Asia: Tourist secretly records chilling train announcement in China, sparks Twitter debate
A traveller has shared footage of an unusual train announcement to Twitter — and the creepy public warning has hammered home the frightening reality of China’s controversial new Social Credit System for many. [nine.com.au]
Africa: Zimbabwe’s NRZ introduces commuter trains
National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is re-introducing the commuter passenger trains in Bulawayo. The development is expected to cushion members of the public from high transport costs. [chronicle.co.zw]
Asia: Delhi metro network reaches 300km
Less than 16 years after the opening of its first line, the Delhi metro network has passed the 300km (185 mi) mark with the inauguration of aneastern section of the orbital Pink Line (Line 7). [railjournal.com]
USA: Spain’s Renfe signs for Texas bullet train
Texas Central and Renfe have signed an agreement that formalizes the relationship of the Spanish railway operator as the Texas high-speed train project’s operator. [railwayage.com]
USA: Train from western Massachusetts to Boston could help bring state closer
State lawmakers have been trying for years to put in a commuter rail system that would connect the western part of the state to Boston. [wwlp.com]
Asia: Japanese bullet train ends workers crouching between tracks as a safety drill
The company is calling a halt to workers squatting between the tracks as bullet trains fly pass. [sbs.com.au]
Asia: Hand-written tickets issued to high-speed rail passengers after system failure at West Kowloon station
The ticketing system for the high-speed rail station encountered a problem recently, with some tickets being sold manually and written out by hand. [hongkongfp.com]
