Latest Infrastructure News
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Glasgow Central Station Partially Reopened to the Public
Network Rail has announced a partial reopening of Glasgow Central station's high-level following the Union Street fire earlier this month.
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Ontario Acquires 205 Kilometres of Rail for Return of Northlander Service
The Ontario government has acquired 205 kilometres of railway as part of its plan to reinstate the Northlander passenger rail service.
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HS2 Launches Final TBM Towards Euston Station
HS2 has officially commenced excavation work of the final tunnel bore on the 140-mile railway between central London and the West Midlands.
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Network Rail Unveils New Maintenance Depot in Manchester
Network Rail has unveiled a brand-new, £10 million rail maintenance depot in Guide Bridge, Greater Manchester.
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KeolisAmey to Operate and Maintain Dublin's Luas Light Rail System
Keolis and Amey have officially been awarded the contract to both operate and maintain Dublin's Luas light rail system.
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NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak to Open First Track of New Portal North Bridge
On 16 March, NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak will begin operations on the first track of the new Portal North Bridge in Kearny, New Jersey.
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Final HS2 Viaduct Segment Manufactured at Warwickshire Production Site
The final deck segment for HS2's Delta junction has been manufactured at a factory located alongside the M42 near Kingsbury, Warwickshire.
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Poland: Alstom to Install Signalling Solutions in Łódź High-Speed Tunnel
Alstom has signed a new contract with PORR to install signalling solutions of in the newly-constructed long-distance tunnel in Łódź.
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National Audit Office Demands Northern Powerhouse Rail 'Aligns with Growth Plans'
A new report from the NAO has stated that government plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail must closely align with existing growth plans.
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HS2 Engineers Install Complete Longhole Viaduct Installation Ahead of Schedule
HS2 engineers have successfully launched a 130-metre-long steel bridge into position over the Grand Union Canal.
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First Phase of Construction on Cardiff Crossrail Ready to Begin
Construction of a new tram-train route from Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay via Callaghan Square is set to commence.
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Amtrak to Open First Community Grant Round for B&P Tunnel Replacement Project
Amtrak will begin accepting applications on 23 March for the first round of community grants linked to the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program.
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London Overground Expansion Moves Forward with West London Orbital Funding
A funding package of up to 6.65 million GBP will progress the next stage of the West London Orbital rail line on the London Underground.
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Colas Rail Begins Work on Phase 2 of Coventry's Very Light Rail Programme
Colas Rail UK's Urban division has officially begun work on the second phase of Coventry’s Very Light Rail (CVLR) programme.
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Indian Railways Nears Full Electrification Amid Disruption to Gulf Oil Routes
Indian Railways is approaching full electrification of its main network, a development set to reduce its exposure to volatile oil markets.
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Rail Baltica Advances Joint Procurement of Core Track Materials
Rail Baltica has advanced its procurement of construction materials, signing or preparing to finalise several framework agreements.
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HS2 Engineers Complete Concrete Piles for Curzon Street Station
HS2 engineers have completed the final of over 2,000 concrete piles that will underpin the foundations of Birmingham's Curzon Street Station…
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Amtrak and NJ Transit Progress Work on Portal North Bridge Cutover
NJ Transit and Amtrak are advancing work to replace the 116-year-old Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River in New Jersey.
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TfGM Announces Major Works Programme Along Tram Network
TfGM has announced a new programme of work that aims to build capacity and resilience of its tracks, trams and workforce.
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Hitachi Rail to Play Key Role in Turin Metro Line 2 Project
Hitachi Rail will design and deliver rolling stock and signalling systems for a portion of the Turin Metro Line 2 project.
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US DOT Announces $686 Million Fund to Upgrade Rail Stations
US DOT has announced approximately 686 million USD in competitive grant funding to support upgrades to rail transit stations.
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Excavation Work Completed on Sydney Metro West Project
Tunnel Boring Machines have officially completed all excavation work relating to the construction of the Sydney Metro West project.
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LA Metro to Open First Section of D Line Extension on 8 May
LA Metro has confirmed that Section 1 of its D Line Subway Extension Project will open to passengers on 8 May.
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Construction Underway on New Stations for Riyadh Red Line Extension
RCRC has begun constructing two new stations for the Riyadh Metro as part of the Red Line extension project.