Asia rail industry news
Latest railway industry news from across Asia, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.Korail to maintain passenger trains in Bangladesh
BANGLADESH: Korea Railroad Corp has been awarded a three-year contract to maintain passenger rolling stock operated by Bangladesh Railway.
Philippines plans second Hybrid Electric Train prototype
PHILIPPINES: The Department of Transportation is to work with the Department of Science & Technology to develop a second prototype diesel-electric train.
Mail by metro train trial
SINGAPORE: Singapore Post and operator SMRT are testing the use of metro trains for moving post.
Kazakhstan: Transit freight drives KTZ expansion
New line construction and fleet renewals have cemented Kazakhstan’s position as a key node in the Eurasian transit market. Further expansion is now in hand, with more investment planned by 2030, reports Vladimir Waldin.
UIC World Congress on High Speed Rail to be held in Beijing
CHINA: The International Union of Railways and China Railway have announced that the 12th World Congress on High Speed Rail will take place in Beijing on July 8-11 2025, with the theme of ‘High speed rail: innovation and development for a better life’.
Korail seals deal with China Railway to speed up Asia – Europe freight flows
INTERNATIONAL: Korea Railroad Corp has signed an agreement with China National Railway Group to facilitate freight shipments between South Korea, Central Asia and Europe.
Singapore metro operator co-develops diplomas to upskill staff
Rail Logistics: Kazakhstan eyes transit corridor growth
Carbon fibre metro trainset to enter service
Humanoid robot to maintain Japanese railway infrastructure
KTZ begins taking delivery of CRRC locomotives
Japanese local railway pilots facial recognition ticketing
Revenue services start on Singapore’s East Coast Line
Flirt DMUs enter service in Azerbaijan
Uzbekistan signs South Korean high speed train order
China – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan railway agreement signed
Bangladesh Railway orders Indian coaches
Long-distance trainset for Malaysia unveiled
Private sector funding sought for next phase of Seoul Great Train Express
Southern section of Guangzhou – Foshan circular line opens
Air-Rail Links: Better connectivity would benefit southeast Asia
Freight traffic resumes on Baku – Tbilisi – Kars railway
Japanese high speed rail freight services expand
High-capacity EMU to work steeply graded suburban line