UK: Network Rail to Restore Two Heritage Structures in Bath Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20260 Network Rail has announced that major restoration work is to be carried out on two of Bath’s most significant heritage structures, the Grade II listed Sydney Gardens footbridge and the eastern entrance to the Box Tunnel. Scaffolding for the two projects will be installed during a series of planned closures between
Fehmarnbelt Tunnel Construction Prepares to Advance as Immersion Pontoon Approved Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20260 Major construction activity on the Fehmarnbelt tunnel is set to move into a new phase after the immersion pontoon IVY passed its final tests and received approval from the Danish Maritime Authority. The vessel, developed specifically for the project, has undergone an extended testing programme to meet technical and safety requirements.
US: Alstom Signs Contract Extension for APM at ATL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20260 Alstom has announced receipt of a five-year contract extension to both operate and maintain Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)’s Innovia automated people mover (APM). Valued at approximately 140 million EUR (160 million USD); the agreement sets to continue a partnership that dates back to the initial debut of the airport’s Plane
New Birmingham Metro Extension Now Serving Millennium Point Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20260 Passenger tram services are now running to the Millennium Point stop, connecting more parts of Birmingham city centre to the West Midlands Metro network. New additions to the line, which form the first stage of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension project, include stops offering passengers access to destinations such as Moor
LA Metro Advances K Line Northern Extension with San Vicente–Fairfax Alignment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20260 The LA Metro Board of Directors has voted to advance the K Line Northern Extension along the San Vicente–Fairfax Alignment. The decision moves forward a project intended to improve connectivity across Los Angeles, linking communities and facilitating access to jobs, housing, and cultural institutions K Line Northern Extension © LA Metro The 9.7-mile extension
Agreement Allows Amtrak Trains to Use Union Pacific Track in Louisiana Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20260 Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak have reached an agreement permitting passenger services to run on a section of track in Louisiana, enabling a reroute of the Sunset Limited service. The arrangement allows Amtrak to operate trains along a five-mile stretch of Union Pacific-owned railway near Avondale from 1 April 2026. Amtrak’s Sunset
Construction Begins on New Tram Link to Brussels Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20260 Construction work is underway on the new Brussels Airport Tram line that will provide a direct public transport connection between Brussels Airport and the Belgian capital. The 12‑kilometre tram route will link Brussels‑North railway station with Brussels Airport in Zaventem. The line is expected to allow passengers to travel between the
Canada: GO Expansion Enters Next Major Construction Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20260 Metrolinx’s multi-year GO Expansion project, aimed at increasing capacity on the GO rail network in Greater Toronto, is entering its next stage. The work will include signalling upgrades along the Lakeshore lines and significant construction on the Lakeshore East Line, covering tracks, stations, bridges, and grade separations. Construction underway at East Harbour
Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail Extension Opens Across Lake Washington Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20260 A new section of the Link light rail has opened to passengers, completing a connection across Lake Washington and extending rail services between Seattle and surrounding communities. The project, known as the Crosslake Connection, finalises the 2 Line and introduces light rail services across a floating bridge for the first time
Canada: Alto Begins 2026 Environmental Studies for High-Speed Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20260 Alto has launched the next phase of its environmental field studies programme as part of ongoing work to develop a high-speed rail network in Canada. The company, working with its development partner Cadence, has said that the 2026 studies will focus on gathering environmental data along the corridor between Ottawa and
Australia: Two TBMs Delivered to Suburban Rail Loop’s Eastern Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20260 Webuild has announced the delivery of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) at the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East development site in Burwood. Assembly of the TBMs has now begun, with tunnelling set to commence later this year as the machines travel from Burwood towards the Glen Waverley station box. The two TBMs
Alstom to Provide Full Turnkey Solution for Belgrade Metro Line 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20260 Alstom has been awarded a 915 million EUR turnkey contract for the delivery of Belgrade’s Metro Line 1, connecting Makiško Polje to Karaburma and forming the first phase of the project. Set to be the first fully automated metro system in Serbia; the project is expected to alleviate surface congestion, cutting
TRU Teams to Deliver Engineering Works Between Huddersfield & Leeds Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20260 During the months of both May and June, Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) teams are set to deliver a wide variety of engineering works between Huddersfield and Leeds. Between Saturday 2 and Monday 25 May, 56 engineering trains will renew 6.2km of track, lay 21,000 tonnes of ballast and install 51 foundation
Canada: Why is Alto High-Speed Rail Not High-Frequency Rail? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20260 During its public consultations, Canada’s proposed high-speed rail project, Alto, has addressed why the federal government opted for high-speed rail (HSR) rather than high-frequency rail (HFR) along the Québec City–Toronto corridor. Officials say the decision followed a detailed comparison of the two options, focusing on their suitability for current and future travel
US: Alstom to Replace Skyway APM at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20260 Alstom has been awarded a contract to replace the existing Skyway automated people mover (APM) system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas. Valued at approximately 380 million EUR (437 million USD); the contract will see the company provide both operations and maintenance services for 15 years, as well
An Update on Plans to Redevelop New York Penn Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20260 US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Amtrak have shared an update on progress in the redevelopment of New York Penn Station. They confirmed that a joint venture led by AECOM, working with LiRo-Hill, has been chosen to manage the project. NJ TRANSIT has also joined as a key partner. New York
HS2 Ltd to Explore Project Simplification to Reduce Delays & Overall Cost Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20260 The Transport Secretary has requested HS2 Ltd explores options to simplify the construction and operation of the project in order to reduce delays and cut overall costs. As part of his overall reset of the project; CEO Mark Wild has stated he will explore options related to the speed of the
Kenya: Construction Begins on Naivasha–Kisumu Section of Standard Gauge Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 23, 20260 Construction has begun on the Naivasha–Kisumu section of Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), following a launch event led by the President of Kenya, William Ruto, on 19 March 2026. The ceremony took place at Narok Teachers Training College in Narok County. The President noted that the project forms part of the
Amey to Deliver Consultancy Services for Northern Powerhouse Rail Scheme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20260 Amey has been awarded a new contract with Network Rail for the delivery of multi-disciplinary railway consultancy services for the Leeds to Sheffield corridor as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail programme. The new contract, which was secured under Network Rail’s Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF), will see Amey provide
Singapore: LTA Awards Final Contract for Downtown Line 2 Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20260 The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has officially awarded the final civil contract for the Downtown Line 2 extension (DTL2e) to China Railway Tunnel Group Co. Ltd. The contract, valued at around 199 million SGD, will see China Railway Tunnel Group Co. Ltd. both design and construct tunnels between the existing Bukit
UK: New Stations Authorised at Willenhall and Darlaston Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 19, 20260 The Office of Rail and Road has authorised a set of two new stations at Willenhall and Darlaston in the West Midlands. The first two of five new stations to open in the West Midlands; Willenhall and Darlaston stations have now been added to the timetable for the hourly Shrewsbury to
Glasgow Central Station Partially Reopened to the Public Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20260 Network Rail has confirmed that Glasgow Central station’s high-level will partially reopen today, Wednesday 18 March. The re-opening of a portion of the station will allow the return of both a number of ScotRail and cross-border train services. Glasgow Central’s high-level has been partially reopened © Network Rail The station was first closed on
Ontario Acquires 205 Kilometres of Rail for Return of Northlander Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20260 The Ontario government has completed the acquisition of 205 kilometres of railway between North Bay and Washago as part of its plan to reinstate the Northlander passenger rail service in Northeastern Ontario. The purchase represents an investment of 138 million CAD and gives the province control over a continuous section of
HS2 Launches Final TBM Towards Euston Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20260 HS2 has officially commenced excavation work of the final tunnel bore on the 140-mile railway between central London and the West Midlands. The last of 11 tunnelling machines purpose-built for the project has now begun its drive from Old Oak Common station in west London towards Euston, the railway’s terminus. The TBM
Network Rail Unveils New Maintenance Depot in Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20260 A brand-new, 10 million GBP rail maintenance depot has been unveiled at Guide Bridge, Greater Manchester. The new facility will now be home to more than 120 Network Rail staff, and was built over the course of the last year. The site is situated in Guide Bridge and will also provide respite
KeolisAmey to Operate and Maintain Dublin’s Luas Light Rail System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20260 Keolis and Amey have officially been awarded the contract to both operate and maintain Dublin’s Luas light rail system. The move will see the companies partner with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the National Transport Authority (NTA) for seven years once the contract commences on 1 September 2026 – with an
NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak to Open First Track of New Portal North Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20260 On 16 March, NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak will begin operations on the first track of the new Portal North Bridge in Kearny, New Jersey. A ceremonial train ran over the bridge earlier this week, marking the transition from the 116-year-old Portal Bridge, which has been a frequent source of delays. The
Final HS2 Viaduct Segment Manufactured at Warwickshire Production Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 12, 20260 The final deck segment for HS2’s Delta junction has been manufactured at a purpose-built factory located alongside the M42 near Kingsbury, Warwickshire – the last of over 2,700 that will make up a complex triangular network of viaducts outside Birmingham. Each deck segment weighs up to 85 tonnes, and, once constructed,
Poland: Alstom to Install Signalling Solutions in Łódź High-Speed Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 12, 20260 Alstom has signed a new contract with PORR to execute a number of works related to the installation of railway traffic control devices in the newly-constructed long-distance tunnel in Łódź. The investment will form a key part of railway line no. 85, also known as railway ‘Y’, which by 2032 will
National Audit Office Demands Northern Powerhouse Rail ‘Aligns with Growth Plans’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20260 A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has stated that the government’s new plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail ‘must more closely align with national and local growth plans’. The report, which was published by the NAO earlier today, instructs the government to ‘involve better collaboration between central and local
HS2 Engineers Install Complete Longhole Viaduct Installation Ahead of Schedule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20260 HS2 engineers have successfully launched a 130-metre-long steel bridge into position over the Grand Union Canal, reopening it to the public seven days ahead of schedule. The operation began on Wednesday 4 March, and saw crews slide a 1,620-tonne deck across a country road, canal and towpath near Ufton in Warwickshire. HS2
First Phase of Construction on Cardiff Crossrail Ready to Begin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20260 Construction of a new tram-train route from Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay via Callaghan Square is set to commence as GRAHAM has been identified as the principal contractor. The new route marks a major milestone in the wider vision for Cardiff Crossrail, which, once complete, will provide a modern tram system
Amtrak to Open First Community Grant Round for B&P Tunnel Replacement Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20260 Amtrak will begin accepting applications on 23 March for the first round of community grants linked to the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program, which will modernise a critical rail corridor in Baltimore. The grants form part of a 50 million USD community investment commitment aimed at reducing the impact of large-scale construction
London Overground Expansion Moves Forward with West London Orbital Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20260 A funding package of up to 6.65 million GBP has been agreed to progress the next stage of the proposed West London Orbital rail line on the London Underground. Transport for London (TfL), four borough councils and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) will jointly finance the development
Colas Rail Begins Work on Phase 2 of Coventry’s Very Light Rail Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20260 Colas Rail UK’s Urban division has officially begun work on the second phase of Coventry’s Very Light Rail (CVLR) programme, which aims to deliver an 800-metre twin-track connection between Coventry Station and Coventry University Technology Park. Full approval was granted by Coventry City Council in January, and will see Colas Rail
Indian Railways Nears Full Electrification Amid Disruption to Gulf Oil Routes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20260 Indian Railways is approaching full electrification of its main network, a development set to reduce its exposure to volatile oil markets at a time of disruption to energy supplies from the Persian Gulf. The milestone comes as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted following the outbreak of conflict
Rail Baltica Advances Joint Procurement of Core Track Materials Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20260 Rail Baltica has advanced to the next phase of its consolidated procurement of construction materials, signing or preparing to finalise several framework agreements covering essential elements of the railway’s track superstructure. The joint procurement system, coordinated by RB Rail and implemented together with national delivery organisations in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania,
HS2 Engineers Complete Concrete Piles for Curzon Street Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20260 HS2 engineers have completed the final of over 2,000 concrete piles that will underpin the foundations of Birmingham’s Curzon Street Station. Main construction of Curzon Street, which will stretch for more than 400 metres between Moor Street station and Millennium Point, is now well underway. Aerial view of the Curzon Street site
Amtrak and NJ Transit Progress Work on Portal North Bridge Cutover Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20260 NJ Transit and Amtrak are advancing work to replace the 116-year-old Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River in New Jersey with a new fixed-span structure known as the Portal North Bridge. The replacement bridge has been designed to sit higher above the river, removing the need to open and close for
TfGM Announces Major Works Programme Along Tram Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20260 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced a new programme of work this year that aims to both increase & build capacity and resilience of its tracks, trams and overall workforce. Forming part of a wider 150 million GBP programme to maintain, upgrade, and improve tram infrastructure, the work will seek
Hitachi Rail to Play Key Role in Turin Metro Line 2 Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20260 Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract to both design and deliver rolling stock and signalling systems for the Rebaudengo–Politecnico section of Turin Metro Line 2 for its client, InfraTO. The project as a whole has been valued at 481.6 million EUR, of which 388.5 million EUR relates to the base
US DOT Announces $686 Million Fund to Upgrade Rail Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20260 The United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) has announced the availability of approximately 686 million USD in competitive grant funding to support upgrades to rail transit stations across the country. The funding will be distributed through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). It is intended to modernise some of the nation’s
Excavation Work Completed on Sydney Metro West Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20260 The Sydney Metro West project has reached a new milestone with the completion of carving work on the twin tunnels from Westmead to Hunter Street in Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD). Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Jessie smashed through solid rock into the future Hunter Street Station following a 34-month-long programme of
Excavation Work Completed on Sydney Metro West Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20260 The Sydney Metro West project has reached a new milestone with the completion of carving work on the twin tunnels from Westmead to Hunter Street in Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD). Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Jessie smashed through solid rock into the future Hunter Street Station following a 34-month-long programme of
LA Metro to Open First Section of D Line Extension on 8 May Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20260 The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has confirmed that Section 1 of its D Line Subway Extension Project will open to passengers on 8 May. The 3.92-mile extension will continue west from the current Wilshire/Western terminus in Koreatown, running beneath Wilshire Boulevard through Mid-Wilshire and into Beverly Hills. Three new
New Tram-Westtangente Line 14 Service Begins in Munich Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20260 The partial commissioning of the new Tram-Westtangente service has been marked in Munich’s Laim district, as Line 14 officially began operations. According to Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft (MVG), more than 5,000 visitors attended a citizens’ festival held on Laimer Anger on 28 February 2026. The event marked the first day of service on
California High-Speed Rail Cost Estimate Reduced by $1.7 Billion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20260 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released its Draft 2026 Business Plan for a 60-day public review and comment period, setting out updated cost projections and delivery proposals for the state’s high-speed rail programme. The estimated cost of delivering Phase 1 of the system, linking San Francisco with Los Angeles and
Construction Underway on New Stations for Riyadh Red Line Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20260 The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has begun constructing two new stations for the Riyadh Metro within King Saud University, as part of the Red Line extension project. The development marks a further stage in the planned expansion of the metro network in the Saudi capital. The Red Line extension
Construction Begins on Station at Toronto’s East Harbour Transit Hub Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 27, 20260 Work has started on the principal station building for the East Harbour Transit Hub, a major new interchange in the eastern part of Toronto. The hub is located east of the Don Valley Parkway and south of Eastern Avenue and is planned as a connection point for the Lakeshore East and
Egyptian Transport Minister Stresses Importance of New High-Speed Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20260 Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel Al Wazir, has stressed the importance of Egypt’s new high-speed rail network project and digital transformation in supporting both the transport and industrial sectors across the country. Speaking during a panel discussion at an event celebrating 125 of
New Government-Backed Deal to Enable Return of Regular Cross-Channel Rail Freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20260 A new Government-backed deal will see Network Rail and its platform development company, Platform4, take long-term control of the Barking Eurohub site in east London, paving the way for a potential return of regular cross-Channel rail freight. Announced today (Wednesday 25 February), the deal is hoped to support the return of
Work to Commence on Portishead–Bristol Line Restoration Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20260 Major work to restore the long-dormant railway linking Portishead and Bristol is set to commence this coming spring. The restoration of the Portishead Line is being funded by the Department for Transport, the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and North Somerset Council, and will be delivered by Network Rail, with
Work Underway on Stations for Melbourne Airport Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20260 Early designs for major new rail infrastructure linked to Melbourne Airport have been released, outlining a significant transformation of stations and tracks across the city’s west in the first stage of the Melbourne Airport Rail project. The plans focus on the West Footscray to Albion Rail Upgrade, a 4.1 billion AUD
Metrolinx Begins Construction on Four Ontario Line Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20260 Metrolinx has begun groundwork on four new stations for the Ontario Line in the eastern part of Toronto, marking further progress on the planned new metro route. Crews have commenced work on three stations — Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park and Don Valley — which will sit along an elevated stretch of
European ERTMS Coordinator Publishes Latest Update on Member State Deployment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20260 The European ERTMS Coordinator has officially published the Third Work Plan on the progress of European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) implementation across all EU Member States. The work plan highlights that whilst there has been progress and political commitment to ERTMS deployment; it has thus far been considered to have
India: Alstom Celebrates Commercial Operations on Namo Bharat Corridor & Meerut Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20260 Alstom has celebrated the commencement of commercial operations of the new balance stretch of the Namo Bharat corridor – India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) connecting Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut and the Meerut Metro, an urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) for the city of Meerut. The inauguration of the balance section of
SYSTRA & DB to Provide PMC Services for India’s First High-Speed Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20260 SYSTRA and DB Engineering & Consulting have been officially selected by the National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) to carry out the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contract for systems on the new Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail line. The joint venture will see the companies handle a PMC assignment for the deployment of
Australia Begins Development for Newcastle–Sydney High-Speed Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20260 The Australian Government has announced the start of development for Australia’s proposed high-speed rail line between Newcastle and Sydney. The scheme forms part of the government’s wider high-speed rail programme and plans to connect Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney with reduced journey times. Current plans indicate travel between Newcastle and
RB Rail Invites Feedback on Energy Subsystem Design in Latvia and Lithuania Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20260 RB Rail has announced a market consultation for Rail Baltica Energy Subsystem Design Expertise in Latvia and Lithuania. The planned procurement will aim to support both the next phase of technical development and the beginning of Detailed Design activities via the provision of independent technical review and the validation of electrification
Amtrak Begins Development on New & Upgraded Maintenance Facilities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20260 Amtrak has begun construction on a series of new and upgraded maintenance facilities across the United States. The new sites will support both the operator’s existing fleet and future generations of trainsets, with development set to include provisions to allow full trainsets to be inspected and serviced together. The new facilities will
Network Rail Celebrates Return of Trains to Manchester Piccadilly Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20260 Network Rail has announced the return of the first trains after a nine-day closure at Manchester Piccadilly station. The first trains travelled into the city just after 05:00 this morning (Monday 23 February) following a nine-day, multimillion-pound series of works were carried out to future-proof the station’s southern approach The works necessitated
France: New Tram Line B and BRT Line D Commence Service in Brest Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20260 The French city of Brest has inaugurated a second tramway line and a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, with both networks designed by SYSTRA. Tram Line B and BRT Line D were delivered under the project titled My Network Is Expanding, overseen by Brest métropole aménagement. Project management was carried
Swedish Transport Administration Awards Eastern Link Rail Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 20, 20260 The Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) has awarded two major construction contracts for the Eastern Link (Ostlänken), a planned high-capacity railway between Järna and Linköping. The contract covering Vagnhärad has been awarded to Hochtief Infrastructure GmbH Germany Sweden Branch, while the Skavsta contract will be delivered by Bouygues Travaux Publics. Both are
Alto Outlines Delivery Path for Québec City–Toronto High-Speed Rail Route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 20, 20260 Alto has set out how the Québec City–Toronto high-speed rail project will move from a broad planning corridor to a defined route, describing a staged delivery process that combines technical analysis, field studies and community input before any final alignment or land requirements are confirmed. Public consultations are underway on the
Northumberland Park Station Receives ORR Authorisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 20, 20260 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has officially authorised the fifth in a series of six new stations set to open as part of the Northumberland Line project. Northumberland Park Station in North Tyneside will now open on Sunday 22 February, with the line’s final station, Bedlington, expected to be
Austin Transit Partnership Selects Contractor for Light Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 19, 20260 Austin Transit Partnership has selected Austin Rail Constructors as the construction contractor for the city’s first light rail system, a decision that allows preparatory work and final design to move forward ahead of a planned start of construction in 2027. The appointment was approved by the partnership’s board during a meeting
Prime Minister Announces Long-Term Commitments for Welsh Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 19, 20260 The Prime Minister has announced his endorsement of new plans to modernise Welsh rail with with a long-term commitment to expand and improve infrastructure across the country. Formally endorsing the Transport for Wales vision for the future of Welsh rail; the Prime Minister has agreed that a framework for the pipeline
British Steel to Supply 36,000 Tonnes of Rail for Turkish High-Speed Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20260 British Steel will supply 36,000 tonnes of rail to the ERG International group in Turkey as part of a new 8-figure agreement. The order, which has been supported by UK Export Finance, will see the company provide materials to aid the creation of a new 599km high-speed electric railway line between
Egypt: Studies Advance to Extend Alexandria Metro Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20260 SYSTRA has secured a new contract in Egypt to carry out studies for planned extensions to the future metro line linking Alexandria with Aboukir on the Mediterranean coast. The agreement forms part of a wider programme to convert an existing suburban railway corridor into a regional metro route. The project is being
Scotland: Major Work Begins to Electrify Borders Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20260 Network Rail has announced that it will begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway on Saturday 21 February. Engineers will begin preparatory work ahead of piling on sections of the route set to be electrified between Newcraighall and Shawfair, and from Bowshank Tunnel to Tweedbank station. Work will begin on Saturday 21
California: Parsons Awarded Contract for Pomona–Claremont Light Rail Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20260 Parsons has been awarded a contract to carry out design and engineering work for a new light rail extension in eastern Los Angeles County, marking a further stage in the Foothill Gold Line project. The Parsons Transportation Group has received a 60 million USD, six-year contract from the Foothill Gold Line
TII Begins Selection Process for First Major Design & Build Contracts for MetroLink Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20260 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has begun the selection process of prospective bidders who have submitted tenders for major civil infrastructure packages for both the M401 and M402 MetroLink contracts. The contracts, which represent a key milestone in the ultimate delivery of the MetroLink programme, encompass the provision of the programme’s heavy
Romania: TERNA–Alstom JV Selected as Contractor for €1 Billion Rail Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20260 A joint venture comprised of TERNA and Alstom Romania has been selected as the contractor for two large-scale railway modernisation schemes in Romania, valued at approximately 1 billion EUR. Under the agreement, the consortium will carry out the design and full rehabilitation of two sections of the Craiova–Drobeta Turnu Severin–Caransebeș corridor.
CPK Seeks Contract Engineer for Port Polska Railway Node Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20260 Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has invited a mix of 20 companies and consortia to submit new contract engineering bids for the design and construction of the first stage of the railway node in the airport area of the Port Polska investment project. All bids must be submitted by 9 March, with
West of England to Develop Mass Transit Rail Link to Bristol Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 13, 20260 The West of England Combined Authority has unveiled a new Transport Vision that includes a high-capacity mass transit rail network connecting to Bristol Airport. Currently, the West of England is the largest city-region in the UK without a mass transit system or a firm commitment to building one. The new vision
TfL Unveils Two New Customer Toilets at Morden Underground Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 13, 20260 Transport for London (TfL) has officially unveiled a set of two new customer toilets at Morden Underground station. The facilities are part of the Mayor of London’s wider plans to invest 15 million GBP into toilets across the TfL network. The toilets are part of a wider £15 million investment plan to
Saudi Arabia and Qatar to Establish 785 km High-Speed Electric Rail Link Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 12, 20260 The Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia has approved an agreement to establish a high-speed electric rail service linking the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the State of Qatar. The decision was made during the Cabinet’s weekly session chaired by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz
AECOM and WSP to Provide Detailed Design Services for Sydney Metro West Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 12, 20260 AECOM and WSP have been appointed to deliver detailed design services for the Sydney Metro West Linewide Systems package, working with project lead and contractor John Holland. Sydney Metro West is a major rail infrastructure project linking Parramatta and the Sydney central business district. The line is intended to increase rail
Planning Permission Approved for Liverpool Street Station Redevelopment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20260 Planning permission has been approved for a large-scale redevelopment of Liverpool Street station, following a decision by the City of London Corporation’s Planning Committee on 10 February. The scheme, led by Network Rail, will increase capacity and improve accessibility at the station, which is currently used by around 118 million passengers
Alstom Celebrates Opening of Toronto’s Line 5 Eglinton Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20260 Line 5 Eglinton, a new light rail transit line running across midtown Toronto, opened to the public on 9 February. The route stretches for 19 kilometres along Eglinton Avenue, linking Mount Dennis in the west with Kennedy Station in the east. The line includes 25 stations and stops and provides connections
SYSTRA to Advise on Construction of Copenhagen M4 Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20260 SYSTRA Denmark has been awarded a new contract for Copenhagen metro operator Metroselskabet’s M4 line. To date, SYSTRA has been involved in the construction of all metro lines built in the Danish capital. SYSTRA will act in an advisory role during the line’s extension © SYSTRA Metro line M4 is set to be extended
Land Acquisition Process Begins for DART+ South West Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 9, 20260 Work has now officially begun on the formal land acquisition process for a set of 750 directly impacted landowners along Ireland’s DART+ South West route. All landowners have been issued with a Notice to Treat – a statutory step that formally initiates the land purchase process and confirms CIÉ’s intention to
Deutsche Bahn Begins Major Rail Corridor Renovations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 9, 20260 DB InfraGO has begun two major rail corridor renovation projects in North Rhine-Westphalia and Bavaria, commencing extensive infrastructure works on the Hagen–Wuppertal–Cologne and Nuremberg–Regensburg lines. Both schemes involve full route closures, diversions for long-distance and freight trains, and large-scale replacement bus services for regional passengers. DB InfraGO begins the renovation of the
North Carolina: Salisbury to Asheville Rail Line Promises $1 Billion Economic Boost Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 6, 20260 A proposed passenger rail corridor linking Salisbury and Asheville would generate thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity if developed, according to a new study by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Division. The Western North Carolina Rail Corridor Economic Impact Report examines the
US: Congress Pledges $94 Million Toward Mobility Projects for 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 6, 20260 The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) has applauded Congress for pledging 94.3 million USD worth of funding toward mobility related projects for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in the recently enacted transportation spending law. Part of a broader bill that seeks to provide federal investment for public
HS2: Porous Portals Completed on Northern End of Chiltern Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 6, 20260 HS2 has announced the completion of construction work on two large portal extensions at the northern end of the tunnel beneath the Chiltern Hills. The structures, which are known as porous portals, have been engineered to eliminate the possibility of trains creating a sonic boom when they enter the tunnel at
California High Speed Rail Moves Towards Track Laying Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 5, 20260 Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the completion of a key logistics facility for California’s high-speed rail project, enabling the next phase of construction to begin with the installation of track and systems. The Southern Railhead Facility, located near Wasco in Kern County, has been completed after a year of construction. The
TTC Announces Introductory Service Period for Line 5 Eglinton Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 5, 20260 The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has announced an introductory service period for Line 5 Eglinton, beginning this Sunday (8 February). The period marks the final step toward a full line launch, which will see regularly scheduled service one it demonstrates a degree of both reliability and performance deemed satisfactory to the
Alstom Signs New Contract with PLK SA for Point Machine Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20260 Alstom has signed a new, four-year agreement with PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. for ongoing inspections and overhauls of Onvia Switch electric point machines used across the Polish network. Active between 2026 and 2029; the main scope of the contract covers almost 3,500 inspections and overhauls, with an option for an
Construction Nears Completion on Ontario’s Northlander Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20260 The Ontario government has announced that construction is almost complete on the Northlander rail line, following over 100 million CAD in investments. The project supports the return of Northlander passenger rail service to northeastern Ontario later this year. A rendering of the new Northlander trainset © Ontario Government Construction is underway along the rail
Indian Railways Plans Record Investment in High-Speed Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20260 Indian Railways will receive a record capital expenditure of 2,93,030 crore INR (35.3 billion USD) in the Union Budget 2026–27, focusing on high-speed rail, freight efficiency, and passenger safety. This investment will establish seven new high-speed rail corridors spanning nearly 4,000 kilometres and connecting major cities including Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru,
Melbourne Welcomes Big Switch on Metro Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20260 Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel has officially welcomed its first peak hour commuters, with the Big Switch now having turned on extra services for the dedicated Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines. Thus far; more than 800,000 passengers have visited the new stations, and trains have travelled over 64,000 kilometres through the tunnel since
Parsons Awarded Design & Engineering Contract for Foothill Gold Line Claremont Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 2, 20260 The board of directors for the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority have voted unanimously to award the design and engineering services contract for the Claremont Extension of the Metro A Line light rail system to the engineering firm of Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. A decision was made following a lengthy and
Rome’s Metro Line C Extension to Be Built Under €776 Million Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 2, 20260 The Metro C Consortium, led by Webuild with Vianini Lavori, has been awarded a 776 million EUR contract to design and build the T1 section of Rome’s Metro Line C extension. The T1 section will connect the Clodio/Mazzini and Farnesina stations in the northern part of the city, extending public transport
BLT Launches Partially Automated Services Along Waldenburg Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 2, 20260 BLT Baselland Transport AG has become the very-first Swiss railway company to begin operating partially automated GoA2 services along the Waldenburg Railway. The transition has been made possible due to the installation of modern signalling technology from Stadler, and was approved by the Swiss Federal Office of Transport (FOT). The line is
US: Hudson Tunnel Construction to Pause Without Restored Federal Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 30, 20260 The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has said construction of the Hudson Tunnel Project will be paused if federal funding disbursements do not resume in the coming days. The company has informed contractors that funds for current construction will be exhausted by 6 February. Contractors will spend the next two weeks winding
Canada: Ontario Begins Work on Bowmanville GO Rail Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 29, 20260 The Ontario government has started construction on the Bowmanville Extension of GO Transit, a project that will extend the Lakeshore East line by nearly 19 kilometres into Durham Region. The extension is expected to provide regular, two-way service throughout the day, connecting communities from Oshawa to Bowmanville and linking residents to
Hitachi to Supply Advanced Technologies for Sydney Metro West Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 28, 20260 Hitachi Rail has announced receipt of a significant new contract to supply advanced technologies for the Sydney Metro West project, an infrastructure plan which aims to connect Greater Parramatta to the Sydney Central Business District (CBD) via a new 24-kilometre underground metro line. Hitachi Rail will provide all Central Control Systems
HS2 Begins Tunnelling Between Old Oak Common and Euston Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20260 HS2 Ltd has celebrated the launch of the project’s latest tunnel boring machine (TBM), which has started its passage from Old Oak Common toward Euston station – marking a key milestone in the delivery of the new, high-speed rail line. The portion of the route itself has been deemed ‘essential’ by
CAF to Modernise Helsinki Metro with New CBTC System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20260 CAF has been awarded a new contract from Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd, Helsinki City Transport, and Länsimetro Ltd to modernise the entire signalling system on the Helsinki metro. The work will see the full implementation of CAF’s CBTC (Communications-Based Train Control) system, OPTIO, across the city’s network. CAF will install its CBTC