Latest Infrastructure News
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France: SNCF Réseau Contracts ETF to Renovate Tracks
SNCF Réseau has awarded a contract to ETF, a VINCI Construction subsidiary, to carry out track renovation works on France's rail network.
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HS2 Reveals Designs for Washwood Heath Depot and Control Centre
The first design images have been revealed for HS2’s maintenance and control centre at the Washwood Heath Depot in Birmingham.
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Arup Wins Design Contract for New York Penn Station Expansion
Amtrak has contracted Arup to produce the preliminary designs for the upcoming expansion of New York Penn Station.
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UAE: Etihad Rail Announces Stage Two Advancements and Contract with CAF
The Chairman of Etihad Rail recently reviewed construction progress on Stage Two of the UAE national rail network.
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US: Amtrak Launches First Procurement Phase for B&P Tunnel Replacement Programme
Amtrak has launched the procurement phase for the first of three major construction contracts for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Programme.
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Germany: DB and Federal Government Announce New High-Performance Network Plans
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the German federal government have shared their new high-performance network plans.
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Denmark: Atkins Chosen as Lead Consultant for Vestfyn Line
Atkins Denmark has been appointed lead consultant for the Vestfyn Line, a new high-speed railway on the island of Funen.
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Spain: Thales Begins Valladolid Eastern Bypass Signalling Project
Thales has begun drafting the construction project for the installation of signalling on the Eastern Bypass in Valladolid, Spain.
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HS2 Promises Superior Connectivity for 21st Century Rail Travel
HS2 has promised passengers will have seamless mobile coverage and streaming capabilities across the entire high speed rail network.
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Rail Upgrades to Power Elizabeth Line and Extend West Anglia Platforms
Rail upgrades at the end of July will extend platforms and provide power for the Elizabeth Line in preparation for its next stage of opening…
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HS2 Obtains Planning Permission for Birmingham Viaducts
Birmingham City Council has granted planning permission to HS2 Ltd to construct two viaducts in Birmingham.
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Adif Announces Plan to Sustainably Transform Railway Stations
Adif President María Domínguez discusses the infrastructure manager’s commitment to remodel its railway stations at Global Mobility Call.
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Infrastructure Upgrades Speeding Up Train Travel Across US Northeast Corridor
Infrastructure improvements made by Amtrak have raised the speed trains can travel in parts of New Jersey.
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UK: Digital Twin on Track to Optimise Reading Station’s Energy Performance
A new project has begun that will help Reading station lower its carbon emissions and optimise its energy performance by approximately 20%.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases Final Environmental Studies of San Francisco-San Jose Section
California High-Speed Rail Authority shares final environmental impact report for the San Francisco-San Jose section of its project.
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HS2 Begins Building First of Five ‘Green Tunnels’
HS2 has begun construction of the first of five ‘green tunnels’ that have been designed to blend into the landscape.
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UK: Major Signalling Overhaul Completed in Manchester
Network Rail has moved all signalling equipment from the outdated signal box near Philips Park to Manchester’s modern rail operating centre.
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ÖBB Celebrates First Breakthrough in Semmering Base Tunnel
ÖBB has achieved its first breakthrough in boring the Semmering Base Tunnel, connecting Göstritz and Fröschnitzgraben in Austria.
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HS2 Trials Electric Drilling Rig for Construction in Warwickshire
Balfour Beatty VINCI Joint Venture is trialling an electric, high-capacity drilling rig for construction in Warwickshire.
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Singapore: Jacobs Secures Contract for Cross Island Line Project
Jacobs has secured. a contract for the design and construction of the Tavistock Station and Tunnels for Singapore's Cross Island Line Phase …
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UK: Phase Two of Gosforth Metro Depot Rebuild is Completed
Phase two of work on Nexus’ Gosforth Metro depot has been completed with the installation of three more sections of line on the site.
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Italy: RFI Awards 2.7bn ERTMS Tender
RFI has awarded its tender for the design and construction of an ERTMS across 4,200 kilometres of railway lines in Italy.
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UK: Testing of New Digital Signalling System Begins on Northern City Line
Testing of the Northern City Line’s new digital signalling system has begun, marking a milestone in the East Coast Digital Programme.
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Amtrak Commits to Infrastructure Improvements on Northeast Corridor
Amtrak has committed approximately 130m USD to carry out infrastructure improvements between Washington DC and New York.