Latest Infrastructure News
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Rail Baltica Launches Electrification Procurement
RB Rail AS has announced a public procurement for the electrification systems for the Rail Baltica high-speed railway line.
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Germany: DB Inaugurates Ruhr-Sieg Line Digital Interlocking Technology
Modernisation of signalling and interlocking technology on DB's Ruhr-Sieg line has been completed in just 18 months.
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Paris Métro Line 12 Extended to Aubervilliers
Line 12 on the Paris Métro has been extended and two new stations have been built to connect Aubervilliers with the centre of Paris.
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Deutsche Bahn Orders Converter Station from Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy has received an order from Deutsche Bahn (DB) for a 120 MW converter station south of Berlin
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HS2: Construction Begins on UK’s Longest Railway Bridge
Construction of the Colne Valley Viaduct has now started, overseen by HS2’s main works contractor Align JV.
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Deutsche Bahn CEO Shares Plans to Overhaul Germany’s Ageing Rail Network
Deutsche Bahn’s CEO has announced a concept that will improve Germany’s rail infrastructure by removing network bottlenecks.
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Consortium Finalises Contract to Build Egypt’s High-Speed Rail System
Siemens Mobility-led consortium signs contract to design, install and commission a 1,800 kilometre high-speed rail network in Egypt.
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Over 1 Million Journeys Made During the Elizabeth Line's First Week
More than one million passengers have used London's new Elizabeth line during its first week of operation.
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Balfour Beatty Begins London Underground High Voltage Upgrade Project this Month
Balfour Beatty will begin upgrades on London Underground’s Piccadilly line this month, renewing ageing switchboards and installing HV cables…
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Austria: ÖBB Begins Planning for Vorarlberg Monastery Arch Double-Track Expansion
ÖBB-Infrastruktur has begun planning for its double-track expansion of the Vorarlberg monastery arch on the Arlbergbahn line in Austria.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Applies for $1.3bn in Federal Grants
California High-Speed Rail Authority has submitted two applications for federal grant funding to help finance its high-speed train project.
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UK: Tyne and Wear Metro Flow Project Kicks Off
Works have started on the Metro Flow track dualling project that will see an existing freight line upgraded and electrified in Tyne and Wear…
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Indonesia: Alstom and PT MRT Jakarta to Collaborate on Network Expansion Programme
Alstom has signed an MoU with the developer and operator of Jakarta’s mass rapid transit (MRT) network, PT MRT Jakarta (PT MRTJ).
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London's Elizabeth Line Officially Opens
The Elizabeth line has officially opened to the public, increasing central London’s rail capacity by 10 percent.
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Tunnel Boring Machine Completes Work for Grand Paris Express Line 17
The Florence tunnel boring machine has completed a 3.4 kilometre tunnel for Line 17 of the Grand Paris Express.
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UK: Hope Valley Line Upgrade to Begin this Month
Network Rail will begin its 145 million GBP (170.93m euros | 182.36m USD) upgrade of the Hope Valley railway line at the end of May.
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LTA Singapore Awards Two Contracts for Jurong Region Line
Singapore's LTA has awarded two contracts for its future Jurong Region Line (JRL), with a combined value of 386 million SGD.
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Hong Kong’s East Rail Line Extension Commences Passenger Services
Mass Transit Railway's (MTR) East Rail Line Cross-Harbour Extension has begun operating passenger services in Hong Kong.
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ORR Issues Approvals for Elizabeth Line Opening
ORR has issued authorisations to all Elizabeth line stations due to open on 24 May, confirming the infrastructure is ready for passenger use…
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SYSTRA Consortium to Ensure Malaysia-Singapore Cross-Border RTS Link Meets Safety Standards
A SYSTRA-led consortium will provide independent certification for the Straits of Johor cross-border rapid transit system (RTS) link.
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Track Installation Advances Construction of Finch West LRT
Metrolinx has announced that key sections of track have now been installed for the Finch West LRT project in Toronto, Canada.
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Germany: DB Breaks Ground on New Cottbus Maintenance Facility
DB has begun construction of its new Cottbus railway depot in Lausitz, which will support the region's move towards more sustainable jobs.
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UK: HS2 Purchases Second Manchester Development Site
HS2 has reached an agreement to purchase Square One on Travis Street, Manchester from property provider Bruntwood.
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TfL to Re-Open Northern Line Bank Branch
TfL's Northern line Bank branch will re-open on 16 May following a 17-week closure as part of the Bank Station Capacity Upgrade project.