Latest Infrastructure News
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ORR Gives Go-Ahead for Opening of Cambridge South Station
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has officially given final approval for the opening of Cambridge South station.
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Alstom-Led Consortium to Modernise Strategic Egyptian Corridors
An Alstom-led consortium will modernise Egypt's 6th of October–Alexandria corridor and Belbes–10th of Ramadan (B10) line.
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SYSTRA to Provide DDC Services for MEGA Rail Project in Gujarat
SYSTRA has been awarded a Detailed Design Consultancy (DDC) services contract for Phase 2 of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project.
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Brightline Sees Decline in Crossing Collisions and Trespassing with Safety Upgrades
The US DOT has reported a reduction in grade crossing collisions and trespassing incidents along the Brightline Florida rail corridor.
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DB Accelerates Station Repairs with Mobile Technician Teams
DB has announced the nationwide deployment of mobile teams of technicians tasked with repairing damage at train stations directly on site.
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Andy Burnham Pledges to Reinstate Northern Leg of HS2
Andy Burnham has stated that he will reinstate HS2's long-cancelled Northern leg from Birmingham to Manchester if he becomes Prime Minister.
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MTA Breaks Ground on Construction of Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Project
Ground has officially been broken on the major construction stage of the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project.
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Amey to Carry Out Assessments Across Eastern UK Rail Network
Amey has announced it has secured two framework contracts to carry out structural assessments across Network Rail's Eastern Region.
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Designs Revealed for New York Penn Station Redevelopment
New design renderings have been unveiled for the redevelopment of New York Penn Station, with ground expected to break by the end of 2027.
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Network Rail Opens Flagship Maintenance Unit at Barnetby
Network Rail has announced the official opening of a new flagship maintenance delivery unit (MDU) at Barnetby.
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Siemens to Provide Infrastructure for First Welsh Tram-Train Network
Siemens Mobility will design, build, integrate and commission two signalling systems for Wales' very-first tram-train network.
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Santiago Metro Line 7 Reaches Key Tunnelling Milestone
Santiago's Metro Line 7 project has completed the breakthrough of a tunnel between the PC-12 & Isidora Goyenecha Station.
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TfL Invites Public Feedback on DLR Extension Plans
TfL has invited Londoners to have their say on plans to extend the existing DLR line from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside…
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Rail Minister Opens UK's First Electrified Railway Testing Loop
Rail Minister Lord Hendy has opened the UK's first electrified railway testing loop at Porterbrook's Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre.
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US DOT Invests $466 Million to Upgrade Washington Union Station
The US Department of Transportation has announced a 466 million USD investment in upgrading Washington Union Station.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Awards Track and Systems Contract
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has contracted an American-led consortium to deliver track and systems installation.
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Vancouver: Broadway Subway Project Starts Testing Ahead of 2027 Opening
Vancouver's Broadway Subway Project has commenced dynamic testing on completed sections of SkyTrain track.
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MBTA Tests New Red Line Digital Signalling System
MBTA has carried out testing and commissioning activities for a new digital signalling system on the Ashmont branch of the Red Line.
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Deutsche Bahn Begins Constructing New Freight Line in Rhine Valley
Deutsche Bahn has begun constructing a new freight rail line in south-west Germany to increase capacity on the Rhine Valley Railway.
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£20 Million Upgrade Begins on Scotland's First Electrified Railway
A new £20 million project to upgrade overhead power lines on sections of the North Clyde lines has officially begun.
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Canada: Metrolinx Begins Expansion of Oakville GO Station
Metrolinx has started construction work to expand Oakville GO Station to improve capacity on the Lakeshore West corridor.
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Piccadilly Line Upgrades Prepare for Introduction of New Trains
TfL has confirmed planned closures on parts of the Piccadilly line ahead of the introduction of a new fleet of trains.
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California High-Speed Rail Completes 60th Major Structure in Central Valley
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed the Road 26 grade separation in Madera County: the 60th major structure constructed.
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Private Developer Team Selected for New York Penn Station Redevelopment
Penn Transformation Partners, comprised of Halmar and Skanska, will act as the master developer for the renovation of New York Penn Station.