Asia: Unmanned, panda-shaped ‘Sky Train’ tested in Chengdu, China [chinadaily.com.cn]
USA: Majority of Americans favor increased public transit funding [progressiverailroading.com]
Middle East: First electric train reaches Jerusalem [railjournal.com]
Europe: Leo Express launches first Prague to Krakow passenger service [railjournal.com]
USA: Court ruling allows Amtrak, FRA to set on-time standards [progressiverailroading.com]
UK: First of ScotRail’s new electric trains take to track [bbc.co.uk]
USA: Groundbreaking held for Charlotte Gateway Station Phase One [rtands.com]
USA: Five Options Considered for Los Angeles’ Crenshaw/LAX Line’s Northern Extension [urbanize.la]
USA: FTA Releases New Rules to Improve Safety on Public Transportation [masstransitmag.com]
USA: Dreaming of a High-Speed Train Connecting Every City in the Midwest [chicagomag.com]
Europe: Massive tree-like sculpture takes over Switzerland’s largest train station [inhabitat.com]