Latest Infrastructure News
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Ceneri Base Tunnel Gets Go-Ahead for Test Operations
The BAV has given the go-ahead for testing in the Ceneri Base Tunnel from mid-February. It will carry passengers from December.
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These Are Europe's Top 10 Stations
The Consumer Choice Center has published its European Railway Station Index 2020, revealing the best stations for passenger experience.
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Green Light for Panama Metro Line 2 Extension
The government of Panama has given the green light for the line 2 extension of the city's metro network, which will connect to the airport.
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Rail Industry Response to HS2 Go-Ahead
The UK PM gave the go-ahead for HS2 in parliament today. This decision has been welcomed by industry in general, including the rail sector.
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UK Government to Give HS2 the Go-Ahead
The UK government will today give HS2 the go-ahead following a review into the high-speed rail project due to concerns about its cost.
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Industry Insider Week 6 2020 · 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 6 2020: our quick read of all the important rail stories from the last week to keep you up to date.
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Network Rail Awards CP6 Signalling Contracts
Network Rail has awarded several CP6 signalling frameworks. They went to Alstom, Siemens, and a JV between Hitachi and Limbrooke Services.
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Sarajevo Gets €20m Loan to Overhaul Tramline
The EBRD has agreed to two loans for public transport in Sarajevo. 20 million euros wil go towards new tram tracks in the city.
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UK's East West Rail Phase 2 Gets Green Light
Phase 2 of the East West Rail project in the UK has been given the green light. It is part of the rail link between Oxford and Cambridge.
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Hitachi Rail Commissions Phase 1 of Taipei Metro Circular Line
Hitachi Rail has commissioned phase 1 of Taipei Metro's new Circular Line in Taiwan. The current line also features Hitachi rolling stock.
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DB to Make 12.2 Billion Infrastructure Investment in 2020
DB will make a 12.2 billion euro infrastructure investment in 2020, improving tracks, bridges, signalling equipment and stations.
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DB to Feed Solar Power Directly into Its Traction Network
Deutsche Bahn will feed solar power directly into its traction power network with a new solar park measuring 70 football pitches in size.
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Construction Starts on TfW Metro Control Centre and Depot
Construction has started on the metro control centre and depot at Taff's Well for Transport for Wales. The depot will service new tram-train…
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ERTMS: 200km/h Tests on Warsaw-Gdansk Line
PKP has conducted 200km/h tests on the Warsaw-Gdansk line using a Pendolino equipped with ERTMS / ETCS Level 2 on 11-12 January.
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Electrification Between Bristol and Cardiff Complete
Balfour Beatty has completed the electrification of 77km of track between Bristol and Cardiff. The first electrified service ran on 6 Jan.
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South Wales Metro Infrastructure Hub Opens
The South Wales Metro project has received a boost today with the new infrastructure hub in Treforest opening.
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Deutsche Bahn Steps Up Bridge Renewal Works for the 2020s
Deutsche Bahn renewed 900 railway bridges between 2015 and 2019 and says it will add another 2000 to its renewal programme by the end of 202…
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UAE: Etihad Rail Tender Awarded to CRCC and NPC
Etihad Rail has awarded a tender for construction package D, 145km of railway line, including 15 tunnels and 35 bridges.
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Sydney L2 CBD and South East Light Rail Opens
The new L2 light rail line has opened in Sydney, connecting Circular Quay with Randwick over 12km and 14 stations 7 days a week.
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Doha's Metro Network Now Complete
After services began on Doha's phase 1 red line and gold line earlier this year, the metro network now has a full red line and green line.
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Rail Baltica Reveals First Visualisations
Rail Baltica has revealed the first visualisations of elements of the infrastructure for the new high-speed line, such as regional stations.
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Construction on Rail Baltica Begins in Estonia
Construction of the standard-gauge high-speed line connecting the Baltics to Poland and Finland, began in Estonia on 28 November 2019.
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The Infrastructure Progress Report · Melbourne
An overview of Melbourne's most important rail infrastructure projects, such as the new Metro Tunnel, which is due to open in 2025.
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Joondalup Extension Works to Yanchep Commence
Early works have now commenced on the Yanchep extension of teh Joondalup Railway Line. It is estimated works will be complete in 2021.