Commercial

Where business meets the railway. This section focuses on commercial activities including procurement, partnerships, market strategies, and private-sector involvement. Discover how companies are investing in and monetizing rail opportunities across the region.

Poland-Belarus Border Closure Disrupts China-Europe Rail Freight, Stranding EU-Bound Cargo

Oct 14, 2025

Poland-Belarus Border Closure Disrupts China-Europe Rail Freight, Stranding EU-Bound Cargo

Oct 14, 2025

Poland-Belarus Border Closure Disrupts China-Europe Rail Freight, Stranding EU-Bound Cargo

Oct 14, 2025

Poland Border Closure Disrupts Critical China-EU Rail Freight Corridor

Oct 14, 2025

Poland Border Closure Disrupts Critical China-EU Rail Freight Corridor

Oct 14, 2025

Poland Border Closure Disrupts Critical China-EU Rail Freight Corridor

Oct 14, 2025

Gamuda Bhd's Orderbook Strengthened by Major Rail and Infrastructure Tenders

Oct 14, 2025

Gamuda Bhd's Orderbook Strengthened by Major Rail and Infrastructure Tenders

Oct 14, 2025

Gamuda Bhd's Orderbook Strengthened by Major Rail and Infrastructure Tenders

Oct 14, 2025

China-Laos Railway Achieves Milestone Freight Volume, Enhancing Regional Connectivity

Oct 14, 2025

China-Laos Railway Achieves Milestone Freight Volume, Enhancing Regional Connectivity

Oct 14, 2025

China-Laos Railway Achieves Milestone Freight Volume, Enhancing Regional Connectivity

Oct 14, 2025

Indian Railways Slashes Bottled Water Prices Following GST Adjustments

Oct 14, 2025

Indian Railways Slashes Bottled Water Prices Following GST Adjustments

Oct 14, 2025

Indian Railways Slashes Bottled Water Prices Following GST Adjustments

Oct 14, 2025

Kazakhstan on Track for Modern Rail Era with $4.2 Billion Wabtec Deal

Oct 13, 2025

Kazakhstan on Track for Modern Rail Era with $4.2 Billion Wabtec Deal

Oct 13, 2025

Kazakhstan on Track for Modern Rail Era with $4.2 Billion Wabtec Deal

Oct 13, 2025

Icomera Introduces Next-Gen AI Solution for Automatic Passenger Counting

Oct 13, 2025

Icomera Introduces Next-Gen AI Solution for Automatic Passenger Counting

Oct 13, 2025

Icomera Introduces Next-Gen AI Solution for Automatic Passenger Counting

Oct 13, 2025

Japanese Railways Embrace VR and Media Collaborations to Revitalize Ridership and Station Appeal

Sep 15, 2025

Japanese Railways Embrace VR and Media Collaborations to Revitalize Ridership and Station Appeal

Sep 15, 2025

Japanese Railways Embrace VR and Media Collaborations to Revitalize Ridership and Station Appeal

Sep 15, 2025

Egypt Invites US Investment in High-Speed Rail and Port Development

Sep 14, 2025

Egypt Invites US Investment in High-Speed Rail and Port Development

Sep 14, 2025

Egypt Invites US Investment in High-Speed Rail and Port Development

Sep 14, 2025

China-Laos Railway Facilitates 150,000 Tonnes of Durian Shipments to China

Sep 9, 2025

China-Laos Railway Facilitates 150,000 Tonnes of Durian Shipments to China

Sep 9, 2025

China-Laos Railway Facilitates 150,000 Tonnes of Durian Shipments to China

Sep 9, 2025

Hyundai Rotem and Wind River Partner to Digitize South Korean Rail Vehicle Development

Sep 9, 2025

Hyundai Rotem and Wind River Partner to Digitize South Korean Rail Vehicle Development

Sep 9, 2025

Hyundai Rotem and Wind River Partner to Digitize South Korean Rail Vehicle Development

Sep 9, 2025

Prasarana Malaysia Reports Doubled Rail Reliability in 2025 Amidst Strategic Upgrades

Sep 6, 2025

Prasarana Malaysia Reports Doubled Rail Reliability in 2025 Amidst Strategic Upgrades

Sep 6, 2025

Prasarana Malaysia Reports Doubled Rail Reliability in 2025 Amidst Strategic Upgrades

Sep 6, 2025

Indian Railways and SBI Partner to Enhance Employee Insurance Coverage

Sep 4, 2025

Indian Railways and SBI Partner to Enhance Employee Insurance Coverage

Sep 4, 2025

Indian Railways and SBI Partner to Enhance Employee Insurance Coverage

Sep 4, 2025

KTMB Strategizes for Seamless Regional Rail Integration and Penang-Bangkok Route Revival

Sep 1, 2025

KTMB Strategizes for Seamless Regional Rail Integration and Penang-Bangkok Route Revival

Sep 1, 2025

KTMB Strategizes for Seamless Regional Rail Integration and Penang-Bangkok Route Revival

Sep 1, 2025

ADB to Finance Pakistan Railway Upgrade as Chinese Funding Stalls

Aug 25, 2025

ADB to Finance Pakistan Railway Upgrade as Chinese Funding Stalls

Aug 25, 2025

ADB to Finance Pakistan Railway Upgrade as Chinese Funding Stalls

Aug 25, 2025

Kenya Considers Yuan Conversion for Railway Loan from China

Aug 20, 2025

Kenya Considers Yuan Conversion for Railway Loan from China

Aug 20, 2025

Kenya Considers Yuan Conversion for Railway Loan from China

Aug 20, 2025

Texmaco Rail Reports Q1 FY26 Results with Strong Order Book

Aug 18, 2025

Texmaco Rail Reports Q1 FY26 Results with Strong Order Book

Aug 18, 2025

Texmaco Rail Reports Q1 FY26 Results with Strong Order Book

Aug 18, 2025

MTR Expects Patronage Boost from Sports and Entertainment Events

Aug 15, 2025

MTR Expects Patronage Boost from Sports and Entertainment Events

Aug 15, 2025

MTR Expects Patronage Boost from Sports and Entertainment Events

Aug 15, 2025

Dhaka Metro Rail Project Faces Dispute Over Contractor Selection, Potential Cost Inflation

Aug 14, 2025

Dhaka Metro Rail Project Faces Dispute Over Contractor Selection, Potential Cost Inflation

Aug 14, 2025

Dhaka Metro Rail Project Faces Dispute Over Contractor Selection, Potential Cost Inflation

Aug 14, 2025

Korean Air Partners with SBB to Offer Rail Connections for Seoul-Zurich Passengers

Aug 13, 2025

Korean Air Partners with SBB to Offer Rail Connections for Seoul-Zurich Passengers

Aug 13, 2025

Korean Air Partners with SBB to Offer Rail Connections for Seoul-Zurich Passengers

Aug 13, 2025

Taiwan HSR Adjusts Services Amid Typhoon Podul

Aug 13, 2025

Taiwan HSR Adjusts Services Amid Typhoon Podul

Aug 13, 2025

Taiwan HSR Adjusts Services Amid Typhoon Podul

Aug 13, 2025

BEML Secures First International Rail-Metro Contract in Malaysia

Aug 10, 2025

BEML Secures First International Rail-Metro Contract in Malaysia

Aug 10, 2025

BEML Secures First International Rail-Metro Contract in Malaysia

Aug 10, 2025

Asean Rail Tourism Corridor Takes Centre Stage at Mekong Tourism Forum

Aug 9, 2025

Asean Rail Tourism Corridor Takes Centre Stage at Mekong Tourism Forum

Aug 9, 2025

Asean Rail Tourism Corridor Takes Centre Stage at Mekong Tourism Forum

Aug 9, 2025

Chennai Metro Rail Integrates with Uber, Offers 50% Discount for Seamless Commute

Aug 7, 2025

Chennai Metro Rail Integrates with Uber, Offers 50% Discount for Seamless Commute

Aug 7, 2025

Chennai Metro Rail Integrates with Uber, Offers 50% Discount for Seamless Commute

Aug 7, 2025

Hitachi Rail Expands Digital Asset Management with Omnicom Acquisition

Aug 4, 2025

Hitachi Rail Expands Digital Asset Management with Omnicom Acquisition

Aug 4, 2025

Hitachi Rail Expands Digital Asset Management with Omnicom Acquisition

Aug 4, 2025

India to Add 17,000 Non-AC Coaches to Expand Affordable Rail Travel

Jul 31, 2025

India to Add 17,000 Non-AC Coaches to Expand Affordable Rail Travel

Jul 31, 2025

India to Add 17,000 Non-AC Coaches to Expand Affordable Rail Travel

Jul 31, 2025

Indian Railways Eyes Global Models to Boost Non-Fare Revenue

Jul 30, 2025

Indian Railways Eyes Global Models to Boost Non-Fare Revenue

Jul 30, 2025

Indian Railways Eyes Global Models to Boost Non-Fare Revenue

Jul 30, 2025

Vietnam and UK Aim to Enhance Railway Cooperation

Jul 29, 2025

Vietnam and UK Aim to Enhance Railway Cooperation

Jul 29, 2025

Vietnam and UK Aim to Enhance Railway Cooperation

Jul 29, 2025

Turkey Eyes Rail Project to Offset Pipeline Losses

Jul 29, 2025

Turkey Eyes Rail Project to Offset Pipeline Losses

Jul 29, 2025

Turkey Eyes Rail Project to Offset Pipeline Losses

Jul 29, 2025

Sichuan Foods Reach Africa via New Rail-Sea Logistics

Jul 28, 2025

Sichuan Foods Reach Africa via New Rail-Sea Logistics

Jul 28, 2025

Sichuan Foods Reach Africa via New Rail-Sea Logistics

Jul 28, 2025

India Aims to Become Global Rail Export Hub

Jul 27, 2025

India Aims to Become Global Rail Export Hub

Jul 27, 2025

India Aims to Become Global Rail Export Hub

Jul 27, 2025

China Advances Energy-Harvesting Tech for Rail Freight

Jul 24, 2025

China Advances Energy-Harvesting Tech for Rail Freight

Jul 24, 2025

China Advances Energy-Harvesting Tech for Rail Freight

Jul 24, 2025

KTMB Sets New Benchmark in ASEAN with Innovative Digital Mobility Platform

Jul 22, 2025

KTMB Sets New Benchmark in ASEAN with Innovative Digital Mobility Platform

Jul 22, 2025

KTMB Sets New Benchmark in ASEAN with Innovative Digital Mobility Platform

Jul 22, 2025

Indian Railways Partners with DFCCIL to Launch AI-Powered Train Safety System

Jul 21, 2025

Indian Railways Partners with DFCCIL to Launch AI-Powered Train Safety System

Jul 21, 2025

Indian Railways Partners with DFCCIL to Launch AI-Powered Train Safety System

Jul 21, 2025

Dubai Unveils AI Robot to Automate Metro Track Inspections, Cuts Manual Work by 75%

Jul 21, 2025

Dubai Unveils AI Robot to Automate Metro Track Inspections, Cuts Manual Work by 75%

Jul 21, 2025

Dubai Unveils AI Robot to Automate Metro Track Inspections, Cuts Manual Work by 75%

Jul 21, 2025

JR East Launches Global Recruitment Drive for Overseas Railway Project Engineers

Jul 9, 2025

JR East Launches Global Recruitment Drive for Overseas Railway Project Engineers

Jul 9, 2025

JR East Launches Global Recruitment Drive for Overseas Railway Project Engineers

Jul 9, 2025

Terengganu Pushes for Transit-Oriented Development at ECRL Stations to Maximize Local Impact

Jul 9, 2025

Terengganu Pushes for Transit-Oriented Development at ECRL Stations to Maximize Local Impact

Jul 9, 2025

Terengganu Pushes for Transit-Oriented Development at ECRL Stations to Maximize Local Impact

Jul 9, 2025

CONCOR to Introduce 1,000 Specialized Tank Containers for Cement Transport by Rail

Jul 8, 2025

CONCOR to Introduce 1,000 Specialized Tank Containers for Cement Transport by Rail

Jul 8, 2025

CONCOR to Introduce 1,000 Specialized Tank Containers for Cement Transport by Rail

Jul 8, 2025

Mongolia Boosts Coal Transport to China via Rail and Road

Jul 7, 2025

Mongolia Boosts Coal Transport to China via Rail and Road

Jul 7, 2025

Mongolia Boosts Coal Transport to China via Rail and Road

Jul 7, 2025

Russian Railways Faces Crisis Amidst War and Sanctions

Jul 4, 2025

Russian Railways Faces Crisis Amidst War and Sanctions

Jul 4, 2025

Russian Railways Faces Crisis Amidst War and Sanctions

Jul 4, 2025

ERL Renews Digital Partnership with Meru Utama to Boost Advertising and Passenger Experience

Jul 16, 2025

ERL Renews Digital Partnership with Meru Utama to Boost Advertising and Passenger Experience

Jul 16, 2025

ERL Renews Digital Partnership with Meru Utama to Boost Advertising and Passenger Experience

Jul 16, 2025

Unlocking the Tracks: How Telecommunication Technology Can Drive Non-Fare Revenue in Rail

Aug 3, 2025

Unlocking the Tracks: How Telecommunication Technology Can Drive Non-Fare Revenue in Rail

Aug 3, 2025

Unlocking the Tracks: How Telecommunication Technology Can Drive Non-Fare Revenue in Rail

Aug 3, 2025

Thailand's Tourism Authority Previews Blue Jasmine Luxury Rail Journey for High-End Tourism

Jul 24, 2025

Thailand's Tourism Authority Previews Blue Jasmine Luxury Rail Journey for High-End Tourism

Jul 24, 2025

Thailand's Tourism Authority Previews Blue Jasmine Luxury Rail Journey for High-End Tourism

Jul 24, 2025

Driving the Future: Parking Digitalisation Strategy and Challenges for LRT in Malaysia

Jul 11, 2025

Driving the Future: Parking Digitalisation Strategy and Challenges for LRT in Malaysia

Jul 11, 2025

Driving the Future: Parking Digitalisation Strategy and Challenges for LRT in Malaysia

Jul 11, 2025

Fufu' and 'Xinxin' Unveiled as Mascots for Global High-Speed Rail Event in China

Jul 7, 2025

Fufu' and 'Xinxin' Unveiled as Mascots for Global High-Speed Rail Event in China

Jul 7, 2025

Fufu' and 'Xinxin' Unveiled as Mascots for Global High-Speed Rail Event in China

Jul 7, 2025

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has entered into a strategic agreement to operate and maintain the forthcoming Perlis Inland Port (PIP) in Padang Besar, near the Malaysia-Thailand border.

May 4, 2025

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has entered into a strategic agreement to operate and maintain the forthcoming Perlis Inland Port (PIP) in Padang Besar, near the Malaysia-Thailand border.

May 4, 2025

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has entered into a strategic agreement to operate and maintain the forthcoming Perlis Inland Port (PIP) in Padang Besar, near the Malaysia-Thailand border.

May 4, 2025

The Bali Urban Subway is set to transform transportation, reduce congestion, and boost tourism. Fully backed by private investors, this project is a first for Indonesia and promises to generate thousands of jobs for the local community.​..

May 3, 2025

The Bali Urban Subway is set to transform transportation, reduce congestion, and boost tourism. Fully backed by private investors, this project is a first for Indonesia and promises to generate thousands of jobs for the local community.​..

May 3, 2025

The Bali Urban Subway is set to transform transportation, reduce congestion, and boost tourism. Fully backed by private investors, this project is a first for Indonesia and promises to generate thousands of jobs for the local community.​..

May 3, 2025

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has signed a major contract with ROCTEC Global, in collaboration with SKY ICT and United Telecom, to deploy a high-speed fibre optic telecommunications network across Thailand’s rail system...

Jun 6, 2025

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has signed a major contract with ROCTEC Global, in collaboration with SKY ICT and United Telecom, to deploy a high-speed fibre optic telecommunications network across Thailand’s rail system...

Jun 6, 2025

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has signed a major contract with ROCTEC Global, in collaboration with SKY ICT and United Telecom, to deploy a high-speed fibre optic telecommunications network across Thailand’s rail system...

Jun 6, 2025

VinSpeed, a newly formed unit under Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup, has submitted a proposal to develop a US$61 billion high-speed railway between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi...

Jun 2, 2025

VinSpeed, a newly formed unit under Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup, has submitted a proposal to develop a US$61 billion high-speed railway between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi...

Jun 2, 2025

VinSpeed, a newly formed unit under Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup, has submitted a proposal to develop a US$61 billion high-speed railway between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi...

Jun 2, 2025