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UIC will hold its 9th Zero Waste Workshop in Paris and online on 19 January 2027 on critical raw materials and rail resilience. The event will discuss rail supply-chain dependencies, circular economy approaches, and draft EU Agency for Railways findings on circular economy in rail.

Opinion piece on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), saying the project is approaching a defining moment in Malaysia’s infrastructure development and discussing benefits for passengers.

UIC lists ICHSC plenary sessions as a work meeting at SNCF Group HQ in Saint-Denis on 1–2 Dec 2026.

UIC held a webinar on 3 November 2026 on rail’s role in suicide prevention, covering effective interventions, means restriction, staff training, data sharing and new technologies such as fencing, lighting, CCTV and real-time track intrusion alerts.

The Malaysian government has approved over RM250 million to support ECRL development in Kelantan, including RM30 million for a new bus terminal at Kota Bharu ECRL Station and more than RM200 million for preliminary works on a proposed extension to Rantau Panjang.

UIC and UIRR will present the 2026 Combined Transport report, covering freight market shifts, infrastructure constraints and evolving European policies.

Kent’s Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway says it will mark its 100th anniversary in 2027 with galas, a golden ticket competition, and the return of locomotives Typhoon, Hurricane and the Armoured Wagon.

Leighton Buzzard Railway in Bedfordshire has announced a lineup of 2027 heritage railway events, including a Chaloner 150th birthday celebration, Easter activities, themed family days, a beer festival, and Christmas events. Full details will be posted on its website.

UIC lists its 109 General Assembly on 4 December 2026, scheduled from 11:30 to 16:30.

Anthony Loke said the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is projected to generate RM418 million in operating revenue from passenger and cargo services by 2029.

UIC’s 2026 Asia-Pacific Web Meeting Series will run sessions on topics including advocacy, sustainability, resilience, security, passenger, infrastructure, rolling stock and energy, freight, and UIC publication tools. The programme aims to connect Asia-Pacific members more directly with UIC technical departments and working groups.

UIC lists an Executive Board meeting on 3 Dec 2026, scheduled from 11:30 to 13:30.

UIC will hold an online New Technologies Working Group Meeting on 24 Nov 2026 from 14:00 to 17:00.

KTM unveiled the 2027 1390 Super Duke GT EVO at EICMA 2026 with a 1,350 cc engine, semi-active suspension, AMT and touring equipment. It is expected in dealerships in early 2027, while KTM Malaysia has listed it locally but has not confirmed launch timing or pricing.

UIC lists an event titled "Transport of Dangerous Goods Expert Group." No additional details were provided in the source text.

A Kuala Lumpur feature shows Sivabalan Arumugam creating intricate kolam art grain by grain with rice grains.

UIC says the ERPC main group meeting in Rome will bring together procurement leaders from across the European rail sector.

Anthony Loke said ECRL is projected to generate RM418 million in revenue by 2029, with cargo services contributing 70% and passenger services 30%.

At InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, SOGECLAIR TRAINING & SIMULATION presented Oksygen® and LITE, simulation tools for driver and operator training. The platforms use real infrastructure data, digital twins, 2D/3D modelling and portable hardware to support training, assessment and operational readiness.

EBRD will fund €50 million for rehabilitation of Montenegro’s 39 km Golubovci–Bar railway section, including track, stations, bridges, signalling, telecommunications and power upgrades. Separately, ŽPCG and Stadler are progressing discussions on the design of three new electric multiple units.

The Transport Minister said the East Coast Rail Link is projected to generate RM418 million in operating revenue from passenger and cargo services by 2029.

Malaysia and Singapore held a joint emergency response exercise for the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link on 27–28 October 2026 at RTS Wadi Hana Depot. The drill tested firefighting, medical triage, casualty evacuation, and cross-border coordination by agencies from both countries ahead of passenger service start.

UIC WG1 Station & Urban Design meeting will be held online on 1 December 2026.

Eurostar appointed Christophe Fanichet, former CEO of SNCF Voyageurs, as its new CEO. He will oversee a EUR 2 billion fleet investment programme, including up to 50 Alstom double-decker high-speed trains under the Celestia programme, with first service expected in May 2031.

Premium PSU will present its full auxiliary and services power conversion range for rolling stock at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, including AC/DC supplies, DC/DC converters, inverters, VFDs and DC-UPS. The products are engineered to EN 50155 and related railway standards and built in Barcelona.