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World Public Transport Day 2026: celebrating the mobility that moves us forward

On 17 April 2026, the world comes together to celebrate World Public Transport Day, a global recognition of the essential role that public transport plays in our daily lives, the vitality of our cities, and the sustainability of our planet. Public transport is far more than a way to get from one place to another. It is the foundation that helps people access jobs, education, healthcare, and opportunities, while fostering cleaner, healthier, and more connected communities.

From railways to metros and trams, rail systems form the backbone of sustainable urban mobility, creating safer, more efficient, and more reliable journeys for millions every day.


ArcelorMittal rails across the world

At ArcelorMittal, we are proud to contribute to the development of resilient, efficient, and sustainable public transport systems worldwide. Our rails support the infrastructure of modern cities while helping operators reduce environmental impact.

Thanks to our global expertise and world‑class manufacturing, ArcelorMittal rails are used in iconic projects across the world, including

  • Montreal’s Réseau Express Métropolitain,
  • Manila Metro Rail Transit Line 7,
  • Kaohsiung Light Rail in Taiwan,
  • Helsinki’s Jokeri Light Rail,
  • Sydney Metro,
  • Riyadh Metro,
  • Metro Medellín,
  • MetroValencia,
  • the Northern Line Extension in London,
  • Marseille Metro,
  • Venetia Tramway,
  • Milan Tram,
  • and many more...

Our rails support both urban and intercity networks in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Seville, Paris, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Caracas, Medellín, and others.

Our extensive product portfolio includes rails for high‑speed lines, heavy rails for heavy‑haul railways, rails for metro systems and rapid transit, tram and light rail solutions, crane rails for port and industrial applications and crossings and specialised rail accessories.

Smarter steels for people and planet: What does the future hold?

By 2050, the world’s population will grow by two billion people bringing two billion more demands for mobility, infrastructure, energy, and housing. Meeting these needs requires a future built to sustain it all.

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More information

Visit our steel for transport section
Visit our Rails website
Visit the website of the World Public Transport Day