Latest Infrastructure News
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UK: ORR Approves New Lea Green Station & Car Park
The ORR has authorised a number of upgrades to Lea Green station, including a new station building and new multi-storey car park.
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City Rail Link Test Train Carries Ministers and Mayor in Auckland
Auckland’s City Rail Link operated a train through its full underground route with the Prime Minister, Mayor, and ministers on board.
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Canada: Contract Awarded for Yonge North Subway Extension Tunnelling
Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded a 1.4 billion CAD contract for the advance tunnelling of the Yonge North Subway Extension.
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New Platform Opens at Washington Union Station for Amtrak and VRE Trains
A new boarding platform and track at Washington Union Station have opened for service, increasing rail capacity and operational flexibility.
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Court Dismisses Deutsche Bahn’s Stuttgart 21 Appeal
The Administrative Court of Appeal of Baden-Württemberg has rejected Deutsche Bahn’s appeal concerning the financing of Stuttgart 21.
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LTG Infra Signs Three Contracts for 77km of Rail Baltica Infrastructure
LTG Infra has signed three contracts worth 235 million EUR for a number of significant construction works on Rail Baltica infrastructure.
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Three Firms Shortlisted for Austin Light Rail Design and Construction Phase
Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has announced the three firms shortlisted to proceed to the RFP stage for the Austin Light Rail project.
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Kazakhstan: Alstom Inaugurates First Signalling Hub in Astana
Alstom has inaugurated its first signalling competencies centre in the CIS region, located in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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UK: Church Fenton to York Rail Line Fully Electrified in TRU Milestone
The electrification of the Church Fenton to York rail line has been completed, enabling the running of electric TPE trains along the route.
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TfGM Begins Procurement Process for Metrolink Infrastructure Contract
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched the procurement process for a major infrastructure contract, worth up to £1.6 billion.
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DB Begins Extensive Upgrade Works on Hamburg–Berlin Rail Line
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has commenced the general renovation of the rail corridor between Hamburg and Berlin.
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Alstom to Supply Urbalis Signalling System in Singapore
Alstom will deliver a new driverless signalling system for stations on the Land Transport Authority of Singapore's East West Line.
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Interborough Express Brooklyn–Queens Rail Link Moves Into Design Phase
New York's Interborough Express (IBX) rail link has moved from planning to active development, with design and engineering work now underway…
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Sydney Metro West Tunnelling Reaches 90% Completion
Tunnelling for the Sydney Metro West project has reached 90% completion with the arrival of two TBMs at the metro station site in Parramatta…
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ÖBB Electrifies First Section of Styrian Western Railway
ÖBB has completed the electrification of the first section of the Styrian Western Railway from Graz – Wettmannstätten – Wies/Eibiswald.
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Sound Transit Advances Opening of Federal Way Link Extension
The Sound Transit Board has approved plans to advance the opening of the Federal Way Link Extension in the Seattle metropolitan area.
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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.