SBB Announces 3-Year Construction Delay for Ligerz Tunnel

SBB has announced that the Ligerz Tunnel is now scheduled to be commissioned at the end of 2029, three years later than originally planned.

GB Railfreight Opens £5.7 Million Maintenance Hub

GB Railfreight (GBRf) has opened a new maintenance hub in Peterborough following a 5.7 million GBP investment. 

Rail Industry Urges UK Prime Minister to Commit to HS2 Phase 2

The High-Speed Rail Group has published a letter signed by 21 businesses urging the Prime Minister and Chancellor to commit to HS2 Phase 2.

Tracklaying Complete in Auckland’s First City Rail Link Tunnel

City Rail Link Ltd has announced that tracklaying is now complete inside the first of Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) tunnels. 

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $1.4 Billion to 70 US Rail Projects

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded 1.4 billion USD in funding to 70 rail projects across the US.

Network Rail Commences Upgrade Work at Luton Station

Network Rail has commenced construction work to upgrade the infrastructure and enhance the passenger experience at Luton station. 

Caltrain Completes Major Milestones Towards Network Electrification

Caltrain has successfully completed three major milestones to advance its rail electrification project in California.

DB and BMDV Launch Comprehensive Renewal and Modernisation Programme

Germany's federal government and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have presented a comprehensive modernisation programme for the nation's rail network.

Network Rail to Repair World's Oldest Viaduct in Merseyside

Network Rail is investing 3.8 million GBP in carrying out repairs on the world's oldest viaduct in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside.

HS2 Begins Construction on Greatworth Tunnel

HS2 has begun work on assembling the project's longest ‘green tunnel’ in Greatworth, West Northamptonshire.

West Midlands Metro Extension to Start Service in Wolverhampton

TfWM has announced that passenger tram services on the West Midlands Metro extension in Wolverhampton will start on 17 September.

Brightline Orlando to Commence Service on 22 September

Brightline has announced that its service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) will officially launch on 22 September 2023.

Network Rail Invests £1 Million in Glasgow's Rail Infrastructure

Network Rail has announced that it is investing more than 1 million GBP in improving rail infrastructure around Glasgow, Scotland. 

Amtrak Awards Contracts for Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program

Amtrak has awarded a contract to the Clark Construction/Stacy and Witbeck JV for the delivery of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program.

New Traction Substation Built for HS2 Project at Euston

HS2 has completed its first above-ground structure at Euston, establishing a new Traction Substation for the London Underground.

Sydney Metro West Launches Autonomous Tunnel Boring Machine

Australia’s first autonomous tunnel boring machine (TBM) has been launched as part of the Sydney Metro West project. 

Transpennine Route Upgrade to Replace Tracks in Northern England

Throughout September and October, the Transpennine Route Upgrade programme will replace tracks in Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York.

TBM Peggy Breaks Through at Western Sydney Airport Metro Station

Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Peggy has broken through at the site of Western Sydney International Airport's metro station.

Caltrain Energises Its Second Traction Power Substation

Caltrain's Traction Power Substation built by Balfour Beatty in South San Francisco has now been energised with power from PG&E. 

ETCS Level 1 Installed Across 48 Train Stations in Thailand

Thales and River Engineering have implemented the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1 across 48 train stations in Thailand. 

SBB to Renovate Hauenstein Base Tunnel

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has announced that it will commence renovation work on the Hauenstein Base Tunnel on 3 September. 

Alstom Consortium to Deliver First Monorail System in the Dominican Republic

UK: Northern Unveils Neville Hill Depot Transformation

Northern has revealed before and after images of its 350,000 GBP transformation project at the Neville Hill depot in Leeds. 

Siemens Mobility Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina

Siemens Mobility has broken ground on its new 220 million USD manufacturing and rail services facility in Lexington, North Carolina.