Latest Infrastructure News
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US: MBTA Completes Work on ATC on All Northside Commuter Lines
The MBTA has completed the final stages of the implementation of Automatic Train Control (ATC) on all of its northside Commuter Rail lines.
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Major Redevelopment Underway at 3 Railway Stations in India
Three of India’s busiest railway stations—New Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad—are undergoing significant redevelopment.
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UAE: Etihad Rail to Launch High-Speed Train from Abu Dhabi to Dubai
Etihad Rail has officially announced a high-speed train project connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
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US: Metra Explores Financing to Address Ageing Bridges
Metra is exploring financing options to address the urgent need to replace its ageing bridge infrastructure in the Chicago metropolitan area…
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Canada: Contract Awarded for Gatineau-Ottawa Tramway Project
STO has contracted Groupe Porteur to deliver professional, technical, and multidisciplinary services for the Gatineau-Ottawa tramway.
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Network Rail Launches Consultation on Manchester Oxford Road Station
Network Rail has launched a public consultation on plans to deliver a series of major upgrades at Manchester Oxford Road Station.
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Hungary: Alstom to Build Logistics Hall at Mátranovák Factory
Alstom is investing 600 million HUF (1.5 million EUR) to construct a logistics hall at its factory in Mátranovák, Hungary.
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US: DART Silver Line Targeted to Open Late 2025
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is nearing completion on its Silver Line project, a 26-mile rail service from East Plano to DFW Airport.
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UK: Hungerford Bridge Refurbishment Set to Begin
Network Rail has announced that refurbishment work on Hungerford Bridge will commence on 18 January.
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RSSB Standardises Time and Date Across UK Rail
The RSSB has published a new standard regarding requirements and guidance for the formatting of date & time across the British rail network.
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US: FTA Grants Nearly $2 Billion for Chicago Red Line Extension
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a 1.97 billion USD grant to fund the extension of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red Line…
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Switzerland: Stadler to Upgrade Rail Safety Systems in Bernese Jura
Chemins de fer du Jura (CJ) has contracted Stadler Signalling to modernise signalling systems in the Bernese Jura.
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Austin Transit Partnership Announces Progress on Austin Light Rail
Austin Transit Partnership has announced significant progress on the Austin Light Rail project and will now host a series of public meetings…
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US: FRA Announces $1.1 Billion in Grants for 123 Rail Projects
The US DOT FRA has announced over $1.1 billion in funding as part of its Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program.
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Canada: Progress Continues on Ottawa’s O-Train Extension Project
OC Transpo has provided an update on Ottawa’s O-Train Extension Project, with weekday service now commencing on Lines 2 and 4.
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UK: East Coast Main Line Engineering Work to Disrupt Travel
Services on the East Coast Main Line will be severely disrupted as a result of planned engineering work in the next month.
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Italy: FS GROUP Launches Tender for Works on Santomarco Tunnel
Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (FS Group) has launched a tender for the executive design and construction of works on the Santomarco Tunnel.
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AECOM Appointed Lead Designer for TfL's Elephant & Castle Upgrade
Dragados UK has appointed AECOM as the lead designer for phase one of Transport for London’s (TfL) Elephant & Castle Station Capacity Upgrad…
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All Systems Go for Revamped Crewe Traffic Control Centre
Work has been completed on an overhaul of track, lineside equipment and digital signalling infrastructure at the Basford Hall freight depot.
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Canada: Capstan Station Opens on Translink's SkyTrain
In British Columbia, TransLink's SkyTrain has commenced service at Capstan Station, serving customers in Richmond’s Capstan Village.
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Amtrak Awards Contracts for Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project
Amtrak has awarded critical contracts to advance progress on the Northeast Corridor's Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project.
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Siemens Mobility and Partners Secure Rail Contracts in Thailand
Siemens Mobility, in collaboration with Bozankaya and ST Engineering Urban Solutions, has secured several rail contracts in Thailand.
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US: MBTA Completes Track Improvement Program
Local government recently joined MBTA workers and riders at North Station to celebrate the completion of the T's Track Improvement Program.
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Vietnam: Hitachi Completes Turnkey Rail Solution in Ho Chi Minh City
Hitachi has delivered a complete electrical and mechanical system for Ho Chi Minh City’s first urban railway, Line 1.