Latest Infrastructure News
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Spain: EIB Pledges €1.7 Billion in Funding for Burgos–Vitoria Line
The European Investment Bank has approved €1.7 billion in financing for the new high-speed line between Burgos & Vitoria.
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MTA Opens New Railcar Acceptance and Testing Facility in Brooklyn
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has opened a new Railcar Acceptance and Testing Facility in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
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Riyadh Metro Receives "Mega Project of the Year" Award from MEED
The Riyadh Metro has been named “Mega Project of the Year 2025” for the Middle East and North Africa region at the MEED Projects Awards.
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India’s First High-Speed Rail Section to Open in August 2027
India's Railway Minister has announced that the inaugural section of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail service will open in August 2027.
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Further Delays Reported for Stuttgart 21 Opening
Deutsche Bahn has informed the City of Stuttgart on a further delay in the commissioning of Stuttgart 21.
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Approval for DLR Thamesmead Extension Anticipated in UK Budget Statement
In the upcoming Budget, the UK government is expected to formally back the extension of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) into Thamesmead.
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Network Rail Completes £15 Million West Highland Line Improvement Project
Network Rail has completed delivery on a £15 million improvement project on the West Highland Line connecting Crianlarich and Fort William.
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East West Rail Unveils Phase Two Plans for Oxford–Cambridge Corridor
The East West Rail Company (EWR Co) has revealed plans for the second phase of the project's implementation.
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NJ Transit Issues RFP for Environmental Review of Hudson–Bergen Light Rail Extension
NJ Transit has issued an RFP to prepare a new Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the extension of the Hudson–Bergen Light Rail (HBLR).
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Planning Begins for Vantaa Light Rail’s Terminal Stop at Helsinki Airport
Planning is underway to assess where the Vantaa Light Rail line could end within the core area of Helsinki Airport.
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Montreal: Alstom Celebrates Launch of New Northern Branch of REM Network
The northern branch of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) in Montreal, Canada, is opening on 17 November.
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Sydney Metro West Hits New Milestone with Darling Harbour Passing
Sydney Metro West has hit another milestone as TBMs Jessie and Ruby have passed the deepest point of their journey below Darling Harbour.
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Hitachi Rail & Sistem to Install Signalling and Traffic Management Technology on Extremadura HSL
Hitachi Rail and Sistem will install signalling and traffic management systems and equipment on a section of the Extremadura High-Speed Line…
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Network Rail Carries Out UK's First Low-Carbon Track Renewal
Network Rail has replaced 1,150 yards of plain line track with low-carbon materials – completing the UK's first low-carbon track renewal.
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Amtrak Upgrades Accessibility at Pair of Wisconsin Stations
Two Winconsin stations have undergone upgrade works as part of a $11 million scheme to improve accessibility at both Columbus and Tomah.
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Belfast Grand Central Station: A Model for Integrated Transport
Since the opening of Belfast's Grand Central Station, Translink has reported a clear increase in ridership, driving a modal shift.
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New Bridge in San Juan to Improve Rail Reliability Along LOSSAN Corridor
Train traffic has begun operating across the brand-new Suan Juan Creek Bridge, replacing infrastructure that had stood for 100 years.
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Hitachi Rail to Modernise Oldest Tramline in Middle East
Hitachi Rail has been contracted to provide modernisation and upgrades on the Alexandria Raml Tram, the oldest tramline in the Middle East.
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Amtrak Breaks Ground on Set of Rail Yard Modernisation Projects
Amtrak has broken ground on a set of two different rail yard modernisation projects in Boston and Washington DC.
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ÖBB to Begin Construction on New Feldkirch Tosters Station
ÖBB has announced a successful application to implement a set of three new stations along the Feldkirch-Buchs line.
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Track & Signalling Upgrades Set for Manchester Piccadilly
Network Rail has announced improvements to tracks, points and signalling systems on the southern approach to Manchester Piccadilly station.
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UK: £320 Million Signalling Upgrade Complete between Farncombe and Petersfield
Network Rail has announced the completion of a £320 million signalling upgrade between Farncombe and Petersfield.
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Amey Awarded Position on Network Rail Wales and Western Ecology Framework
Amey has been awarded a position on the Network Rail Wales and Western Ecology Framework for a three-year period.
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DDOT to End DC Streetcar Service in 2026
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has announced that DC Streetcar services will end on 31 March 2026.