Latest Infrastructure News
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Canada: Metrolinx Commences Procurement for Hamilton LRT
In Ontario, Metrolinx has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) civil and utilities contract.
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Alstom Delivers New Signalling System in South London
Alstom has delivered a new signalling system in South London, enhancing reliability for passengers travelling in and out of London Victoria.…
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UK: East West Rail Details Electrification Plans
East West Rail has unveiled plans to electrify the Oxford to Cambridge route, preferring a hybrid battery-electric approach.
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Greece: Construction of Thessaloniki Metro Complete
Webuild and Elliniko Metro have announced that construction is complete on Thessaloniki's new metro line, set to open on 30 November.
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Rail Baltica Secures Additional CEF Funding
RB Rail AS has secured 1.394 billion EUR in funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to accelerate the Rail Baltica project.
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AECOM to Design Bangkok's MRT Orange Line West
AECOM has been contracted by CH. Karnchang Plc (CK) as the lead designer for the MRT Orange Line West Project in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Hitachi Rail to Deliver Digital Signalling in Luxembourg
Hitachi Rail has signed an agreement with CFL to provide digital signalling systems at Bettembourg and Dudelange stations in Luxembourg.
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Hitachi Rail to Deliver New Digital Signalling Systems in Valencia
Hitachi Rail has secured a contract to supply advanced digital signalling systems for railway integration in Valencia, Spain.
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$2.4 Billion Allocated to Fund US Rail Projects
The Federal Railroad Administration has allocated 2.4 billion USD from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for 122 rail improvement projects.
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Hitachi Rail to Upgrade CCTV at Metro Stations in Singapore
Singapore's LTA has awarded a contract to Hitachi Rail and Strides Engineering to renew CCTV systems across its busiest metro lines.
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Amtrak Awards Contract for Power System Upgrades
Amtrak has awarded a contract to HNTB to deliver power system upgrades on the Harrisburg Line in Philadelphia.
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Riedbahn Overhaul 100 Days In: Most of the Track Construction Work Completed
The complete overhaul of the Riedbahn, the 70km stretch between Mannheim and Frankfurt, sees milestones after 100 days.
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East West Rail: First Train Completes Test Run between Oxford and Milton Keynes
Milestone for the East West Rail project: the first test train has made the journey on the new track from Oxford to Milton Keynes.
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Foundation Work Starts for HS2's Curzon Street Station
Work has commenced on installing the foundations for Birmingham's new Curzon Street Station as part of the HS2 high-speed rail project.
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Switzerland: Stadler to Supply Signalling and Rolling Stock to SZU
Stadler Signalling AG has entered a new partnership with Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU) to modernise the railway’s signalling systems.
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Final TBM Launched for Sydney Metro West Tunnel
Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Ruby has begun work on the final section of the Sydney Metro West project, tunneling beneath the harbour.
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Contracts Awarded to Support Piccadilly Line Upgrades
Transport for London (TfL) has awarded contracts to VolkerFitzpatrick and Taylor Woodrow to deliver upgrades for the Piccadilly line.
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Italy: Completed M4 Subway Opens in Milan
Hitachi Rail has celebrated the start of passenger service on the final section of the M4 metro in Milan, Italy.
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New T1 Trams Prepare for Service in Île-de-France
Île-de-France Mobilités' modernised T1 tram service is preparing to commence at the end of 2024 using new TW20 trams from Alstom.
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Rail Services Commence at Belfast Grand Central Station
In Northern Ireland, rail services have officially commenced at Translink's Belfast Grand Central Station.
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Alstom to Modernise Railway Signalling in Chile
Alstom has been contracted by EFE Trenes de Chile to modernise the railway signalling system across Chile's 1,800-kilometre network.
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Amtrak Breaks Ground on Philadelphia Train Maintenance Facility
Amtrak has commenced construction on a new heavy maintenance facility at Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia to help modernise its rail services…
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Network Rail Unveils 5-Point Plan to Improve London Euston Station
Network Rail has announced a five-point plan that aims to improve the passenger experience at London Euston Station.
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Canada: AECOM Selected as Design Partner for Edmonton's LRT Extension
AECOM has been subcontracted as the design partner to deliver Phase 1 of Edmonton’s Capital Line South Light Rail Transit Extension project.