Railway

China's first new intelligent heavy-duty electric locomotive officially rolled off the production line in Zhuzhou. Photo Credit: Beijing News or CRRC

May 10, 2024

China Debuts World’s Most Potent Heavy-Duty Electric Locomotive: 10,400 kW Unit Redefines Freight Efficiency

According to reports, China’s first new intelligent heavy-duty electric locomotive was officially rolled off the production line in Zhuzhou, Hunan Province on May 9th, marking another major technological breakthrough in China’s heavy-duty

India·Nature

Uddhav Thackeray’s Pro-Environmental Approach As Chief Minister Of Maharashtra

Uddhav Thackeray, the former CM of Maharashtra, has been vocal about the importance of the wildlife and bio-diversity of his state. In a recent statement, he talked about how essential trees and their effect is, especially during the pandemic. Maharashtra

June 30, 2022

UK’s First Intercity Battery Train Trial Achieves 50% Fuel Savings and 70km Battery Range, Marking a New Era in Clean Rail Travel

Electric·Europe·Mobility·News·Public Transportation

UK railways marked a technological leap as Hitachi Rail‘s intercity battery train completed trials in northern England, achieving fuel savings of 35-50% – surpassing

Canada’s $3.9B High-Speed Rail to Cut Toronto-Montreal Travel to 3 Hours, Creating 51,000 Jobs

Canada·Public Transportation

Canada is planning its first fast train service between Toronto and Quebec City. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared the news on February 19, 2025,

PUNE WDM-3A Photo Source: Belur Ashok (CC BY 2.0)

India·News

Passenger Discards Lit Bidi, Causes Fire on Daund-Pune Train: No Injuries Reported but Safety Concerns Rise

A minor fire broke out in a Daund-Pune diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) train on Monday morning, causing panic among passengers but resulting in no injuries. Despite initial reports suggesting an electrical short

Karmactive Staff

June 17, 2025

News·Public Transportation·UK

Rail Nationalisation Begins: SWR Goes Public With £150M Savings Plan But No Fare Cuts

South Western Railway (SWR) returned to public ownership on May 25, 2025, the first planned train company nationalisation under Labour’s rail reforms. The government called this a “watershed moment” for British railways,

Karmactive Staff

May 25, 2025

New Jersey Transit MCI #9035, in Newark, New Jersey at Broad Street and Raymond Boulevard on the 67X. Image Source: Adam E. Moreira (CC BY-SA 3.0 US)

News·Public Transportation·USA

NJ Transit Engineers Strike Halts All Rail Service: 350,000 Commuters Face Monday with Only 20% Bus Coverage

The morning commute just got way more complex for 350,000 New Jersey rail riders. As of May 16, 2025, locomotive engineers with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen (BLET) have gone

Govind Tekaleand

Karmactive Staff

May 18, 2025

SEPTA Press Confrence.Photo Source: SEPTA

News·Public Transportation·USA

SEPTA Budget Crisis Cuts 50 Bus Routes, 5 Rail Lines, Hikes Fares 21.5%, Slashes 45% Service by 2026

Philadelphia’s transit system faces its most severe financial crisis in decades. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has unveiled what officials call a “doomsday” budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, projecting a

Rahul Somvanshi

April 15, 2025

News·Public Transportation·USA

Hudson Line Flood Risk Hits 80% by 2050s, MTA Targets 20-Mile Zone in $800M Overhaul

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has unveiled an $800 million initiative to protect the Metro-North Hudson Line from the growing threats of climate change. The plan, called the Metro-North Hudson Line Climate

Rahul Somvanshi

April 11, 2025

Representative Image. The entrance to Bankstown railway station. Photo Source - J Bar (CC BY 3.0)

Australia·News·Public Transportation

Sydney Metro T6 Line Closure: 11,000 Commuters Affected from April 27 to June 29

The Sydney Metro T6 Lidcombe to Bankstown line will shut down for nine weeks starting April 27, forcing 11,000 daily commuters to find alternative transportation. The closure, lasting until June 29, is

Karmactive Staff

April 4, 2025

Representative Image: SEPTA GE Silverliner #308 leads Train 4127 signed as at Fern Rock Transportation Center, bound for Philadelphia Airport via downtown. Photo Source: Adam E. Moreira (CC BY-SA 3.0)

News·Public Transportation·USA

SEPTA Regional Rail Schedules Changing March 16—Check Your Line

New timetables across Philadelphia’s regional rail system will take effect this Sunday, March 16, bringing adjustments to most lines as SEPTA implements changes aimed at improving reliability and on-time performance. The transit

Govind Tekale

March 15, 2025