Latest Infrastructure News
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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.
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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…