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colombiaone. com > 04/08/2026 > bogota-metro-75-completion

Bogota Metro Company Reaches 75% of Line 1 Completion and Announces Names of 12 Stations

17+ hour, 19+ min ago  (409+ words) As of April 8, 2026, Bogota's Metro Line 1 has officially reached over 75% completion and entered its final development phase. While previous milestones focused on the arrival of the first trains, the project is now shifting toward massive operational readiness and civic identity…...

Railway Gazette International
railwaygazette. com > traction-and-rolling-stock > via-rail-awards-c150m-long-distance-sleeping-car-modernisation-contract > 70715. article

VIA Rail awards C$150m long-distance sleeping car modernisation contract

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (58+ words) Railway Gazette International VIA Rail awards C$150m long-distance sleeping car modernisation contract CANADA: National passenger operator VIA Rail has awarded CAD Railway Industries a C$150m five-year contract to modernise its 56 Ch'teau and Manor class sleeping cars. Get enhanced access to…...

Inside State Government
insidestategovernment. com. au > sydney-trains-deploys-new-state-of-the-art-maintenance-wagons

Sydney Trains deploys new state-of-the-art maintenance wagons

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (450+ words) Sydney Trains track maintenance is taking a major step forward, with the deployment of six state-of-the-art tilt wagons into service. Tilt wagons allow the safe movement of preassembled sections of track " known as "turnouts" " which can be lowered and installed…...

Railly News
raillynews. com > 2026 > 04 > alstom-delivers-next-gen-electric-locomotive-to-romania

Railly News - Alstom Delivers Next-Gen Electric Locomotive to Romania

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (140+ words) This deployment also sets a benchmark for other Eastern European countries aiming to upgrade their rail systems. By adopting state-of-the-art electric locomotives, Romania positions itself as a pioneer in regional rail innovation, opening pathways for broader EU integration and cross-border…...

Bromsgrove Standard
bromsgrovestandard. co. uk > news > west-midlands-railways-class-730-trains-notch-up-fastest-speed-on-bromsgroves-lickey-incline

West Midlands Railway's Class 730 trains notch up "fastest speed' on Bromsgrove's Lickey Incline

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (195+ words) Even today some heavy freight trains still need help. Modern express trains, such as the Cross Country Voyagers, routinely pass through Bromsgrove at 80mph and with full power will fall to about 70mph at the top of the hill and could be…...

Railway-News
railway-news. com

Alstom Delivers First Two Metropolis Trains for Santo Domingo Metro Expansion

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (455+ words) Alstom has announced delivery of the first two of eight new trains to the Oficina para el Reordenamiento del Transporte (OPRET) for the Santo Domingo Metro Line 2 expansion project. The project, which will see an extension of the Santo Domingo…...

BNamericas. com
bnamericas. com > en > news > railway-projects-in-brazil-are-expected-to-gain-a-boost-of-up-to-us825-billion

BNamericas - Railway projects in Brazil are expected to g. ..

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (80+ words) Railway projects in Brazil are expected to gain a boost of up to US$8. 25 billion'BNamericas Railway projects in Brazil are expected to gain a boost of up to US$8. 25 billion 11, 000+ projects in Latin America. 24, 000+ global companies doing business in the…...

Railway PRO
railwaypro. com > wp > the-santo-domingo-metro-receives-its-first-metropolis-trains

The Santo Domingo Metro receives its first Metropolis trains

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (487+ words) Alstom has delivered the first two of eight new trains for the Santo Domingo Metro. The delivery is part of a contract signed for eight three-car Metropolis trains that will operate on the Line 2 metro extension, a project carried out…...

KWCH
kwch. com > video > 04/06/2026 > great-plains-transportation-museum-looks-restore-vintage-railcar

Great Plains Transportation Museum looks to restore vintage railcar

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (62+ words) KWCH Great Plains Transportation Museum looks to restore vintage railcar Morning Storm Team forecast for Monday, April 6, 2026 Wichita school board weighs bond proposal year after failed vote Evening update | Two fatal crashes, Great Plains Transportation Museum project Wichita police issue…...

Railway Supply
railway. supply > alstom-delivers-first-line-2c-trains-to-santo-domingo-metro

Alstom delivers first Line 2 C trains to Santo Domingo Metro

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (485+ words) Railway Supply " Railway News " Alstom delivers first Line 2 C trains to Santo Domingo Metro Santo Domingo Metro Metropolis trains have begun arriving for the Line 2 extension. Alstom has delivered the first two of eight new three-car units. The project is…...