# urban news (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover urban news. Page: Feed: --- ## [European Sleeper and RDC plan to launch Belgium – Sweden night train in 2028](https://www.railwaygazette.com/night-trains/2026/08/27/european-sleeper-and-rdc-plan-to-launch-belgium-sweden-night-train-in-2028/) _2026-08-27 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ EUROPE: Night train specialist European Sleeper and German operator RDC have entered into a partnership to launch an overnight passenger service from Brussels and Amsterdam to København and Malmö from April 2028. The two companies are working with the infrastructure managers on the route to develop a timetable ahead of a formal application for capacity… ## [Norfolk Southern and Wabtec expand locomotive modernisation programme](https://www.railwaygazette.com/diesel-loco/2026/08/27/norfolk-southern-and-wabtec-expand-locomotive-modernisation-programme/) _2026-08-27 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ USA: Wabtec is modernising 33 Norfolk Southern ES44DC Evolution Series diesel-electric locomotives and converting them from DC to AC traction motor technology. Wabtec will modernise the locomotives by fitting AC traction motors, upgraded control systems and advanced digital technologies, converting them into ES44ACMs. The work is being performed at Wabtec’s US-based facilities. The first upgraded… ## [First of second batch of Manila commuter rail EMUs delivered](https://www.railwaygazette.com/emu/2026/08/27/first-of-second-batch-of-manila-commuter-rail-emus-delivered/) _2026-08-27 · Benjámin Zelki · Railway Gazette International_ PHILIPPINES: The first of 38 eight-car electric multiple-units that a consortium of Sumitomo Corp and Japan Transport Engineering Co is supplying for the North-South Commuter Railway serving the Manila area arrived in the Philippines on August 25. After completing customs procedures, the vehicle is scheduled to be delivered to Malanday depot in Valenzuela City. Sumitomo… ## [Singapore’s Jurong Line trains on test in Korea](https://www.railwaygazette.com/singapore/2026/08/27/singapores-jurong-line-trains-on-test-in-korea/) _2026-08-27 · Benjámin Zelki · Railway Gazette International_ SINGAPORE: One of the 62 three-car trainsets that Hyundai Rotem is supplying to operate Singapore’s Jurong Region Line is now undergoing commissioning trials at Korea Railroad Research Institute’s test track in Osong. The vehicle is carrying out test runs on sharp curves and steep gradients, according to local media reports. The vehicles are being built… ## [Early bookings for InnoTrans Asia reflect importance of Asian markets, says Messe Berlin](https://www.railwaygazette.com/innotrans/2026/08/27/early-bookings-for-innotrans-asia-reflect-importance-of-asian-markets-says-messe-berlin/) _2026-08-27 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ INNOTRANS ASIA: Around half of the exhibition space for the inaugural InnoTrans Asia trade fair is now booked, with exhibitors from more than 30 countries confirmed for the event which is to be held at Singapore Expo from September 7 to 9 2027. Event organiser Messe Berlin said the early commitment from established international and… ## [Latest order continues Brandenburg tram fleet renewal](https://www.railwaygazette.com/light-rail/2026/08/26/latest-order-continues-brandenburg-tram-fleet-renewal/) _2026-08-26 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ GERMANY: Brandenburg an der Havel transport operator VBBr has exercised an option for Škoda Group to supply a further four ForCity Plus 48T low-floor trams, taking its total order to eight. The latest order announced on August 26 has been placed as part of a 2021 framework contract which was awarded jointly by the public… ## [Île-de-France Mobilités orders 15 CAF tram-trains](https://www.railwaygazette.com/light-rail/2026/08/26/ile-de-france-mobilites-orders-15-caf-tram-trains/) _2026-08-26 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ FRANCE: Greater Paris area transport authority Île-de-France Mobilités has awarded CAF a contract worth more than €150m for the supply of 15 tram-trains for route T13. The order announced on August 26 includes spare parts, and there are options for additional vehicles. Route T13 T13 opened in 2022 to serve the area near ​​the Grand… ## [Vietnam’s national railway restructured to support network growth](https://www.railwaygazette.com/vietnam/2026/08/26/vietnams-national-railway-restructured-to-support-network-growth/) _2026-08-26 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ VIETNAM: Vietnam Railways Corp — abbreviated as DSVN — formally became Vietnam National Railway Group on August 11, as part of a broader restructuring programme to support plans for the growth of the rail network. The restructuring, which is to be undertaken in 2026-30, reflects the government’s expectation that the rail sector will expand significantly,… ## [Urban rail industry news round-up](https://www.railwaygazette.com/urban-news/2026/08/26/urban-rail-industry-news-round-up-19/) _2026-08-26 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ This week’s round-up of news from the global urban transport sector. Newly elected Ulsan Mayor Kim Sang-wook has initiated a review of the city’s 10.9 km tramway project, where preliminary construction started in April. While preparatory works resumed on July 31, the city is still seeking legal means to abort the project. The city council… ## [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.… ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3831yUl95Y2Y) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [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… ## [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… ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ct38WXhiStuG) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [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… ## [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… ## [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… ## [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… ## [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… ## [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… ## [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 .… ## [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… ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JKFzKBrGAifB) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [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… ## [$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… ## [Deutsche Bahn puts DB Cargo UK up for sale as it focuses on central Europe](https://www.railwaygazette.com/freight/2026/08/18/deutsche-bahn-puts-db-cargo-uk-up-for-sale-as-it-focuses-on-central-europe/) _2026-08-18 · Rail Business UK · Railway Gazette International_ UK: German national railway group Deutsche Bahn has begun the process of selling British rail freight business DB Cargo UK, as it focuses its attention on markets closer to home. In a statement released on August 17, DB Cargo UK CEO Andrea Rossi said current parent company DB Cargo had ‘recently confirmed that its strategic… ## [Mainz Hauptbahnhof tram bypass line opens](https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/2026/08/18/mainz-hauptbahnhof-tram-bypass-line-opens/) _2026-08-18 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ GERMANY: A tram bypass line has opened to relieve congestion on routes around Mainz Hauptbahnhof. Services began using the 300 m section of track running along Binger Straße from Hauptbahnhof West to Münsterplatz on August 10, ahead of the official inauguration on August 15. Construction of the bypass began in June 2024, but work was…