Latest Infrastructure News
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US: 2 Line Crosslake Connection to Open on 28 March
Sound Transit has announced that the new Crosslake Connection will open for passenger service on 28 March.
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BNSF Celebrates Opening of New Intermodal Facility in Oklahoma City
BNSF Railway and Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. have celebrated the official opening of the former's new intermodal facility in Oklahoma City.
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Transport Secretary Signs Agreement with Greater Manchester on Northern Powerhouse Rail
The Transport Secretary and Greater Manchester have signed a formal agreement regarding plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR).
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Etihad Rail Unveils New Stations on UAE Railway Network
Etihad Rail has unveiled the seven remaining stations on the UAE's first national passenger railway network.
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How the Transpennine Route Upgrade Supports Northern Powerhouse Rail
The Transpennine Route Upgrade is already delivering infrastructure and skills that will support the Northern Powerhouse Rail network.
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Rail Baltica to Construct Region's Largest Rolling Stock Depot in Estonia
Rail Baltic Estonia has announced plans to build a rolling stock depot in Rae municipality, Harju County by 2028.
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Poland: Power Supply Agreement Signed for Warsaw–Łódź High-Speed Rail Line
CPK has contracted Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne to provide power connections for the high-speed rail line between Warsaw and Łódź.
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HS2 Completes Construction of Chiltern Tunnel
HS2 Ltd has announced that construction work has now been completed on the Chiltern Tunnel – the project's longest at 10 miles.
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Deutsche Bahn Launches Action Programme for German Train Stations
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has launched an immediate action programme aimed at improving safety and cleanliness at train stations across Germany.
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RCRC Awards Contract for Riyadh Metro Red Line Extension
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has awarded a contract to design and construct an extension to the Riyadh Metro Red Line.
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REM Completes Test Run on Line to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport
The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) has operated for the first time on the new airport branch to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.
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Amtrak's Portal North Bridge Enters Final Phase of Construction
Amtrak has announced plans to transfer one track of rail service from Portal Bridge in Kearny to the new Portal North Bridge.
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Northern Powerhouse Rail Returns – The Rail Industry Reacts
Figureheads from the rail industry have given their thoughts on this week's revival of the Government's Northern Powerhouse Rail project.
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Singapore's LTA Awards First Tunnelling Contract for Downtown Line 2 Extension
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the first civil engineering contract for the Downtown Line 2 Extension (DTL2e).
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Sydney Metro Train Completes Inaugural Journey on M1 Extension
Sydney Metro has celebrated the completion of the first trip along the entire length of the M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line.
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California Directs $202 Million Towards Lower-Emission Rail and Transit
California is investing 202 million USD in rail and public transport projects aimed at reducing emissions and improving mobility.
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Services Resume on West Coast Main Line
The West Coast Main Line has officially reopened following the completion of multiple journey improvement projects.
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Greater Manchester Leaders Welcome Northern Powerhouse Rail Revival
A number of Greater Manchester's leaders have expressed satisfaction at the government's plans for the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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Mobile Coverage Expands Across London Underground Stations and Tunnels
More stations and tunnels on the London Underground now have 4G and 5G mobile services, following progress by TfL and Boldyn Networks.
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UK: Coventry to Trial Very Light Rail Network
Coventry City Council has approved a new demonstrator line for the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) network.
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PANYNJ Begins Guideway Construction on AirTrain Newark Replacement
PANYNJ has begun the next phase of its 3.5 billion USD AirTrain Newark replacement project, constructing the guideway and track.
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UK: Work to Resume on White Rose Rail Station
Work is set to resume on the part-finished White Rose rail station following the resolution of legacy issues.
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Government Announces New Rail Route Between Liverpool and Manchester
A new rail route is set to be constructed between Liverpool and Manchester, reviving the Northern Powerhouse Rail project.
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Network Rail Releases Fly-Through of Liverpool Street Station Upgrade
Network Rail has released a fly-through video of its plans to transform Liverpool Street into a modern, all-encompassing transport hub.