Urban RailFIPRO6/17/2026
Final decision on the procurement of trams for Helsinki
The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland has settled a legal dispute regarding Helsinki's tram procurement.
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Urban RailPRO6/17/2026
Siemens to supply propulsion systems for the Pune Metro expansion
Siemens has secured a contract from Titagarh Rail Systems Limited to provide propulsion systems for the Pune Metro expansion project.
Urban RailDEPRO6/16/2026
Federal Police Apprehend Teenagers for Dangerous Train Surfing on S-Ba
Two teenagers were apprehended by the Federal Police after engaging in dangerous 'train surfing' on an S-Bahn train between Schwetzingen and Mannheim.
Urban RailZAPRO6/16/2026
Soccer-themed smart cards produced for World Cup travel
Idemia Secure Transactions has supplied 20 different designs of TAP smart cards for the FIFA World Cup, branded in the colors of various national teams.
Urban RailDEPRO6/16/2026
Berlin S-Bahn opens first section of second north-south route
The S-Bahn line S15, part of the S21 project, opened on June 15, connecting Berlin Gesundbrunnen, Wedding, and Berlin Hauptbahnhof.
Urban RailDEPRO6/16/2026
Bomb Disposal Operation in Potsdam – Main Station Closed
Potsdam Central Station is closed as authorities conduct a bomb disposal operation for a World War II bomb, affecting thousands and halting train services.
Urban RailESPRO6/16/2026
ADIF and Catalan operator threaten Siemens Mobility with legal action
ADIF and Rodalies de Catalunya plan to sue Siemens Mobility due to repeated failures in Barcelona's rail traffic control system, notably during Pope Leo XIV's visit.
Urban RailPRO6/16/2026
Study: driverless metro, the new standard for major cities
RATP Dev's study highlights the growing adoption of fully automated metro systems in urban environments, emphasizing their efficiency and safety.
Urban RailDEPRO6/15/2026
Berlin Public Procurement Tribunal Rejects Alstom's Complaint Regardin
The Berlin Public Procurement Tribunal has dismissed Alstom's complaint against the S-Bahn tender, potentially paving the way for the awarding process to continue despite possible delays.
Urban RailPRO6/15/2026
MTA Breaks Ground on Construction of Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Proj
The MTA has commenced construction on the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project, with a tunnel boring machine set to begin operations in early 2027.
Urban RailDEPRO6/15/2026
Berlin's new S-Bahn line S15 has begun service
Berlin's S15 line now operates every ten minutes, connecting the Central Station to the Nordring, benefiting local residents.
Urban RailFIPRO6/15/2026
Helsinki tram order to go ahead after court blocks appeal
The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland has rejected Škoda Transtech's appeal regarding its exclusion from a tram supply contract, allowing Helsinki to proceed with its order for up to 183 trams.
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