US: Plan Approved for Phase 1 of Austin Light Rail Project

The Austin Transit Partnership, Austin City Council and CapMetro have approved the first phase of the Austin Light Rail project.

Nexus to Upgrade Electrification Equipment for Newcastle Metro

Nexus has contracted Furrer+Frey to renew Newcastle Metro's electrification equipment to help improve the system's reliability.

Amtrak Applies for Grants to Improve Northeast Corridor and Long Distance Network

Amtrak has submitted applications for FRA funding to advance Northeast Corridor projects and improve reliability on its long-distance networ…

UK: Work Begins on New Cambridge South Rail Station

Construction is now underway on a new, 4-platform station at Cambridge Biomedical Campus as part of the UK's upcoming East-West Rail route.

Tunnelling Begins on Sydney Metro West Line

Sydney Metro has launched the first two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) to carve out a section of the 24-kilometre Sydney Metro West line.

Chicago Transit Authority to Begin Construction on New Red Line Stations

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is set to begin construction on four new Red Line stations at Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr.

Sweden: Systra to Project Manage Construction of New Tramway in Uppsala

The city of Uppsala has selected Systra to provide project management services for the construction of its first tramway.

UK: Department for Transport Advances Plan for East West Rail Line

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the preferred route alignment from Bedford to Cambridge for the new East West Rail line.

TBM Arrives at Broadway-City Hall in Vancouver for Broadway Subway Project

Tunnel-boring machine (TBM), Phyllis has broken through to the Broadway-City Hall Station on the Broadway Subway Project in Vancouver. 

Minnesota's Northern Lights Express Service Approved for State Funding

Minnesota legislature has approved 195 million USD in funding for the Northern Light Express (NLX) passenger rail project. 

Construction Permit Issued for Rail Baltica Pärnu Passenger Terminal

The Pärnu City government has issued a construction permit for Rail Baltica to build the Pärnu international passenger terminal in Estonia. 

Romania: Consortium Selected to Deliver Cluj-Napoca Metro Line 1

Alstom, Gulermak and Arcada have been contracted by Cluj-Napoca in Transylvania, Romania to construct the city's metro line 1.

UK Government Invests £72 Million to Improve Train Services in Manchester

The UK government has announced a 72 million GBP package to help deliver more reliable trains in Manchester. 

Network Rail Completes Work on £80 Million Dawlish Sea Wall

Dawlish Sea Wall is set to open to the public at 2pm on 25 May following an 80 million GBP investment to help protect the key railway line.

LA's Regional Connector Light Rail Line to Open 16 June

LA Metro has announced that the Regional Connector light rail transit project will officially open to the public on 16 June.

HS2 Progresses Work on Old Oak Common Station Site

Network Rail Advances East Coast Main Line Digital Signalling Programme

Network Rail has announced the next step in its plans to deliver digital signalling across the first section of the East Coast Main Line.

London Boroughs Push to Prioritise Bakerloo and Elizabeth Line Extensions

The London boroughs have collaborated on a list of infrastructure projects that should be prioritised, including the Bakerloo line extension…

Chicago Transit Authority Issues RFP for Red Line Extension

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has selected three prequalified teams to submit proposals for its Red Line Extension (RLE) project.

Stadler Begins Construction on Battery Train Maintenance Facility in Rendsburg

Stadler has laid the foundation stone for its new maintenance plant for battery trains in Rendsburg, Germany.

Italy: RFI Awards Contracts to Construct Additional High-Speed Rail Lines

A consortium of Webuild, Ghella and Impresa Pizzarotti has been awarded two RFI contracts to construct high-speed rail lines in Italy.

Siemens Mobility Concludes South Africa’s Largest Railway Signalling Project

Siemens Mobility has completed a re-signalling project in Gauteng, South Africa to improve the reliability and safety of PRASA services.

Amtrak to Upgrade Rolling Stock Maintenance Facilities

Amtrak has announced plans to renovate its maintenance facilities in Seattle, Boston, New York City and Washington, DC.

Northern Upgrades Depot to Boost Capacity from Cumbria to Manchester

Northern has upgraded its depot in Barrow-in-Furness to enable longer trains to operate between Cumbria and Manchester.