Latest Infrastructure News
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Sound Transit to Construct West Seattle Link Extension
Sound Transit’s West Seattle Link Extension is moving forward, following federal approval that allows the project to enter the design phase.
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Seven Minutes Under the Sea: An Update on the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link
At Train & Rail, Kirsten Margrethe Christensen of Femern A/S presented an update on the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link between Denmark and Germany.
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Hitachi Rail Oversees Completion of Line Modernisation in Budapest
An upgrade of a 60km section of rail linking Budapest's Rákos station and Hatvan in eastern Hungary has been completed.
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Copenhagen Metro Presents Plans for New M5 Line
At Train & Rail, Matias Sevel Rasmussen, TS/OM Manager M5, outlined the latest plans for Copenhagen’s M5 metro line.
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India: New Metro Networks to Serve Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada
Two new metro networks are being developed in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India to improve public transport in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada…
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Test Ride Bookings Now Available for Coventry Very Light Rail Demonstrator
Coventry City Council has opened online bookings for the public to test ride the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) system for the first time.
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UK: Isle of Wight Island Line Resumes Service
Full service has resumed on the Isle of Wight's Island Line after a nine-month programme of essential repairs on Ryde Pier.
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Wigan Council Approves Plans for New £32 Million Golborne Station
Wigan Council has approved a planning application for a new £32 million train station in Golborne.
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LAX Metro Transit Center to Open on 6 June
LA Metro has confirmed that a new public transport hub set to improve access to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will open on 6 June.
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Network Rail Issues Travel Advisories During May Engineering Works
Network Rail is encouraging passengers to check their journeys ahead of works taking place over both the early and late May bank holidays.
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New Tram Track Installed in Manchester City Centre
Essential works to install a set of new tram tracks in Manchester city centre have been completed on time, with services now resumed.
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UK: Network Rail Issues Travel Advice During Blackheath Tunnel Closure
Network Rail has issued advice for passengers looking to travel via the Blackheath tunnel between Sunday 18 May & Sunday 27 July 2025.
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Revised Plan Announced for Northeast Corridor's Dock Bridge
The US Department of Transportation has announced a revised plan for the rehabilitation of Dock Bridge in New Jersey, saving $140 million.
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CTA Provides Construction Overview for Red Line Extension
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has outlined plans to begin constructing the 5.5-mile Red Line Extension (RLE) Project in early 2026.
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Plans Approved for Liverpool's New Baltic Triangle Station
Liverpool City Council has approved plans for a brand-new £100 million station in the city's Baltic Triangle district.
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Hitachi Rail Provides Update on Romanian Railway Modernisation Project
Hitachi Rail has announced that the first phase of modernisation of the Romanian Ghioroc–Barzava railway line is nearing completion.
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California High-Speed Rail Reaches Agreement on Millbrae Station
The California High-Speed Rail Authority and the City of Millbrae have reached a settlement agreement on the city’s legal challenge.
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Alstom Highlights Its Role in Strengthening Rail Climate Resilience
Alstom aims to address the risks of cliamte change by developing solutions across train design, infrastructure, signalling, and maintenance.
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Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT Present Progress on Rail Improvements
Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT have presented a detailed update on their ongoing rail improvement efforts on the Northeast Corridor.
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Ireland: Preferred Route Announced for Luas Cork Light Rail Line
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has published the Emerging Preferred Route (EPR) for the proposed Luas Cork light rail system.
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IN PICTURES: Sydney Metro Confirms Designs for Six New Stations
Sydney Metro has confirmed the final designs for six new stations along the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line.
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Ontario: Track Upgrades Complete at West Harbour GO Rail Station
The Government of Ontario has completed construction upgrades at West Harbour GO Station in Hamilton on the Lakeshore West corridor.
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HS2 Completes Tunnel Extensions Designed to Avoid Sonic Booms
HS2 contractors have constructed portal extensions on the Chiltern Tunnel to reduce micro-pressure waves produced by high-speed trains.
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Coventry Very Light Rail Set for City Centre Demonstration
RailAdventure UK has been appointed to operate the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) vehicle during its upcoming city centre demonstration.