Latest Infrastructure News
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Italy: Completed M4 Subway Opens in Milan
Hitachi Rail has celebrated the start of passenger service on the final section of the M4 metro in Milan, Italy.
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New T1 Trams Prepare for Service in Île-de-France
Île-de-France Mobilités' modernised T1 tram service is preparing to commence at the end of 2024 using new TW20 trams from Alstom.
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Rail Services Commence at Belfast Grand Central Station
In Northern Ireland, rail services have officially commenced at Translink's Belfast Grand Central Station.
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Alstom to Modernise Railway Signalling in Chile
Alstom has been contracted by EFE Trenes de Chile to modernise the railway signalling system across Chile's 1,800-kilometre network.
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Amtrak Breaks Ground on Philadelphia Train Maintenance Facility
Amtrak has commenced construction on a new heavy maintenance facility at Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia to help modernise its rail services…
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Network Rail Unveils 5-Point Plan to Improve London Euston Station
Network Rail has announced a five-point plan that aims to improve the passenger experience at London Euston Station.
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Canada: AECOM Selected as Design Partner for Edmonton's LRT Extension
AECOM has been subcontracted as the design partner to deliver Phase 1 of Edmonton’s Capital Line South Light Rail Transit Extension project.
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Amtrak to Upgrade King Street Rail Yard in Seattle
Amtrak is set to embark on a significant upgrade project at its King Street Rail Yard in Seattle to prepare for its new Airo trains.
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UK: Siemens Mobility Opens Goole Train Manufacturing Facility
Siemens Mobility has opened its new 200 million GBP Goole Train Manufacturing Facility in the North of England.
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Canada: RFP Issued for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Stations
The Government of Ontario has issued a RFP for the Stations, Rail, and Systems contract for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project.
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New Ticket Hall Opens at Paddington Tube Station
Paddington Tube station’s new Bakerloo line ticket hall has now opened, offering step-free access from street to platform via two lifts.
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Funding Approved for Liverpool Baltic Station
The 96 million GBP funding package for Liverpool Baltic Station has been approved to help improve rail services in Liverpool City Region.
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DB to Renovate Infrastructure, Railway Operations and Profitability
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has presented a comprehensive programme to overhaul its infrastructure, railway operations, and profitability by 2027.
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Hitachi Rail to Support Dual-Track Expansion in Slovenia
In Slovenia, Hitachi Rail is equipping a new second track between Koper and Divača with its advanced ETCS Level 1 trackside solution.
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HS2 Unveils Enhanced Designs for Birmingham Curzon Street Station
HS2 has unveiled enhanced designs for Birmingham Curzon Street Station, enhancing passenger experience, accessibility, and station layout.
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Plans Unveiled for HS2 Northern Leg Alternative
Plans have been unveiled for the Midlands-Northwest Rail Link, a 50-mile line proposed as an alternative to the cancelled HS2 northern leg.
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£96 Million Liverpool Baltic Station Development Nears Approval
A 96 million GBP funding package to construct the new Liverpool Baltic station is on track for approval.
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Estonia: Rail Baltica Awards Construction Contract for Trench Section
Rail Baltica has awarded a construction contract for one of the project's most unique sections of railway in Estonia.
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LA Metro Gains Funding for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project
LA Metro has received an 893 million USD grant from the US DOT for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project.
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Scotland: New Railway Station to Be Built in Balgray
Plans for a new railway station in Balgray have been approved following a funding award from the Glasgow City Region City Deal.
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Anzac Station Constructed for Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Project
As part of the Metro Tunnel Project in Melbourne, Victoria, major construction is now complete at Anzac Station.
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Canada: TBMs Bore Twin Tunnels for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
Metrolinx has celebrated the latest milestone for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension with the completion of two 6.3-kilometre tunnels.
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HS2 Completes UK's Longest Rail Bridge
HS2 Ltd has completed the Colne Valley Viaduct, which now holds the title of Britain's longest rail bridge.
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Amtrak Breaks Ground on New Connecticut River Bridge
Amtrak has broken ground on constructing the new Connecticut River Bridge between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme.