Latest Rail Infrastructure News
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HS2 Begins Beam Installation at Curzon Street Station
Construction of Birmingham's new HS2 station is officially progressing with the first of over 556 concrete beams lifted into position.
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Alstom-Led Consortium to Modernise Strategic Egyptian Corridors
An Alstom-led consortium will modernise Egypt's 6th of October–Alexandria corridor and Belbes–10th of Ramadan (B10) line.
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SYSTRA to Provide DDC Services for MEGA Rail Project in Gujarat
SYSTRA has been awarded a Detailed Design Consultancy (DDC) services contract for Phase 2 of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project.
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Andy Burnham Pledges to Reinstate Northern Leg of HS2
Andy Burnham has stated that he will reinstate HS2's long-cancelled Northern leg from Birmingham to Manchester if he becomes Prime Minister.
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MTA Breaks Ground on Construction of Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Project
Ground has officially been broken on the major construction stage of the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project.
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DNV to Provide Cybersecurity for Caribbean's First Monorail
DNV has been selected to provide cybersecurity services for the Santiago de los Caballeros monorail system in the Dominican Republic.
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TfL Invites Public Feedback on DLR Extension Plans
TfL has invited Londoners to have their say on plans to extend the existing DLR line from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside…
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£1.3 Billion Investment to Improve Transport Infrastructure for Universal Resort
A new £1.3 billion investment programme will improve transport & local infrastructure for Universal's new resort in Bedfordshire.
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International Railway Summit: Military Mobility – Is Europe's Railway Prepared?
At the 14th International Railway Summit, industry figureheads gathered to discuss some of the critical gaps in Europe's wartime preparation…
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£20 Million Upgrade Begins on Scotland's First Electrified Railway
A new £20 million project to upgrade overhead power lines on sections of the North Clyde lines has officially begun.
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PODCAST: All Routes Considered: California High-Speed Rail's New Delivery Strategy
All Routes Considered takes a deep dive into California High-Speed Rail's new delivery strategy following the USHR Conference.
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Hitachi Rail to Develop Railway Systems for Mexican Corridor
Hitachi Rail will design, develop, supply, install and commission the railway systems along the Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo corridor in Mexico.
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Alstom Celebrates Extension of REM to Montreal's West Island
Alstom has celebrated the official commissioning of the new Réseau express métropolitain (REM) branch to Montreal’s West Island.
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Over 80% of Plots Acquired for Key Section of Port Polska Programme
CPK has announced the completion of the Railway Voluntary Acquisition Programme for a section of the Port Polska investment programme.
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DB InfraGO Completes Renovation on Key Section of Hamburg – Berlin Line
DB InfraGO has announced the completion of a corridor renovation along the northern section of the rail link between Hamburg and Berlin.
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HS2 Completes Construction of Network's Tallest Bridge
Construction work has officially been completed on Curzon 2 in Birmingham - the tallest bridge on the new HS2 network.
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HS2 Control Centre & Rolling Stock Depot Set for Birmingham
HS2 Ltd has confirmed that Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Ltd and Aureos Rail Ltd will build its main control centre and rolling stock depot.
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DB InfraGO Reports Stabilisation of German Rail Network in 2025
New data from DB InfraGO's 2025 condition report shows that the German rail network has begun to stabilise.
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Tenders Issued for Development of High Speed Rail Connecting Newcastle–Sydney
Over 700 people representing roughly 250 organisations and 17 countries have attended a major industry briefing in Newcastle, Australia.
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UK: Contracts Signed to Reopen Portishead Line
The reinstatement of the Portishead railway line is now one step closer to realisation following the signing of contracts worth £200 million…
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Ground Broken on Chicago Red Line Extension Project
Ground has officially been broken on the construction of Chicago's new Red Line Extension Project to increase access across the city.
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HS2 Engineers to Begin Work on New Saltley Viaduct
HS2 engineers are gearing up to begin reconstruction of Saltley Viaduct, facilitating the arrival of new high-speed rail services.
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Northern Powerhouse Rail: Economic Boosts, Timelines & Lessons Learnt from HS2
An oral evidence session examined how government plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail aim to supercharge economic growth across the region.
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Cross Passages Installed Along HS2's Northolt Tunnel
The HS2 project has reached another significant milestone with the construction of 34 cross passages along the Northolt Tunnel.