Latest Infrastructure News
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Amtrak Releases Map Displaying Major Infrastructure Projects
Amtrak has published a map displaying many of its major infrastructure investments contributing to a 'New Era of Rail' in the US.
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Support Revealed for West Yorkshire Mass Transit Tram Network
Thousands of residents across West Yorkshire have expressed support for the proposed Mass Transit network for the region.
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Amtrak Partners with Private Sector on Major Rail Infrastructure Investments
Amtrak is collaborating with private sector partners on plans to invest in large-scale infrastructure projects across the United States.
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Rail Baltica Announces New Radio Communications Infrastructure
RB Rail AS has submitted a new funding application for the design and development of new railway radio communication infrastructure.
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Test Train Completes Journey through Auckland’s City Rail Link Tunnels
A KiwiRail test train has travelled the full length of the City Rail Link (CRL) tunnels for the first time in Auckland, New Zealand.
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US: New Line Proposed Between Ronkonkoma Station and ISP
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $150 million investment for the connection of the LIRR's Ronkonkoma Station to MacArthur Airport.
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UK: AtkinsRèalis to Lead Design Integration for TRU Stretch
AtkinsRèalis has been chosen by Network Rail to lead the design integration for a key section of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
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MBTA's South Coast Rail Service to Begin on 24 March
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced that the South Coast Rail passenger service will commence on 24 March.
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UK: Network Rail Prepares for Goole Station Subway Pump Replacement
Network Rail's replacement of a subway pump at Goole station is set to begin on 17 February, with travellers advised of partial closures.
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Procurement Begins for Austin Light Rail Phase 1 Final Design and Construction
Austin Transit Partnership has commenced the procurement process for the final design and construction contract for Austin Light Rail Phase …
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UK: Work Begins on West Midlands Metro Extension Project
Work has begun on the £295 million West Midlands Metro extension as Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander puts the first spade to the ground.
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Contract Awarded for Manhattan Tunnel Project
The Gateway Development Commission has awarded the contract for the Manhattan Tunnel Project and approved the start of construction.
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UK: Alstom Completes South Kirkby Resignalling Project
Alstom has delivered modern signalling improvements at South Kirkby, West Yorkshire, replacing manual systems on the East Coast Main Line.
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UK: Network Rail Begins Third Stage of Works on Mid Cornwall Metro
Network Rail has begun the third stage of works on the creation of the new Mid Cornwall Metro (MCM) line.
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Greater Manchester Seeks PPA to Power Metrolink Trams
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking a long-term green energy agreement to power Metrolink trams.
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Tunisia: Line D Expands Tunis' Rapid Rail Network
The city of Tunis, Tunisia has expanded its Rapid Rail Network (RFR) with the inauguration of Line D connecting Tunis to Gobâa.
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Greater Manchester Receives £34 Million for Regional Accessibility Upgrades
Transport for Greater Manchester will deliver upgrades at 10 rail stations following an investment of £34 million on behalf of the GMCA.
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Jacobs Appointed Integration Delivery Partner for Transpennine Route Upgrade
Network Rail has appointed Jacobs to serve as the Technical Services Integration Delivery Partner for the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
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Italy: T2 Tramway Extension Opens in Florence
GEST has commenced operations on the T2 tramway extension in Florence, connecting Peretola Airport with San Marco Square.
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UK Government Supports East West Rail Project
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed plans to establish the East West Rail line, connecting Oxford and Cambridge via Milton Keynes.
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Canada: Light Rail Line to Extend into Downtown Brampton and Mississauga
Metrolinx will extend the Hazel McCallion light rail line into downtown Brampton, with a four-kilometre underground tunnel.
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US: MBTA Completes Work on ATC on All Northside Commuter Lines
The MBTA has completed the final stages of the implementation of Automatic Train Control (ATC) on all of its northside Commuter Rail lines.
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Major Redevelopment Underway at 3 Railway Stations in India
Three of India’s busiest railway stations—New Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad—are undergoing significant redevelopment.
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UAE: Etihad Rail to Launch High-Speed Train from Abu Dhabi to Dubai
Etihad Rail has officially announced a high-speed train project connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.