Metro and train news

Summaries of what is happening on metro and train networks, with links to the original articles. Part of the texts is produced with the help of artificial intelligence and always says so.

Metro de Madrid starts studies to extend Line 11 to Poza del Agua in Leganés

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Regional authorities have begun studying alternative routes to extend Metro Line 11 from La Fortuna to the Poza del Agua residential area in Leganés.

Pune Metro Pink Line Inaugurated; Phase II Foundation Laid

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Pune Metro's Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Line 3 was virtually inaugurated, with passenger service set to start on November 4, according to Hindustan Times.

Metro line C in Lyon suspended all day after technical incident

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Lyon metro line C is closed on Tuesday 3 November 2026 due to a technical fault, with service expected to resume by end of day.

Ring Line: Saint Petersburg commission answers questions on station locations

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According to Fontanka, the commission has responded to residents' questions about planned Ring Line stations in Saint Petersburg.

Paper Books Still Spotted on Delhi Metro Commutes

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Hindustan Times reports a series of commuters seen reading paper books on Delhi Metro lines, despite the dominance of mobile phones.

Brasilândia and Itaberaba stations on Line 6-Laranja delayed to end of 2026

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Two northern São Paulo Line 6-Laranja stations now expected to open by the end of 2026, according to Diário do Transporte.

Metro A disrupted between République Villeurbanne and Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie

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Lyon metro line A does not serve two stations on Monday evening, with a replacement bus in place and service expected to resume around 22:00.

Metro de Panamá to contract $16.2 million in technical services for Line 3 through 2029

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Cabinet authorized a $16.2 million contract for Line 3 management and technical support through June 2029, according to La Prensa.

Motiva reports third-quarter 2026 passenger figures for São Paulo metro and rail lines

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Motiva's third-quarter 2026 results cover ridership, revenue and service questions on São Paulo lines 4, 5, 8, 9 and 17.

Housing federation seeks fare review for Pune Metro Line 3

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A Pimpri Chinchwad housing federation asks PMRDA to lower the proposed maximum fare of Pune Metro Line 3 (Pink Line).

Retirees in Buenos Aires can ride the subway free using their DNI ID

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Eligible retirees in the City of Buenos Aires can now board the subway free by tapping their national ID card at designated turnstiles.

Enabling works begin for South Kensington step-free access upgrade

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Preliminary work has started on a shop unit that will become a new step-free entrance at South Kensington tube station, with full completion due by 2031.

Two Line 6-Laranja stations delayed past October, according to g1 São Paulo

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Brasilândia and Itaberaba-Hospital Vila Penteado stations on São Paulo's Orange Line will not open in October as promised.

Santiago Metro completes 4G and 5G mobile coverage across all stations and tunnels

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According to Subtel, Santiago Metro now has combined 4G and 5G mobile coverage across its seven lines, 143 stations and about 150 km of network.

Metro L2 cut between La Pau and Gorg for a month from 2 November

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Barcelona Metro line L2 is closed between La Pau and Gorg from 2 November to 3 December, with a replacement bus service, according to Ara.