Southeast Asia Railways News (October 2026) www.southeastasiarailways.com/news-october...

‘New Gambir’ long-distance train station in Jakarta, Loke challenges ECRL to start operations this Dec, NSCR project on track as third 8-car trainset arrives, Thai–China rail keeps 2030 target, investment for Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway. www.southeastasiarailways.com/news-septemb...

Trans-Sumatra and Trans-Kalimantan railways, Oudomxay seeks more railway services, ECRL to begin in Jan 2027, Yangon–Mawlamyine train service, Philippines seeks funding for Bicol rail, Bangkok-Ayutthaya commuter rail, Hanoi-Dong Dang railway project. www.southeastasiarailways.com/news-august-...

Indonesia targets 10,524 km railway network expansion, new train service links Johor Bahru Sentral to Pasir Gudang, Philippines weighs return to China for stalled Mindanao railway, State Railway gets first Thai-made coach, HCMC – Can Tho railway details. www.southeastasiarailways.com/news-july-20...

Trans-Sumatra Railway plan, Sarawak ready to support Trans-Borneo railway, riding the remnants of the PNR South Main Line, missing link railway could end Bangkok crossing crashes, French rail giant backs Vietnam’s dream of a 6-hour Hanoi-HCMC trip. www.southeastasiarailways.com/news-june-20...

Indonesia to reactivate 12,000 Km of railway lines, Malaysia’s new rail system stages preview run, Thai–Chinese high-speed rail phase 1 hits 51%, Vietnam ministry orders careful review of $9bn Ho Chi Minh City-Can Tho railway project www.southeastasiarailways.com/news-march-2...

Southeast Asia Railways News (Feb 2026) HSR to Surabaya, feasibility study for Vientiane-Pakse railway, ECRL on track for Jan 2027, Mindanao Railway revived, the ‘Rapid’ train to Chiang Mai, Vietnam selects Spanish firm to consult on North-South HSR www.southeastasiarailways.com/news-februar...

www.southeastasiarailways.com is a comprehensive guide for train travel in Southeast Asia, by @nomadicnotes.bsky.social