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Urban RailDEPRO6/12/2026

Bat Strays Into Light Rail Station

Firefighters in Karlsruhe rescued a bat trapped in a light rail station, ensuring the animal's safety.

Urban RailCHPRO6/12/2026

Affoltern Tram Referendum: 50 Percent Increase in Public Transportatio

Zurich voters will decide on June 14, 2026, on the city's share of the construction loan for the Affoltern tram line, which aims to boost public transportation capacity by 50%.

Urban RailCNPRO6/12/2026

Hong Kong MTR Corp Launches Capital Works Integration Lab for Off-Site

Hong Kong's MTR Corp has launched a Capital Works Integration Lab to facilitate off-site testing of electrical and mechanical systems for new metro stations, enhancing efficiency in project delivery.

Urban RailDEPRO6/11/2026

Rolf Schafferath Takes Over Operations at S-Bahn Hannover

Rolf Schafferath has assumed the role of Managing Director of Operations at S-Bahn Hannover as of June 1, 2026, following Hartmut Körbs' transition to a new position within the Transdev Group.

Urban RailPRO6/11/2026

DNV awarded Santiago de los Caballeros monorail cybersecurity contract

DNV will provide cybersecurity services for the Santiago de los Caballeros monorail project, collaborating with EQP and Fitram.

Urban RailDEPRO6/11/2026

New Training Center for S-Bahn Train Drivers Opens in Munich

The Munich S-Bahn has inaugurated a new training academy in Steinhausen to address staffing needs and prepare drivers for the upcoming XXL S-Bahn trains.

Urban RailDEPRO6/11/2026

Commuter trains are canceled between Hameln and Weetzen

S-Bahn service between Weetzen and Hameln is disrupted due to overhead power line issues, affecting the S51 and S5 lines.

Urban RailGBPRO6/11/2026

New Design for New York Penn Station Unveiled

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Penn Transformation Partners unveil a comprehensive redesign for New York Penn Station, aiming to enhance capacity and passenger experience for over 600,000 daily commuters.

Urban RailPRO6/11/2026

Le Mans Introduces Extended Tram Line Ahead of 24-Hour Race

Le Mans has launched its first extended tram line in time for the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, enhancing public transport options for attendees.

Urban RailPRO6/11/2026

Lille Confirms Renovation of VAL Metro Fleet with Safra

Safra Services will renovate 60 VAL metro trains for Lille's line 2, generating €41.6 million over six years.

Urban RailDEPRO6/10/2026

Nuremberg subway service temporarily suspended due to a fire in a util

Nuremberg subway service faced a four-hour interruption on the U3 line due to a fire in a utility room, prompting a large-scale response from the fire department.