LA's Regional Connector Light Rail Line to Open 16 June

LA Metro has announced that the Regional Connector light rail transit project will officially open to the public on 16 June.

HS2 Progresses Work on Old Oak Common Station Site

Network Rail Advances East Coast Main Line Digital Signalling Programme

Network Rail has announced the next step in its plans to deliver digital signalling across the first section of the East Coast Main Line.

London Boroughs Push to Prioritise Bakerloo and Elizabeth Line Extensions

The London boroughs have collaborated on a list of infrastructure projects that should be prioritised, including the Bakerloo line extension…

Chicago Transit Authority Issues RFP for Red Line Extension

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has selected three prequalified teams to submit proposals for its Red Line Extension (RLE) project.

Stadler Begins Construction on Battery Train Maintenance Facility in Rendsburg

Stadler has laid the foundation stone for its new maintenance plant for battery trains in Rendsburg, Germany.

Italy: RFI Awards Contracts to Construct Additional High-Speed Rail Lines

A consortium of Webuild, Ghella and Impresa Pizzarotti has been awarded two RFI contracts to construct high-speed rail lines in Italy.

Siemens Mobility Concludes South Africa’s Largest Railway Signalling Project

Siemens Mobility has completed a re-signalling project in Gauteng, South Africa to improve the reliability and safety of PRASA services.

Amtrak to Upgrade Rolling Stock Maintenance Facilities

Amtrak has announced plans to renovate its maintenance facilities in Seattle, Boston, New York City and Washington, DC.

Northern Upgrades Depot to Boost Capacity from Cumbria to Manchester

Northern has upgraded its depot in Barrow-in-Furness to enable longer trains to operate between Cumbria and Manchester.

DB and Systra to Manage Construction of Belgrade Metro

The city of Belgrade has contracted DB Engineering & Consulting to project manage the construction of its first metro.

Testing Underway for City & Southwest Trains under Sydney Harbour

Metro trains have commenced testing under Sydney Harbour as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project.

Rail Baltica Presents Vision for Future Riga Central Railway Station

As construction continues on the Riga Central Railway Station, Rail Baltica has presented its vision for the future station building.

Amtrak Publishes Renderings for B&P Tunnel Replacement Program

Early construction activities are now underway on Amtrak's B&P Tunnel Replacement Program, which commenced in March 2023.

Requests for Qualifications Issued for Ontario's Yonge North Subway Extension

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have released a RFQ for the Advance Tunnel Contract package for the Yonge North Subway Extension.

Birmingham’s Railway Heritage: Curzon Street

With Railtex taking place in Birmingham, we take a look at the history of Birmingham’s Curzon Street within the context of HS2.

LA SkyRail Express Partners with Keolis to Deliver High-Capacity Transit System

LA SkyRail Express (LASRE) has partnered with Keolis to deliver a high-capacity SkyRail system between the San Fernando Valley and Westside.

Brightline Unveils Passenger Rail Station at Orlando International Airport

Brightline has unveiled its new station at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and has announced that tickets for the service will go on sal…

India: Siemens Consortium to Provide Electrification Technologies for Gujarat Metro

A consortium consisting of Siemens Mobility and Rail Vikas Nigam will provide rail electrification technologies for Gujarat Metro.

HS2 Receives Design Approval for Small Dean Viaduct

HS2 has received design approval for Small Dean Viaduct, which will take HS2 trains across the A413 and local rail lines.

Amtrak Commences Procurement Phase for East River Tunnel Renewal

Amtrak has commenced the procurement phase for the construction of the New York East River Tunnel Rehabilitation project.

China-Laos Railway Starts Cross-Border Passenger Service

The China-Laos Railway commenced cross-border passenger services between Kunming and Vientiane on Thursday 13 April.

UK Wireless Infrastructure Strategy Addresses Mobile Coverage for Rail

The government has published its UK Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, which includes a focus on improving mobile coverage for rail.

HS2 Launches Third Tunnel Boring Machine in London

Skanska Costain STRABAG JV has launched HS2's third London tunnel boring machine (TBM), 'Lydia' to construct the Atlas Road Logistics Tunnel…