Requests for Proposals Issued for Toronto's Ontario Line

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have issued RFPs for two major works packages for Toronto's Ontario Line.

Lithuania: Rail Baltica Advances Plans for Kaunas Railway Hub

Territorial planning procedures for Rail Baltica's Kaunas railway hub in Lithuania have entered the coordination and approval stage.

Sydney Metro Tunnelling to Western Sydney Airport Begins

Two tunnel boring machines – Eileen and Peggy – have started their journeys at the future Airport Business Park Station.

Washington Metro Completes Yellow Line Rehabilitation

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Yellow Line will reopen on 7 May following key rehabilitation work.

Testing Underway on Wolverhampton Metro Tram Line Extension

Colas Rail and Alstom to Deliver 2nd Section of Grand Paris Express Line 17

The Colas Rail / Alstom consortium will supply the track and overhead catenary system for the 2nd section of Grand Paris Express line 17.

RET Metro Line Opens between Rotterdam and Hoek van Holland Strand

RET Metro has launched a last-mile connection equipped with Alstom's signalling system from Rotterdam to Hoek van Holland Strand station.

Siemens Mobility to Expand Munich-Allach Manufacturing Facility

Siemens Mobility has announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Munich-Allach to meet growing production demands.

Brenner Base Tunnel TBM Reaches Italy-Austria Border

TBM Virginia has completed excavation for the eastern line of the Brenner Base Tunnel, arriving at the border of Austria.

HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine Dorothy Breakthrough in Warwickshire

A tunnelling milestone for HS2: the tunnel boring machine Dorothy has broken through on the second bore of the Long Itchington Wood tunnel.

TfL: London Trams Depot to Become Cleaner, Greener and Cheaper

TfL has secured grant funding to help make the Therapia Lane London Trams depot in Croydon greener and more energy efficient.

Spain: Málaga Metro Extended to City Centre

Metro de Málaga has inaugurated an extension of the Málaga Metro to connect the network with the city centre.

Brightline Showcases Orlando Train Maintenance Facility

Brightline has showcased its train maintenance facility in Orlando ahead of the site commencing full service later this year. 

National Audit Office Warns of Higher HS2 Costs Due to Euston Delays

The National Audit Office has released a report evaluating whether the DfT and HS2 Ltd can effectively manage the delivery of HS2 Euston.

£4.4 Million Station Improvement Project to Enhance Southeastern Network

Southeastern and Network Rail have announced a 4.4 million GBP project to deliver station improvements across Kent and south east London.

Amtrak Publishes Study Examining Scranton – New York Rail Corridor

Amtrak and PNRRA have released findings from a two-year study examining the potential to operate rail services between Scranton and New York…

Coventry Very Light Rail Test Track Installed at Whitley Depot

Coventry Very Light Rail has completed construction on a new test site for its unique track system at Coventry City Council’s Whitley Depot.

ÖBB Announces Extensive Upgrade for the Vienna S-Bahn

ÖBB is upgrading the Vienna S-Bahn to help improve the travel experience and accommodate a growing number of passengers.

Malaysia: Klang Valley MRT Putrajaya Line Opens in Kuala Lumpur

The Klang Valley MRT Putrajaya Line has officially opened to the public in the Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley region of Malaysia. 

Amtrak to Modernise and Expand Washington Union Station

Amtrak has announced plans to double capacity at its second-largest station, Washington Union Station, by 2026.

Australia: ARTC to Rollout Solar-Powered Signalling for Inland Rail Corridor

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has approved the use of solar-powered signalling across its Inland Rail corridor.

Irish Government Approves DART+ South West Rail Project

Ireland's Minister for Transport has secured approval for the DART+ South West rail project from Dublin to Hazelhatch and Celbridge.

Amtrak to Commence Construction on B&P Tunnel Replacement

On 10 March, Amtrak is set to begin early construction work as part of the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program in Maryland.

Siemens to Construct New Rail Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina

Siemens Mobility is investing 220 million USD to construct an advanced manufacturing and rail services facility in Lexington, North Carolina…