Panda train flies in China … Americans favor more transit funding … Tel Aviv-Jerusalem makes test run

China's first monorail, Chengdu's new Sky Train features a Great Panda-inspired design.
China's first monorail, Chengdu's new Sky Train features a Great Panda-inspired design. © LKS Diaradesign

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]