Latest Infrastructure News
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Hitachi Rail Provides Update on Romanian Railway Modernisation Project
Hitachi Rail has announced that the first phase of modernisation of the Romanian Ghioroc–Barzava railway line is nearing completion.
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California High-Speed Rail Reaches Agreement on Millbrae Station
The California High-Speed Rail Authority and the City of Millbrae have reached a settlement agreement on the city’s legal challenge.
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Alstom Highlights Its Role in Strengthening Rail Climate Resilience
Alstom aims to address the risks of cliamte change by developing solutions across train design, infrastructure, signalling, and maintenance.
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Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT Present Progress on Rail Improvements
Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT have presented a detailed update on their ongoing rail improvement efforts on the Northeast Corridor.
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Ireland: Preferred Route Announced for Luas Cork Light Rail Line
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has published the Emerging Preferred Route (EPR) for the proposed Luas Cork light rail system.
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IN PICTURES: Sydney Metro Confirms Designs for Six New Stations
Sydney Metro has confirmed the final designs for six new stations along the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line.
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Ontario: Track Upgrades Complete at West Harbour GO Rail Station
The Government of Ontario has completed construction upgrades at West Harbour GO Station in Hamilton on the Lakeshore West corridor.
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HS2 Completes Tunnel Extensions Designed to Avoid Sonic Booms
HS2 contractors have constructed portal extensions on the Chiltern Tunnel to reduce micro-pressure waves produced by high-speed trains.
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Coventry Very Light Rail Set for City Centre Demonstration
RailAdventure UK has been appointed to operate the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) vehicle during its upcoming city centre demonstration.
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CPK Selects Contractor for Poland’s Longest High-Speed Rail Tunnel
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has contracted a consortium led by PORR to construct a new high-speed rail tunnel in Łódź.
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ST Engineering Awarded Turnkey Contract for Taichung MRT Blue Line
ST Engineering has secured a contract valued at 1.4 billion SGD to deliver turnkey rail services for the new Taichung MRT Blue Line.
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Ontario: Final Tunnelling Begins on Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
The Ontario government is tunnelling the final phase of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, expanding rapid transit in Greater Toronto.
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Barcelona: Alstom Constructs New Maintenance Depot for FGC Airport Trains
Alstom has commenced construction of a new maintenance depot for FGC trains that will serve Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
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Sydney Metro: Track Laying Begins at Luddenham
Construction for the new Sydney Metro – Western Sydney International Airport line is well underway as the first tracks are laid at Luddenham…
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Alstom to Provide Catenary System for Türkiye's High-Speed Line
Alstom will provide the Rigid Overhead Catenary System for a portion of Türkiye's new high-speed railway line between Halkali and Kapikule.
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Austria: Final Testing Begins on Koralmbahn Line Before December Launch
In Austria, the Koralmbahn rail link between Graz and Klagenfurt is approaching operational readiness, with commissioning set for 14 Decembe…
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AECOM & Rejlers to Develop Sweden's Southeast Link
AECOM has announced that it, alongside partners Rejlers, has been awarded a contract for the development of the new Southeast Link in Sweden…
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UK: Kettering to Wigston Electrification Receives ORR Authorisation
A section of railway line connecting Kettering and Wigston has received an official authorisation from the ORR to begin service.
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UK: Bug Hotel Installed at Warwickshire Station
A brand-new bug hotel has been installed at Warwickshire station as part of the Wild Rails initiative.
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UK: KeolisAmey Begins New Eight Year DLR Contract
KeolisAmey has announced the continuation of its operation and maintenance for London's DLR network as part of a new eight-year contract.
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Poland: Alstom to Modernise Rail Traffic Control on Poznań Freight Bypass
Alstom has been chosen to deliver a slew of new rail traffic control systems for the Poznań freight bypass in Poland.
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Siemens to Upgrade Grid Control Software for German Rail Network
Siemens will provide DB Energie with advanced grid control software, modernising its power supply operations for the German railway network.…
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UK: Northern Adds Mobility Scooter Aids at 8 Additional Stations
Northern has added mobility scooter access aids at a further eight stations along its network.
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SYSTRA Awarded Contract for Stockholm Metro Expansion
SYSTRA has been awarded its first major contract in Stockholm, Sweden, supporting the development of the city's first automatic metro line.