Latest Infrastructure News
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Ontario Completes Construction of North Bay Rail Bypass
The Ontario government has completed construction of the North Bay Rail Bypass to support the return of the Northlander rail service.
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LA Metro Progresses Planned C Line Extension to Torrance
LA Metro has released the Final Environmental Impact Report for the planned extension of the C Line to Torrance.
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US: DART Silver Line to Open 25 October 2025
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)'s long-awaited Silver Line is set to open on Saturday 25 October 2025.
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TBM Betty Completes First Tunnel at Western End of Sydney Metro West Line
The Sydney Metro West Line has hit a new milestone as TBM Betty has completed excavation of the first tunnel at the line's western end.
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AECOM Appoints Steve Higham as Managing Director for Transportation in EU & India
AECOM has announced the appointment of Steve Higham as new Managing Director for Transportation in Europe and India.
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Alstom Launches Report Highlighting Importance of Swedish Railway
Alstom has launched a new report which highlights the importance of Sweden's railway and provides suggestions for its improvement.
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Final Stretch of Tunnelling for Sydney Metro West Underway
TBM Ruby has begun the last stage of tunnelling for Sydney Metro West, which will increase rail capacity from Parramatta to central Sydney.
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Belfast City Airport Explores Potential of Direct Rail Connection
Belfast City Airport's draft Master Plan 2040 includes the possibility of adding an airport rail halt on the Bangor line.
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China: Track Laying Underway on Xi’an–Shiyan High-Speed Railway
Full-scale track laying has officially commenced on the Xi’an–Shiyan High-Speed Railway following the installation of the first rails.
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Midlands Connect Showcases Potential Midlands Rail Hub Route Benefits
A report from Midlands Connect has named towns & cities along the Midlands Rail Hub route that could benefit from investment in the hub.
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Network Rail Completes Improvement Work on 160-Year-Old Viaduct
A railway viaduct in the Peak District has seen major improvements as work has now concluded to strengthen the 160-year-old structure.
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Canada Flags Alto High-Speed Rail as Priority Project
The Canadian government has named the Alto high-speed rail line as a major infrastructure project it intends to advance more quickly.
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Cross-Channel Rail Service Discussions Continue in Parliament
A meeting held in Parliament this past Friday saw discussions on the advancement of the future of UK-based cross-Channel rail services.
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Port of Antwerp-Bruges Unveils New Direct Rail Freight Links
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has announced an expansion of its rail network with the introduction of three new connections.
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HS2 Completes Full Construction of Britain's Longest Rail Bridge
HS2 has announced the completion of civil engineering works on the Colne Valley viaduct, which is now the longest rail bridge in Britain.
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Alto Provides Update on Canada’s High-Speed Rail Project
Leaders of Alto, Canada’s first true high-speed rail project, have shared key progress updates at the organisation’s Annual Public Meeting.
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Canada: Work Begins on Scarborough Centre Station for Subway Extension
Construction has begun on Scarborough Centre Station, the first of three new stops for the Scarborough Subway Extension in Toronto, Ontario.
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South Eastern Railway & East Kent Railway Sign MoU for Railway Materials and Equipment
An agreement between the South Eastern & East Kent Railways will see railway materials and equipment donated from the former to the latter.
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Chile: Contract Awarded for New Santiago–Batuco Rail Line
EFE Trenes de Chile has awarded a contract to begin surface work construction for the Santiago–Batuco urban train line.
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US DOT Expands Oversight of Railroad Bridge Safety
The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) has announced a significant expansion of its oversight of railroad bridge safety.
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£342 Million Investment Announced for Electrification of Fife and Borders Railways
Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has today announced an investment of £342 million for the electrification of the Fife & Borders railways.
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UK: ORR Approves Upgrades for Newquay Station
A slew of upgrades for Newquay station have been officially authorised by The Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
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UK: Accessibility Improvements at Grays Station with Two New Lifts
c2c has announced the installation of two new lifts at Grays station following an investment of 9 million GBP into the site in Essex.
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West Highland Line to Close for Essential Repairs and Maintenance
The West Highland Line is set to close between 7-17 November as essential repairs and maintenance work takes place across the tracks.