Russia and Belarus signed a memorandum on October 1, 2026, to build a high-speed railway between Moskva and Minsk. The planned 715 km line aims to cut travel time to three hours, with a potential annual passenger market of 5.8 million.
Tsingshan Zimbabwe steel unit formed a partnership with the state rail firm in October 2026. The collaboration targets an increase in rail cargo haulage capacity across Zimbabwe.
Several Southeastern trains were cancelled in early October 2026 after bedbugs were found in drivers' cabs. The affected trains, based at West Marina Depot in Hastings, run routes from London to Hastings via Battle, Tunbridge Wells, and Sevenoaks.