Latest Infrastructure News
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Portugal: Agreements Signed for Lisbon-Porto High-Speed Line
Portugal has signed the first concession agreement and initial financing tranche for the high-speed rail connection between Lisbon and Porto…
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LA Metro A Line Extension to Pomona to Open on 19 September
LA Metro has confirmed that its A Line light rail service will extend to Pomona from 19 September 2025, serving four new stations.
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NJ TRANSIT Issues RFQ for New Rail Maintenance Facility in Clifton
NJ TRANSIT has published a RFQ for the final design, construction, and commissioning of a new Northern Rail Maintenance-of-Way Facility.
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Australia: Preparations Begin for Sunshine Station Expansion
Geotechnical investigations have begun as part of preparations for major expansion at Sunshine Station in the west of Melbourne.
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CPK Completes Launching Chamber for Poland’s Longest High-Speed Rail Tunnel
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has completed the launching chamber for Poland's longest high-speed rail (HSR) tunnel.
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UK: Hitachi Rail Signs 15-Year Supertram Renewal Agreement
Hitachi Rail has signed a new 15-year Technology Partner Framework Agreement with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).
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Sydney Metro: Bankstown Station Reaches 80% Completion
The first major transport interchange in southwest Sydney is taking shape as the conversion of Bankstown Station reaches 80% completion.
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AECOM to Deliver Hong Kong Section of Hong Kong–Shenzhen Western Rail Link
AECOM's JV with AtkinsRéalis has been awarded a consultancy contract for the Hong Kong Section of the Hong Kong–Shenzhen Western Rail Link.
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Irish Rail Awards Contract for Major Rail Infrastructure Programme
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has appointed Jacobs to support a major rail infrastructure programme in Ireland.
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UK: Okehampton Interchange Station Begins to Take Shape
Network Rail has released a series of images showing the first six months of progress on the new Okehampton Interchange station.
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US DOT Opens Discussions on Surface Transportation Reauthorization
US Secretary of Transportation, Sean P. Duffy hosted a national conference ahead of the surface transportation reauthorization process.
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European Commission Sets Milestones for Rail Baltica Completion
The European Commission has established key milestones and deadlines for completing the Rail Baltica cross-border railway project.
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Construction Begins on Second Phase of Singapore’s Cross Island Line
Construction is underway on Phase 2 of the Cross Island Line (CRL), which will further expand Singapore’s rail network.
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Governor Newsom Signs Reforms Accelerating Rail Development in California
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a legislative package that redefines California’s approach to housing and rail infrastructure.
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London St. Pancras Highspeed & Eurostar Propose Capacity Expansion
London St. Pancras Highspeed has signed a letter of intent with Eurostar to begin steps to expand capacity at St. Pancras International.
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Siemens Opens Expanded Train Factory in Munich-Allach
Siemens has celebrated the opening of its newly expanded train factory in Munich-Allach, establishing it as one of the most modern in Europe…
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Amtrak Releases Updated Map of Major Infrastructure Projects
Amtrak is progressing a wide-ranging programme of infrastructure improvements as part of its aim to become a modern passenger rail operator.
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Network Rail Issues Birmingham Travel Advice Ahead of Black Sabbath Farewell Show
Network Rail has issued travel advice ahead of a busy weekend in Birmingham as Black Sabbath plan to take their final bow at Villa Park.
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CPK Signs Contract for Construction of High-Speed Rail Tunnel in Łódź
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has contracted PORR to construct the 4.6-kilometre high-speed rail tunnel under the city of Łódź.
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Hitachi Rail Completes Delivery of New London Underground Signalling System
Hitachi Rail has completed work on the deployment of a new signalling system as part of TfL's Four Lines Modernisation project.
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HS2: TBM Anne Completes Final Stretch of Northolt Tunnel
HS2 has completed the final 3.4-mile stretch of excavation of the main 8.4-mile Northolt Tunnel under London.
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DB InfraGO AG Installs Digital Control System for Rail Operations Scheduling
DB InfraGO AG has installed a unified digital control system for rail operations scheduling, replacing its decentralised software system.
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New West Yorkshire Trial to Aid Blind Passengers with Temporary Travel Pass
A new trial in West Yorkshire will see northern train operators collaborate to improve the journey experience for blind customers.
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Sweden: Alstom Completes Delivery of ERTMS on Malmbanan
Alstom has completed both the delivery and commission of the ERTMS on the Iron Ore Line (known locally as Malmbanan).