Railways

India's Ministry of Railways has announced stricter train ticket cancellation rules, with no refunds for cancellations up to eight hours before departure. The changes align with revised reservation chart preparation timings and will be implemented by mid-April. Passengers can now change their boarding point up to 30 minutes before the train's departure from origin.

March 22, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Japan is training foreign workers for railway maintenance roles. The trained workers are expected to find jobs at railway companies across the country. The program attracts attention over its potential to ease labor shortages.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia has recorded 2,525,134 long-distance train ticket sales as of December 25, 2025, equivalent to 91.5 percent of the provided capacity. This achievement reflects high public interest in traveling by train during the Christmas and New Year holidays for 2025/2026. Overall ticket sales, including local trains, have reached nearly 3 million tickets.

November 29, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

Train cars featuring large open spaces for baby strollers and wheelchairs are becoming more common in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Seibu Railway pioneered the design, and Keio Corp. will introduce similar cars starting early next year. Parents traveling with young children have welcomed the changes for easier train use.

The Ethiopian Railways Corporation (ERC) is finalizing a comprehensive investment strategy partnering with private and foreign investors for real estate and infrastructure projects. This represents a shift to a more commercial and partnership-driven model. The flagship project involves redeveloping its headquarters on the Lagar site in Addis Ababa.

October 18, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

The Deutsche Bahn has presented its new long-distance train ICE L at Berlin's Ostbahnhof station. Featuring a step-free entry, the train is set to enter service gradually from December 14, aiming to boost passenger comfort. While praised for accessibility, some critics view it as a spruced-up IC model.