Latest Rail Infrastructure News
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Work to Commence on Portishead–Bristol Line Restoration
Major work to restore the long-dormant railway linking Portishead and Bristol is set to commence this coming spring.
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RB Rail Invites Feedback on Energy Subsystem Design in Latvia and Lithuania
RB Rail has announced a market consultation for Rail Baltica Energy Subsystem Design Expertise in Latvia and Lithuania.
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Network Rail Celebrates Return of Trains to Manchester Piccadilly
Network Rail has announced the return of the first trains after a nine-day closure at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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Scotland: Major Work Begins to Electrify Borders Railway
Network Rail has announced that it will begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway on Saturday 21 February.
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TII Begins Selection Process for First Major Design & Build Contracts for MetroLink
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has begun the selection process of prospective bidders for two MetroLink civil infrastructure packages.
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CPK Seeks Contract Engineer for Port Polska Railway Node
CPK has invited 20 companies and consortia to submit new contract engineering bids for a new railway node as part of the Port Polska project…
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TfL Unveils Two New Customer Toilets at Morden Underground Station
Transport for London (TfL) has officially unveiled a set of two new customer toilets at Morden Underground station.
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SYSTRA to Advise on Construction of Copenhagen M4 Extension
SYSTRA Denmark has been awarded a new contract to assist with Copenhagen metro operator Metroselskabet's M4 line extension.
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Land Acquisition Process Begins for DART+ South West
Work has now begun on formal land acquisition processes for 750 directly impacted landowners along Ireland's DART+ South West route.
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US: Congress Pledges $94 Million Toward Mobility Projects for 2028 Olympic Games
Congress has pledged $94.3 million worth of funding toward mobility related projects for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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HS2: Porous Portals Completed on Northern End of Chiltern Tunnel
HS2 has announced the completion of construction on two large portal extensions at the northern end of the tunnel beneath the Chiltern Hills…
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Alstom Signs New Contract with PLK SA for Point Machine Maintenance
Alstom has signed a four-year agreement with PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. for ongoing inspections and overhauls of electric point machine…
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HS2 Begins Tunnelling Between Old Oak Common and Euston Station
HS2 Ltd has celebrated the launch of TBM Madeleine, which has started its passage from Old Oak Common toward Euston station.
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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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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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Busy Metro Line Set for Temporary Closure During Improvement Works
A section of the Metro line serving both North Tyneside and Newcastle is set to undergo a significant programme of essential renewal work.
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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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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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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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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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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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Alstom Completes £49 Million Signalling Upgrade on Portsmouth Direct Line
Alstom has announced the successful delivery of new signalling, first-of-type level crossings and other assets on the Portsmouth Direct line…
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HS2 Completes Installation of East Deck of M6 South Viaduct
HS2 has completed the installation of the East deck of a 4,600-tonne viaduct across the M6 – all without closing the motorway.
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Construction Resumed on HS2's Longest Green Tunnel
HS2's longest green tunnel is a step closer to completion following the realignment of a key road, allowing for the next phase of excavation…