used to replace older A series trains built in 1967-83 and to… ## [$2.4bn contract let to bring trams to LA’s San Fernando Valley](https://www.railwaygazette.com/usa/2026/08/18/2-4bn-contract-let-to-bring-trams-to-las-san-fernando-valley/) _2026-08-18 · Andrew Grantham · Railway Gazette International_ USA: Los Angeles County MTA has awarded the San Fernando Transit Constructors joint venture of Skanska and Stacy Witbeck the main works contract for the East San Fernando Valley light rail project. The line will run for 10.8 km along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor from Van Nuys station on LA Metro’s G Line bus…