China’s CRCHI has been awarded a contract to supply two tunnel boring machines for the Beograd metro project.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has issued a Periodic Information Notice for the enabling works for the MetroLink project to build a north-south metro line in Dublin. Procurement of framework contracts for the enabling works is planned for Q3 2025, in advance of the main infrastructure works contracts.
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism has approved plans for the Tokyo Tama Intercity Monorail line to be extended by 7 km and seven stations from Kamakitadai to Hakonegasaki by the mid-2030s. The cost is put at ¥129bn, with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to be responsible for the construction of the infrastructure and the operator funding the trains, ticket vending machines and guideway beams.
Samuel García, Governor of Nuevo León, has unveiled first of 22 M-25 trainsets ordered from CRRC to strengthen capacity on the Metrorrey metro ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Systra Subterra is to undertaken the detailed design of the civil works for the shafts and tunnels on the 4·3 km Chile España to Los Leones Section 2 of Santiago metro’s future Line 8.
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp has launched an e-City Saver mobile app ticket for frequent medium to long distance cross-harbour commuters, offering 40 rides within 40 days at 67 designated stations for HK$460.
The UK’s Light Rail Safety & Standards Board has published new guidance on the development and implementation of essential safety verification processes during the construction of new tramways, drawing on best practice from across the sector and existing documentation.
Ir Shen Shuk-ching has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of MTR Corp board from May 21, when Chan Kar-lok retired.
Public transport in the Australia’s state of Victoria will be free for under 18s from January 1 2026. A Youth Myki card will cost A$5 and be valid until the child turns 18.