HS2 Tunnelling Progresses to Little Missenden

HS2's tunnel boring machines (TBMs), Florence and Cecilia have reached the Little Missenden shaft as they dig HS2’s longest tunnels.

$1.1 Billion Chicago Hub Improvement Program Aims to Modernise Regional Rail

The Governor of Illinois has presented the Chicago Hub Improvement Program, proposing a 1.1 bn USD investment in regional rail infrastructur…

Northern Provides First Look at New Northumberland Line

Northern has released new dashcam footage to provide a first look at the upcoming Northumberland line connecting Newcastle to Ashington.

Switzerland: SBB Awards Contract to Construct Ligerz Tunnel

SBB has awarded a contract for the construction of the Ligerz Tunnel to ARGE IBD, a joint venture led by Implenia.

€1.8 Billion Contract Awarded for Verona–Padua High Speed Line

IRICAV DUE has won a contract to deliver the track and digital signalling for a section of high-speed rail between Verona and Padua.

TfGM and Network Rail to Deliver Upgrades at 6 Stations in Greater Manchester

Montreal's REM South Shore Metro Commences Commercial Service

CDPQ Infra has inaugurated the first segment of the REM automated urban rail system, connecting Montreal’s South Shore with Central Station

TBM Eileen Breaks Through at Western Sydney Airport Metro Station

Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Eileen has arrived at the Airport Terminal metro station for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project.

Three Candidates Qualify for Canada’s High Frequency Rail Project

The Government of Canada has invited three candidates to move to the RFP stage of the nation's High Frequency Rail project.

Amtrak to Modernise Northeast Corridor Tracks

Amtrak has announced plans to complete track infrastructure improvements on the Northeast Corridor to increase the reliability of its trains…

New York: AECOM, Skanska and SOM Complete LIRR's Pennsylvania Station Concourse Renovation

AECOM, Skanska and SOM have completed the $395m renovation of the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) concourse at Pennsylvania Station in New York.

HS2 Advances Plan to Extend High-Speed Network to Manchester

HS2 has announced that a second set of proposed changes to the High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill has been introduced to Parliament.

California: RAISE Grant to Fund Brightline West Stations in Hesperia and Apple Valley

The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority has received a RAISE grant to fund the construction of two Brightline West rail stations.

Rail Baltica Launches Phase Two of Electrification Procurement

Rail Baltica has progressed its high-speed railway electrification procurement to the second phase, inviting three candidates to submit bids…

California High-Speed Rail Authority Receives $20 Million to Revitalise Fresno Depot

California High-Speed Rail Authority has won funding for its Fresno High-Speed Rail Station Historic Depot Renovation and Plaza Activation P…

Brightline Completes Construction on Orlando Extension

Brightline has finished construction on extending its intercity rail service to Orlando, Florida ahead of the route launching this summer.

EU Awards €64 Million to Support Poland's First High-Speed Railway Line

The European Commission has awarded funding to CPK to support preparation works for the high-speed railway between Warsaw and Łódź, Poland.

Alstom’s Automated Innovia Monnorail Enters Service in Bangkok

Alstom’s automated Innovia monorail system has commenced passenger service on the MRT Yellow Line in Bangkok, Thailand.

Germany: Siemens and SWEG Open Depot for Battery-Powered Trains

Siemens Mobility and SWEG are opening a rail depot in Offenburg, Germany to maintain the Mireo Plus B battery-powered trains.

TfL Submits Strategic Outline Case for DLR Extension to Thamesmead

Transport for London (TfL) has submitted a Strategic Outline Case on the proposed extension of the DLR to Thamesmead and Beckton Riverside.

HS2 Unveils Tunnel Boring Machine to Dig Bromford Tunnel in the West Midlands

HS2 has released the first images of the tunnel boring machine that will dig Bromford Tunnel between North Warwickshire and Birmingham.

HDR to Manage Utah's FrontRunner Strategic Double Track Project

The Utah Department of Transportation has selected a HDR-led team to manage its FrontRunner Strategic Double Track project.

Network Rail Completes Track Upgrades in Midland Main Line Tunnels

Network Rail has completed 16 days of major track upgrades in the Clay Cross and Milford tunnels in Derbyshire.

Philadelphia: I-95 Highway Collapse Highlights Need for Roosevelt Boulevard Subway

The recent collapse of a section of the I-95 highway has highlighted the value of the proposed Roosevelt Boulevard Subway in Philadelphia.