Latest Infrastructure News
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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.
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Light Rail Extension to Link Seattle to Federal Way from 6 December
Sound Transit's passenger services will begin on the Link 1 Line extension to Federal Way in South King County, Washington, on 6 December.
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Canada: Contract Awarded for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Stations
Trillium Rail Partners will deliver the Stations, Rail and Systems (SRS) package for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension in Toronto.
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Alstom, FCC, RATP Dev, John Laing & Meridiam Sign MoU for Dublin Metrolink Bid
Alstom, Meridiam, John Laing, RATP Dev and FCC have signed an MoU to establish a consortium to submit a bid for Dublin's MetroLink.
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Queensland Government Cancels Stage 4 of the Gold Coast Light Rail Project
The Queensland Government has confirmed it will not proceed with Stage 4 of the Gold Coast Light Rail (GCLR4) project.
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Türkiye Celebrates Ground Breaking on Kars–Iğdır–Aralık–Dilucu Railway
Construction has officially begun on the Kars–Iğdır–Aralık–Dilucu Railway Line, a 2.4 billion EUR project connecting Türkiye and Azerbaijan.
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Saudi Arabia: Egis to Provide Site Supervision for KAFD Monorail in Riyadh
Egis has been appointed as the Site Supervision Consultant for the reactivation of the KAFD Transit System in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh…
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Edinburgh Council Invites Public Opinion on Tram Extensions
A new public consultation has been launched on the future development of an extension of Edinburgh's tram network.
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Midlands Rail Hub Selects Delivery Partners Ahead of £1.75bn Upgrade
The Midlands Rail Hub project has appointed four delivery partners as it moves forward with plans for a potential 1.75 billion GBP programme…