EUROPE

Netherlands Starts Testing Autonomous Freight Trains

Autonomous freight trains are successfully running the first phase of their tests on the critical Betuwe Line between the Port of Rotterdam and the German border. This large-scale initiative aims to test automated remote-controlled systems (ATO) that will modernise freight trains in Europe and create an efficiency revolution in rail 🚄
EUROPE

DB ESG Opens Rail Technology Centre in Derby

DB ESG, part of Deutsche Bahn (DB) Systemtechnik, has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its presence in the UK rail sector. The company has opened its new Rail Technology Centre in Derby, a 1,670-square-metre (18,000-square-foot) site that serves as a key hub for research, testing and application of 🚄
AMERICA

Indian Railways Overtakes US and Russia in Freight Volume

Indian Railways announced that it ranked second globally in freight transport volume , surpassing the USA and Russia. While this record performance reinforces India’s position as a new power centre in the world logistics market, the key to success is the introduction of the Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) project. DFC 🚄
GENERAL

Japan to Renew Jakarta’s Metro Fleet

As part of its efforts to modernise urban transport, PT MRT Jakarta has taken an important step forward for Phase Two of the Jakarta Metro North-South (NS) Line. The company signed an agreement on 21 October 2025 with a consortium of Japanese companies Sumitomo and Nippon Sharyo to provide eight 🚄
GENERAL

EIA Process Started for Turkiye Konya’s New Tram Line

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for “Fetih-Ahmet Özcan-Fatih Işıklar Tram Line”, which is an important project of Konya Metropolitan Municipality to relieve urban transport, has been officially started. The Project Introduction File was submitted to the Governorship of Konya for examination. 8.3 Billion TL Budget and Three Districts According to 🚄
GENERAL

Rail Renewal Work for Line Safety in Izmir Metro

An intensive maintenance work is being carried out on the metro line, which constitutes one of the main arteries of urban transport in Izmir, at night until the morning. The maintenance teams, who started working after the last service, replaced approximately 400 metres of rails to ensure line safety. By 🚄
HEALTH

Prostate Cancer Under Control with Early Diagnosis

Private Health Hospital Urology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Erem Asil stated that prostate cancer, one of the most common types of cancer in men, can be completely cured thanks to early diagnosis. Pointing out that prostate cancer does not always give symptoms, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erem Asil said, “Frequent urination, burning 🚄
EUROPE

Miniature Train Enthusiasts Meet At This Fair

Railway modelling enthusiasts will gather on 8 and 9 November 2025 at La Ferté-sous-Jouarrein the Seine-et-Marne region, about 60 kilometres east of Paris. Organised by the Les Hameaux Fertois association, in partnership with AMFI (Amicale des Modélistes Ferroviaires Indépendants), this 3rd modelling fair is set to be an unmissable event 🚄
SCIENCE

New Guest in Space: 3I/ATLAS Brighter Than Expected

Scientists said that 3I/ATLAS, which was first seen in July, shone much faster than they expected, emphasising that they closely monitored the object, which entered the solar system from interstellar space and became the third in history. Emphasising that comets usually form a tail of gas and dust as they 🚄
EUROPE

Zelensky thanks the employees of the Ukrainian Railways

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky issued a message of thanks to the railway logistics workers who helped the country to survive even under war conditions. Zelenski appreciated the efforts of railway workers, underlining their vital role in keeping the country connected. Fast Recovery and Uninterrupted Transport Despite Attacks Zelensky noted 🚄