Latest Infrastructure News
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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.
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Amtrak to Upgrade King Street Rail Yard in Seattle
Amtrak is set to embark on a significant upgrade project at its King Street Rail Yard in Seattle to prepare for its new Airo trains.
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UK: Siemens Mobility Opens Goole Train Manufacturing Facility
Siemens Mobility has opened its new 200 million GBP Goole Train Manufacturing Facility in the North of England.
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Canada: RFP Issued for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Stations
The Government of Ontario has issued a RFP for the Stations, Rail, and Systems contract for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project.
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New Ticket Hall Opens at Paddington Tube Station
Paddington Tube station’s new Bakerloo line ticket hall has now opened, offering step-free access from street to platform via two lifts.
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Funding Approved for Liverpool Baltic Station
The 96 million GBP funding package for Liverpool Baltic Station has been approved to help improve rail services in Liverpool City Region.
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DB to Renovate Infrastructure, Railway Operations and Profitability
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has presented a comprehensive programme to overhaul its infrastructure, railway operations, and profitability by 2027.
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Hitachi Rail to Support Dual-Track Expansion in Slovenia
In Slovenia, Hitachi Rail is equipping a new second track between Koper and Divača with its advanced ETCS Level 1 trackside solution.
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HS2 Unveils Enhanced Designs for Birmingham Curzon Street Station
HS2 has unveiled enhanced designs for Birmingham Curzon Street Station, enhancing passenger experience, accessibility, and station layout.