Asia News
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Taiwan: Hitachi Rail Celebrates Launch of Sanying MRT Line
Hitachi Rail has celebrated the launch of the brand-new Sanying MRT Line, which officially entered revenue service yesterday.
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Alstom & Indian Railways to Provide Maintenance for WAG-12B Fleet
Alstom and Indian Railways have been awarded a new five-year maintenance service contract for a fleet of WAG-12B electric locomotives.
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TfL Roundel Unveiled at Tokyo Metro's Ueno Station
Transport for London and Tokyo Metro have celebrated their relationship with the unveiling of a TfL-inspired roundel at Ueno Station.
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SYSTRA to Provide DDC Services for MEGA Rail Project in Gujarat
SYSTRA has been awarded a Detailed Design Consultancy (DDC) services contract for Phase 2 of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project.
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Hong Kong Expands High-Speed Rail Network
MTR Corporation is expanding Hong Kong's high-speed rail network to 113 direct destinations from 1 July 2026.
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Jakarta Metro Expansion Awards Digital Ticketing Contract
Hitachi Rail and Sumitomo Corporation have been contracted to deliver the Automatic Fare Collection system for Jakarta's Metro expansion.
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Alstom Presents New Electric Locomotive Depot in Arys
Alstom recently held a site visit at its new electric locomotive service depot in Arys, showcasing the progress of construction thus far.
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Kazakhstan: Astana Launches Light Rail Transit System
Kazakhstan has officially launched the first phase of the Astana light rail transit (LRT) system, which is now open to passengers.
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Singapore: Public Preview of CCL6 Announced for July
The Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced a public preview of Stage 6 of the Circle Line (CCL6) on 04 July 2026.
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CRRC Celebrates Production of First Fully Automated Train for Hangzhou Metro
CRRC has celebrated the completion of Hangzhou Metro’s first fully automated metro train, which rolled off the production line last month.
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Hitachi Rail Awarded LTSS Contract for NEL's ISCS in Singapore
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a new, long-term service support contract to manage obsolescence treatment for the North East Line's ISCS.
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China's First Interprovincial Urban Rail Line Enters Operation
The first interprovincial urban rail line connecting Jiangsu and Anhui has officially entered initial operation.
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Škoda to Supply 10 Electric Trains for Operation in Uzbekistan
The Škoda Group has signed a new strategic cooperation agreement for the supply of ten modern electric trains to Uzbekistan.
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DMRC Launches Delhi Metro International Limited and Appoints First CEO
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has created Delhi Metro International Limited to expand India’s metro rail expertise beyond its borders.
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InnoTrans Asia Reports Early Bookings Ahead of 2027 Launch
InnoTrans Asia has attracted exhibitors from 30 countries with around a third of its exhibition space already booked.
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Hitachi Rail to Upgrade EMU500 ATP System in Taiwan
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a new contract for the replacement of existing EMU500 ATP System Equipment for the Taiwan Railways Corporation…
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CRRC Delivers FXN3B Hybrid Shunting Locomotive in Beijing
CRRC Dalian Co., Ltd. has delivered a new-energy shunting locomotive to Jinggu Railway at the Beijing Jingping Comprehensive Logistics Hub.
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China: CRRC Debut New Type A Trains for Ningbo Lines 10 & 12
CRRC has debuted a set of brand-new regional trains destined for use on Ningbo's urban rail transit system.
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Strengthening Mobility Solutions for South Korea
ASC MD Renate Bay visited South Korea to meet rail innovators, exploring new collaborations in sensor technology and sustainable mobility so…
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CRRC Celebrates Production of 100th FXN5C Locomotive
CRRC Qishuyan has announced the beginning of a new stage of large-scale production of its FXN5C locomotive.
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Market Development in South Korea: Focus on the Railway Industry
BODE joins VDB companies in South Korea to engage with KORAIL and other rail sector organisations as part of a German market development pro…
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Japan: Hitachi to Manufacture New Restaurant Train for Seibu Railway
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a manufacturing contract for Seibu Railway's brand-new Japanese restaurant train.
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Singapore: LTA Awards Final Contract for Downtown Line 2 Extension
The LTA has awarded the final civil contract for the Downtown Line 2 extension to China Railway Tunnel Group Co. Ltd.
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Alstom Celebrates Revenue Service on Delhi Metro's Line 7 & 8 Extensions
Alstom has joined the DMRC in its celebration of the commencement of revenue service on the Delhi Metro's new Line 7 and Line 8 extensions.
