Metro-North introduces faster trains to Poughkeepsie as bi-mode Chargers enter service
USA: Faster ’super-express’ services started running on MTA Metro-North Railroad’s 120 km Hudson Line between Poughkeepsie and New York’s Grand Central Terminal on October 6.
Serbia launches 200 km/h train services on rebuilt Novi Sad – Subotica line
SERBIA: The section of the Beograd – Budapest main line between Novi Sad, Subotica and the Hungarian border near Kelebija has reopened following a major rebuilding and realignment to allow 200 km/h running.
Chiltern Railways unveils MkVa push-pull trainset and looks to battery power
UK: Chiltern Railways has unveiled the first of its future MkVa push-pull trainsets as it prepares to bring them into service between London Marylebone and Birmingham in early 2026.
Perth’s modernised Armadale Line extended to Byford
AUSTRALIA: Celebrations marked the reopening of the full length of Perth’s Armadale Line following an extensive modernisation and the extension of Transperth suburban services to the fast-growing residential area of Byford.
DB to expand half-hourly network with December 2025 timetable change
GERMANY: Deutsche Bahn’s December timetable change will bring a near-doubling of destinations served by half-hourly ICE services.
Urban transport industry news round-up
This week’s round-up of news from the urban transport sector.
Railway emergency response training centre opens
UK: The Birmingham Rail Resilience Hub has been created by Network Rail to provide emergency response training for the railway industry and the emergency services.
Finland: Standard gauge rail links are on the agenda
Marcopolo Rail to supply DMUs for Teresina suburban rail
Metro extension to provide København development area with efficient transport ‘from day one’
Groundbreaking launches latest Hanoi metro project
RATP Dev selected for Normandie passenger train operating contract
VR Sverige selected for Swedish train operating contract
c2c reports rebound in commuter travel amid pay-as-you-go roll-out
Finnish rolling stock owning company transfer agreed
Arriva enters UK rail infrastructure market with RTS Infrastructure acquisition
ADB financing backs Indore metro’s inclusive urban mobility aims
