Infrastructure News
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Construction Begins on Second Tunnel Shaft for Ontario Line
Construction has begun on a second tunnel launch shaft for the Ontario Line, with the new structure being prepared in the city's east end.
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Honolulu Breaks Ground on Next Phase of Rail Project
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) has begun construction on the CCGS section of the Skyline rail project.
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Historic Smelter Paves the Way for the First Hydrogen-Based Rail at the Donawitz Site
voestalpine Railway Systems’ historic melting operation recently made the the first hydrogen-based rail track possible.
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Protecting the Network Energy
Salicru's UPS systems maximise uptime, efficiency, and resilience for critical interlocking operations of high-speed rail.
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DB Engineering & Consulting to Design Trackway for Rail Baltica
Rail Baltica has signed a €38.31 million contract for design of the 96km stretch between the Lithuania–Poland border and Kaunas (Jiesia).
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Platform Installation Underway on Sydney Metro Line
Work is now underway to install platforms at six new metro stations on the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line.
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Melbourne Build Becomes Most Successful Show Launch in Oliver Kinross Portfolio
The upcoming Melbourne Build 2025 has already become the most successful event in Oliver Kinross Events' portfolio of construction expos.
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A New Era of Asset Management for Railway Infrastructure
Petrosoft explores seven key areas of its asset management system, including automation, fault management, and compliance tracking.
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Rapid Route Conquers Tricky Topography
The Rapid Route system, using CCS's lightweight ARCOSYSTEM, proved invaluable for cable management along a steep trackside in Scotland.
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Union Pacific Opens New Intermodal Terminal in Kansas
Union Pacific Railroad has celebrated the grand opening of its latest intermodal terminal in Kansas City, Kansas.
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HS2 Prepares Bridge for Placement Over Birmingham Ring Road
An HS2 engineering team is preparing for the placement of a large steel bridge over a section of Birmingham's ring road, Lawley Middleway.
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UK: ORR Approves New Lea Green Station & Car Park
The ORR has authorised a number of upgrades to Lea Green station, including a new station building and new multi-storey car park.
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Drainage, CP7 & the Implications for Rail Safety
Naylor has supported Network Rail’s focus on drainage in CP7 as climate challenges grow across Britain’s rail network.
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Canada: Contract Awarded for Yonge North Subway Extension Tunnelling
Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded a 1.4 billion CAD contract for the advance tunnelling of the Yonge North Subway Extension.
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Holland’s Track Inspector Brings Flexible, High-Precision Rail Inspection
Holland’s Track Inspector allows for portable and resilient rail inspection, with flexible operation modes for hi-rail vehicles.
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Pandrol Wins ERCI Award for Best Large Company
Pandrol has won the ERCI Innovation Award at SIFER 2025 for its i+weld solution, which boosts rail welding speed, safety, and precision.
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New Platform Opens at Washington Union Station for Amtrak and VRE Trains
A new boarding platform and track at Washington Union Station have opened for service, increasing rail capacity and operational flexibility.
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Court Dismisses Deutsche Bahn’s Stuttgart 21 Appeal
The Administrative Court of Appeal of Baden-Württemberg has rejected Deutsche Bahn’s appeal concerning the financing of Stuttgart 21.
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LTG Infra Signs Three Contracts for 77km of Rail Baltica Infrastructure
LTG Infra has signed three contracts worth 235 million EUR for a number of significant construction works on Rail Baltica infrastructure.
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voestalpine Railway Systems Sets New Standard: First Hydrogen-Based Rail Produced Worldwide
voestalpine Railway Systems has produced and delivered the world's first hydrogen-based track, as part of a research project in Donawitz.
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UK: Church Fenton to York Rail Line Fully Electrified in TRU Milestone
The electrification of the Church Fenton to York rail line has been completed, enabling the running of electric TPE trains along the route.
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Shaking Things Up – Rail Vibration Mitigation
Pliteq's range of products are proven to help mitigate vibration of railway track and the subsequent effects on surrounding areas.
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DB Begins Extensive Upgrade Works on Hamburg–Berlin Rail Line
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has commenced the general renovation of the rail corridor between Hamburg and Berlin.
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Sydney Metro West Tunnelling Reaches 90% Completion
Tunnelling for the Sydney Metro West project has reached 90% completion with the arrival of two TBMs at the metro station site in Parramatta…