Japan: Waterfall-Like Leak at Shinjuku Station as Record Rainfall Hits Tokyo

On July 10, 2025, record-breaking rainfall hit during the evening rush hour, and a waterfall-like leak was seen inside Shinjuku Station, one of Tokyo’s major transit hubs. Rainfall over 100 mm per hour caused severe flooding in Tokyo and surrounding regions. Roads were submerged, rivers reached flood levels, and emergency alerts were issued.

MODERN RAILWAYS 2025

MODERN RAILWAYS 2025

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 9, 2025 - ?Viewers view the model of urban rail transit mechanical equipment at MODERN RAILWAYS 2025 in Beijing, China on July 9, 2025.

Mexico: Torrential Rains Cause Severe Flooding in CDMX, Trigger Traffic and Transit Chaos

Torrential rains caused widespread chaos in Mexico City on Monday, June 2, resulting in traffic gridlock, downed trees, and the suspension of Metro Line A service. The Mexico City government reported flooding in 53 areas, primarily in Iztapalapa, Xochimilco, Tlalpan, and Tláhuac, following the intense rains recorded.

27th China Beijing International High-tech Expo

27th China Beijing International High-tech Expo

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 8, 2025 - Visitors visited the "Model of Comprehensive Inspection Vehicle for Urban Rail Transit" at the 27th China Beijing International High-tech Expo (CHITEC) in Beijing, China on May 8, 2025.

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

Shanghai Metro Line 3 runs among high-rise buildings in Shanghai, China on April 19, 2025. This is the first urban elevated rail transit line in China and the first light rail line in Shanghai.

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

Shanghai Metro Line 3 runs among high-rise buildings in Shanghai, China on April 19, 2025. This is the first urban elevated rail transit line in China and the first light rail line in Shanghai.

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

Shanghai Metro Line 3 runs among high-rise buildings in Shanghai, China on April 19, 2025. This is the first urban elevated rail transit line in China and the first light rail line in Shanghai.

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

Shanghai Metro Line 3 runs among high-rise buildings in Shanghai, China on April 19, 2025. This is the first urban elevated rail transit line in China and the first light rail line in Shanghai.

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

Shanghai Metro Line 3 runs among high-rise buildings in Shanghai, China on April 19, 2025. This is the first urban elevated rail transit line in China and the first light rail line in Shanghai.

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing - DC

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing - DC

Marcus Molinaro, of New York, is seen at a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing to examine his nomination to be Federal Transit Administrator in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, on Thursday March 27, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing - DC

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing - DC

Marcus Molinaro, of New York, is seen at a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing to examine his nomination to be Federal Transit Administrator in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, on Thursday March 27, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: 2 Killed In Halloween Night Shooting In Orlando, Florida

Two men were killed and at least seven others injured in a shooting in downtown Orlando late on Halloween night, October 31, shortly after 1:00 a.m. A video captures the chaotic scene that followed, with several individuals receiving treatment on the street.

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - Visitors visit the Beijing SUBWAY Exhibition area at the 2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, June 13, 2024.

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - A train model on display at the 2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, June 13, 2024.

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - Visitors visit the application scenario of smart green intercity doors at the 2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, June 13, 2024.

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - Visitors visit the Huawei exhibition area at the 2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, June 13, 2024.

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - Visitors view a tunnel integrated measurement robot at the 2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, June 13, 2024.

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - Visitors view a train model at the 2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, June 13, 2024.

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - A Siemens hydrogen-powered train model is on display at the 2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, June 13, 2024.

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - Visitors view an urban rail transit application model at the 2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, June 13, 2024.

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - Visitors visit the Siemens exhibition area at the 2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, June 13, 2024.

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - Visitors visit the Huawei exhibition area at the 2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, June 13, 2024.

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - Visitors experience a wheeled intelligent robot at the 2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, June 13, 2024.

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - Visitors view a train model at the 2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, June 13, 2024.

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - Visitors view a four-legged intelligent robot used for train inspection at the 2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, June 13, 2024.

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - Visitors visit a gantry gate at the 2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, June 13, 2024.

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - Visitors visit the application scenario of smart green subway gate at the 2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, June 13, 2024.

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - Visitors view an intelligent cleaning robot at the 2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, June 13, 2024.

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - A battery engineering vehicle model is displayed at the 2024 Beijing-Nanjing International Urban Rail Transit Exhibition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, June 13, 2024.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 6, 2024 - A subway train runs on Line 5 in Beijing, capital of China, Feb 6, 2024.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 6, 2024 - A subway train runs on Line 5 in Beijing, capital of China, Feb 6, 2024.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 6, 2024 - A subway train runs on Line 5 in Beijing, capital of China, Feb 6, 2024.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 6, 2024 - A subway train runs on Line 5 in Beijing, capital of China, Feb 6, 2024.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 6, 2024 - A subway train runs on Line 5 in Beijing, capital of China, Feb 6, 2024.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 6, 2024 - A subway train runs on Line 5 in Beijing, capital of China, Feb 6, 2024.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 6, 2024 - A subway train runs on Line 5 in Beijing, capital of China, Feb 6, 2024.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 6, 2024 - A subway train runs on Line 5 in Beijing, capital of China, Feb 6, 2024.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 6, 2024 - A subway train runs on Line 5 in Beijing, capital of China, Feb 6, 2024.

New job in new era: urban rail transit maintenance worker

STORY: New job in new era: urban rail transit maintenance worker SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:12 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of urban rail transportation 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG HUI, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG TIANYU, Maintenance worker, Tianjin Rail Transit Operation Group 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG HUI, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHANG TIANYU, Maintenance worker, Tianjin Rail Transit Operation Group 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): WANG HUI, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): WANG HUI, Xinhua correspondent 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): WANG HUI, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): ZHANG XICHAO, Worker, Tianjin Rail Transit Operation Group STORYLINE: Urban rail transit maintenance workers are often seen as "doctors" for urban rail transportation. In June 2022, this profession was added to the list of China's newly recognized occupations by the Ministry of Human R

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 6, 2021 - An Intercity train runs on the Hangzhou-Haining Intercity Rail in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Aug 6, 2021. On January 16, 2024, it was learned from the Ministry of Transport that as of December 2023, a total of 55 cities in China had opened 306 urban rail transit lines with an operating mileage of 10,165.7 kilometers.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 6, 2021 - An Intercity train runs on the Hangzhou-Haining Intercity Rail in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Aug 6, 2021. On January 16, 2024, it was learned from the Ministry of Transport that as of December 2023, a total of 55 cities in China had opened 306 urban rail transit lines with an operating mileage of 10,165.7 kilometers.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 6, 2021 - An Intercity train runs on the Hangzhou-Haining Intercity Rail in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Aug 6, 2021. On January 16, 2024, it was learned from the Ministry of Transport that as of December 2023, a total of 55 cities in China had opened 306 urban rail transit lines with an operating mileage of 10,165.7 kilometers.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 6, 2021 - An Intercity train runs on the Hangzhou-Haining Intercity Rail in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Aug 6, 2021. On January 16, 2024, it was learned from the Ministry of Transport that as of December 2023, a total of 55 cities in China had opened 306 urban rail transit lines with an operating mileage of 10,165.7 kilometers.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 6, 2021 - An Intercity train runs on the Hangzhou-Haining Intercity Rail in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Aug 6, 2021. On January 16, 2024, it was learned from the Ministry of Transport that as of December 2023, a total of 55 cities in China had opened 306 urban rail transit lines with an operating mileage of 10,165.7 kilometers.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 6, 2021 - An Intercity train runs on the Hangzhou-Haining Intercity Rail in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Aug 6, 2021. On January 16, 2024, it was learned from the Ministry of Transport that as of December 2023, a total of 55 cities in China had opened 306 urban rail transit lines with an operating mileage of 10,165.7 kilometers.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 6, 2021 - An Intercity train runs on the Hangzhou-Haining Intercity Rail in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Aug 6, 2021. On January 16, 2024, it was learned from the Ministry of Transport that as of December 2023, a total of 55 cities in China had opened 306 urban rail transit lines with an operating mileage of 10,165.7 kilometers.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 6, 2021 - An Intercity train runs on the Hangzhou-Haining Intercity Rail in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Aug 6, 2021. On January 16, 2024, it was learned from the Ministry of Transport that as of December 2023, a total of 55 cities in China had opened 306 urban rail transit lines with an operating mileage of 10,165.7 kilometers.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 6, 2021 - An Intercity train runs on the Hangzhou-Haining Intercity Rail in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Aug 6, 2021. On January 16, 2024, it was learned from the Ministry of Transport that as of December 2023, a total of 55 cities in China had opened 306 urban rail transit lines with an operating mileage of 10,165.7 kilometers.

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

China Urban Rail Transit Mileage Exceeded 10,000 Kilometers

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 6, 2021 - An Intercity train runs on the Hangzhou-Haining Intercity Rail in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Aug 6, 2021. On January 16, 2024, it was learned from the Ministry of Transport that as of December 2023, a total of 55 cities in China had opened 306 urban rail transit lines with an operating mileage of 10,165.7 kilometers.

CHINA-JIANGSU-SUZHOU-SHANGHAI-INTERCITY SUBWAY (CN)

CHINA-JIANGSU-SUZHOU-SHANGHAI-INTERCITY SUBWAY (CN)

(230624) -- SUZHOU, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A passenger takes photos of the rail transit system map on a train of Line 11 of the Suzhou metro on June 24, 2023. On Saturday, Line 11 of the Suzhou metro went into operation, linking the city of Suzhou, a major GDP contributor in east China's Jiangsu Province, with Shanghai, another economic heavyweight in the region. This is the first time that the core cities in the Yangtze River Delta region have linked their separate urban subway systems transcending administrative boundaries and geographical barriers in different provincial-level regions. The newly launched Line 11 of the Suzhou metro is also part of Line 11 of the Shanghai metro, according to the subway design. (Xinhua/Li Bo)