HS2 Launches Second Giant Tunnelling Machine - Cecilia

HS2 has launched Cecilia, the second of two 2,000t tunnelling machines that will excavate ten-mile-long tunnels beneath the Chiltern Hills.

Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof Gets Green Light for New Tunnel

Germany: A new tunnel and station for long-distance services at Frankfurt has been given the green light by a feasibility study.

Woolwich Elizabeth Line Station Transfers from Crossrail to TfL

The Woolwich Elizabeth line station has officially been transferred from Crossrail to Transport for London (TfL).

New Palermo-Catania-Messina High-Capacity Railway Contract for Webuild

Webuild has won a contract that will see it help to double the capacity of the Palermo-Catania-Messina high-capacity railway in Sicily.

Network Rail Lays First Recycled Plastic Railway Sleepers

Network Rail lays its first composite railway sleepers across the weight-restricted Sherrington Viaduct between Salisbury and Warminster.

DB and Deutsche Telekom Plan Seamless Mobile Network Along Germany’s Railways

Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Telekom plan to offer full mobile coverage across all of Germany’s long distance and regional rail routes.

West Coast Main Line Signalling Gets Major Investment

Work begins this July on a major project to improve railway signalling on a key section of the West Coast main line in the UK’s North West.

HS2 Starts Permanent Works on Old Oak Common Station

Permanent works on HS2's Old Oak Common station have got under way today with phase 1 seeing the construction of a 750,000m3 underground box…

Webuild Wins Contract for Orsana-Hirpinia High-Speed Railway

Webuild Group has won a contract for the design and construction of the Orsara-Hirpinia section of the Naples-Bari high-speed railway.

HS2 Colne Valley Western Slopes Project Gets Green Light

HS2 has obtained approval for a scheme that will use excavated material to create new chalk grassland, woodland, wood pasture and wetland.

ORR Begins UK Rail Infrastructure Planning for 2024–2029

The ORR has launched the 2023 Periodic Review – the process for determining the funding needed for Britain’s rail network from 2024-2029.

Scottish Government Unveils Levenmouth Rail Link Plans

Scotland's Levenmouth rail link to be double tracked and electrified says Scottish Government Transport Minister Graeme Dey.

Webuild and Lane Construction Sign Final Agreement for Dallas-Houston High-Speed Railway

Webuild and US subsidiary Lane Construction have signed the final agreement to build the US’ first true high-speed railway.

Network Rail Chooses Siemens Mobility for Devon and Cornwall Re-signalling

Network Rail has awarded Siemens Mobility the contract to deliver GRIP stages 4-8 of the Devon and Cornwall re-signalling programme.

Webuild Selected as Best Bidder for Orsara-Bovino High-Speed Railway

Webuild Group identified as best bidder for a design and build contract for the Orsara-Bovino section of the Naples-Bari high-speed railway.

Electronic Interlocking Commissioned in Duisburg

Electronic interlocking has now been fully commissioned in Duisburg after the second expansion stage was completed at the end of May.

HS2 Launches Search for Interchange Station Construction Partner

HS2 begins search for a construction partner to build Interchange Station. This will be at the centre of the new high speed rail network.

Network Rail Completes Upgrade Work at London King’s Cross

No trains ran to or from London King’s Cross this past weekend as work continued on Network Rail’s East Coast Upgrade.

Alstom’s Chinese JV to Maintain Wuhu Innovia Monorail System

Alstom’s Chinese joint venture PBTS has been awarded a 27-year contract to maintain the Innovia Monorail 300 platform for Wuhu City in China…

Railway-News Magazine Issue 2 2021 Is Here!

Track Laying for Jiangxi Section of the Ganzhou-Shenzhen High-Speed Railway Complete

Track laying in Jiangxi Province for the Ganzhou-Shenzhen High-Speed Railway in China is complete. This section measures 134.5km.

HS2 Reveals New Piling Technique

HS2 Ltd has revealed a new vacuum excavation technique for piling which could have massive benefits for the wider construction industry.

UK Government Announces Railway Funding for the North and Midlands

The UK government has announced a significant railway funding boost for the north and Midlands valued at 401m GBP.

Network Rail’s Delivery Plans Broadly on Track Says ORR

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has found Network Rail’s progress in delivering against its Control Period 6 (CP6) plans broadly on track.