Railway News

India's first bullet train project faces delays and stalled progress. Tensions between India and Japan have contributed to the setback, potentially postponing service availability.

Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian passenger trains have increased sharply in 2026, forcing over 5,800 evacuations in September alone. Ukrzaliznytsia prioritizes passenger safety amid these escalating disruptions.

Speed restrictions imposed on the South Essex rail line between Wickford and Southminster are causing delays expected to last more than two hours until 9:45am on October 5, 2026. Greater Anglia is offering ticket flexibility and compensation for affected passengers.

RMT union plans three Sunday strikes in October 2026 disrupting TransPennine Express services through York and North Yorkshire. Passengers should expect cancellations and reduced timetables on key routes including Scarborough and Manchester Airport.

Passenger train services resumed on the Wunderline corridor between Groningen and Leer on October 5, 2026, after the completion of a new Friesen Bridge. Deutsche Bahn invested around €200 million in the bridge replacement and corridor upgrades to restore train operations halted since a 2015 ship collision.

Passenger train services resumed on October 5, 2026, between Groningen and Leer after nearly a decade-long disruption caused by a damaged bridge. Deutsche Bahn led a €200 million project replacing the Friesen Bridge and upgrading the rail corridor.

India's 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project faces delays with full completion now forecast for 2029. India is developing its own B28 high-speed train, with partial operations planned from 2027, amid diplomatic strain with Japan.

Russia has increased drone attacks on Ukraine’s railways in 2026, forcing thousands of train evacuations and hitting over 300 locomotives this year. Ukrzaliznytsia prioritizes passenger safety amid escalating strikes.

Passenger trains resumed on the Wunderline route between Groningen and Leer on October 5, 2026, following replacement of the damaged Friesen Bridge. The new bridge enables restored rail service after nearly 10 years of disruption.

India's Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor is delayed beyond the initial 2022 target. The first operational segment between Surat and Vapi is now expected by end-2027, with full completion in 2029.