Latest Infrastructure News
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Swiss Railway Infrastructure Projects Progressing Well
The Federal Office of Transport has published its 2018 progress report on the state of Swiss railway infrastructure projects.
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Improve Berlin-Amsterdam Link Say Transport Ministries
The German and Dutch tranport ministries have voiced their support for improvements to be made to the Amsterdam-Berlin rail link.
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Pune and Mumbai Metros to Get Train Control and Signalling from Alstom
Alstom has won contracts to supply its train control and Urbalis 400 signalling solution to both the Mumbai and Pune metros in India.
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The Grand Paris Express: A Transport Project Serving the Residents of the Paris Region and the Capital’s Development
The new Grand Paris metro lines, together the Grand Paris Express, have created an infrastructure project of unprecedented magnitude:
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Network Rail CP6 Contracts for Central England Announced
After announcing its preferred bidders for the South of England and Scotland, Network Rail has now announced its preferred bidders for Centr…
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Maghagha Station Equipped with Alstom Interlocking Signalling System
Alstom has successfully put into operation its Smartlock 400 interlocking signalling system at Maghagha station in Egypt, its second project…
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United States: Alstom Wins Boston Subway Signalling Contract
Alstom and Barletta Engineering have won a Boston subway signalling contract to upgrade the equipment for the city's red and orange lines.
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Deutsche Bahn to Invest 10.7 Billion Euros for More Capacity and Quality
DB is to continue its record-breaking investments in Germany's rail network. It says it will funnel 10.7 billion euros into improving capaci…
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Alstom to Deliver Third-Rail Electrification for Phase 2 of Bangalore Metro
Alstom has won the contract to provide the third-rail electrification for the extension works of Phase 2 of the Namma Metro in Bangalore.
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United States: Chicago Red and Purple Lines to be Modernised
The Red and Purple Lines of the Chicago rapid transit system are undergoing modernisation works. Arcadis has been selected as project manage…
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First Ever Track Possession in Milestone for Inland Rail Project
The Australian rail freight infrastructure project Inland Rail has had a major milestone, taking track possession for the first time on 19 F…
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TfL and Balfour Beatty Sign New 4-Year Contract for Tube Track Renewals
Track renewal is a vital part of keeping London moving. Engineering firm Balfour Beatty has been awareded a four-year contract by Transport …
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OEBB to Invest 381 Million Euros into Styrian Rail Network
OEBB infrastructure investments for 2019: from track expansions, station improvements and mobile phone and wifi, Styria will get a 381 milli…
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Finland to Establish Limited Company to Participate in Rail Baltica Project
The Rail Baltica project has seen a boost with Finland joining in as a shareholder. The Finnish goverment said it would create a ltd company…
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11 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider for Week 5
All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider for 28 January–1 February 2019.
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Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency Goes Digital
The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency digitalisation project aims to make track maintenance works more efficient and harmonised.
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Parramatta Light Rail Contract Goes to Transdev Consortium
A Transdev consortium has won the Parramatta Light Rail contract in Australia. The consortium will supply, operate and maintain the light ra…
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Positive News: US Freight Railroads Reach PTC Milestone
Positive news. The US Class 1 railroads have reached a PTC milestone. At the close of 2018 they had installed positive train control (PTC) o…
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Secure Cycle Parking at Train Stations – What Today's Commuters Want
BikeAway manages and rents the lockers to cyclists on behalf of its clients. BikeAway install The Warrior locker at railway stations wanting…
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Eurotunnel Invests Several Million in Brexit Contingency Planning
Eurotunnel's Brexit contingency planning has seen the company invest 'several million' to date, with costs still rising because of the lack …
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Latvian Railway Electrification Project Gets Positive Review from European Commission Experts
Latvian Railways has announced that the independent experts appointed by the European Commission have given a positive review on the Latvian…
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Deutsche Bahn Launches Upgrade of 600 Older Signal Boxes
Deutsche Bahn has started 2019 with the technical upgrade of 600 older signal boxes. New technology will support train controllers monitor t…