Latest Infrastructure News
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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.
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Sydney to Get 23 Additional Alstom Metropolis Trains
The government of NSW will acquire 23 additional Alstom Metropolis trains for the seamless operation of the Sydney Metro, once extended.
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German-Swiss Agreement to Foster Shift to Rail for Freight
A new German-Swiss agreement to develop interconnected infrastructure projects to encourage a shift to rail and maritime transport.
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Spain: Recoletos Tunnel Project Completed
The Recoletos Tunnel in Madrid has been undergoing upgrade works worth 45 million euros. Alstom has now completed the signalling works.
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First Test Tram on Manchester's Trafford Park Line
The first test tram on the Trafford Park Line, the new extension to the Metrolink network in Manchester, took place overnight Sunday.
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Rail Baltica Tender for Riga International Airport Announced
Rail Baltica has announced its tender for the Riga Airport station and associated works. Candidate selection will occur in January 2020.
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Crossrail Central Section Will Not Open in 2020
Crossrail Ltd says the central section of the Elizabeth line now will not open in 2020. The previous window suggested Oct 2020–Mar 2021.
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CAF Wins Signalling Contract in Uruguay
CAF Signalling has won a contract for the Ferrocarril Central project, Uruguay, expanding the CAF Group subsidiary's international operation…
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Gail Valley Railway Electrification Almost Complete
The electrication works on the Gail Valley Railway in Austria have entered their final phase. The OLE will go live on 11 November for testin…
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Industry Insider Week 43 – 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 43: Wabtec and Bombardier celebrate milestones, and Avignon's tramway opens with Alstom rolling stock…