BVG plans cashless ticketing from 2029 as Fairtiq tests check-in apps in Berlin
BVG plans to replace ticket machines with about 3,600 card-based validators from 2029, while Fairtiq tests a check-in/check-out app in Berlin.
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.
Mexico City Metro opens five lines early for the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix
Five Metro lines start service at 5:00 on Sunday, November 1, and Line 9 has a special security operation for Grand Prix visitors.
São Paulo Metro ends magnetic paper ticket use after more than 50 years
Magnetic Edmonson tickets stop working at São Paulo Metro turnstiles from November 1, with exchanges for QR Codes until January 31, 2027.
Toa Payoh West masterplan adds mall, green spaces and a possible new school
Toa Payoh West masterplan includes over 6,000 homes, a first shopping mall, green spaces and a possible new school.
S-Bahn disruption in Munich leaves couple missing an entire concert at Circus Krone
A signal fault on Munich's S-Bahn on 26 October left a Germering couple stranded and they missed their concert, according to tz München.
Harbin Metro sells 100,000 reading-themed commemorative tickets from 31 October
Harbin Metro's 80-yuan commemorative multi-ride ticket went on sale at 15 stations on Lines 1, 2 and 3, valid until 31 December 2028.
Namma Metro carries human kidney for transplant between Benniganahalli and Attiguppe
Namma Metro moved a human kidney between Benniganahalli and Attiguppe stations in 37 minutes on October 30.
São Paulo Metro to run 24-hour overnight service over Finados weekend
Lines 1, 2, 3 and 15 will run all night on the Finados weekend, with adjusted timetables on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and the Monday holiday.
CPTM and Metrô São Paulo change rail service for Finados holiday on November 2
Rail operators CPTM and Metrô announced schedule changes, a Line 11-Coral interruption and bike rules for the November 2 holiday in São Paulo.
FUVEST 2027: SPTrans adds 39 bus trips between Butantã Metro and USP on November 1
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, SPTrans adds 39 extra bus trips on lines 8012/10 and 8022/10 for FUVEST candidates, with free fares.
Metro de Quito adopts automatic train operation on weekends and holidays
Metro de Quito now runs its commercial weekend and holiday service with automatic train operation (ATO), with an operator still on board.
Málaga's 2027 regional budget draft funds Metro extension to Hospital Civil
The draft Andalusian budget for Málaga province for 2027 allocates 45 million euros to extend the Metro de Málaga to Hospital Civil, according to Málaga Hoy.
Weekend traffic and metro line C works in Rotterdam
Road closures on the A20, A27 and Maastunnel route, plus Sunday works on metro line C, according to Rijnmond — Nieuws.
Arbo Phase 2 Application Advances Downsview Lands Redevelopment in Toronto
A new application for Arbo Phase 2 proposes about 3,160 homes on former military lands at Downsview, according to UrbanToronto.
Dubai Ride 2026: Metro starts at 3am on event Sunday
According to Gulf News, Dubai Metro opens early on November 1 for Dubai Ride 2026 participants, with parking and registration details also announced.