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
UK: Scarborough Station Restoration Nears Completion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20260 Network Rail has announced that the year-long restoration of Scarborough station is almost complete, with the 14 million GBP project having seen the installation of a new roof, drainage systems and restored stonework. The station, which has remained open to passengers throughout the work, is set to receive a fully refurbished
Underground Rail Option Approved for LA Metro’s Sepulveda Pass Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20260 Los Angeles County officials have approved an underground heavy rail option for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project, which is set to improve public transport between the San Fernando Valley and the Westside. The decision by the Metro Board identifies this option as the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the corridor. The proposed
US: 2 Line Crosslake Connection to Open on 28 March Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20260 Sound Transit has announced that the new Crosslake Connection will open for passenger service on 28 March, completing the 2 Line that will cross Lake Washington and connect with the 1 Line at International District/Chinatown Station – creating one fully integrated regional light rail system. Operating between Lynwood and Redmond; the
BNSF Celebrates Opening of New Intermodal Facility in Oklahoma City Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20260 Last Thursday (22 January) saw BNSF Railway and Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. gather to celebrate the official opening of the Class I railroad’s new intermodal facility in Oklahoma City. Those in attendance included ODOT Executive Director Tim Gatz, Oklahoma City mayor David Holt and other legislative leaders and public-private partners, all
Transport Secretary Signs Agreement with Greater Manchester on Northern Powerhouse Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 23, 20260 The UK Transport Secretary has signed a formal agreement with Greater Manchester confirming joint work on plans for a new railway linking Liverpool and Manchester via Warrington as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme. The agreement follows the Chancellor’s recent announcement of up to 45 billion GBP of funding
Etihad Rail Unveils New Stations on UAE Railway Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 23, 20260 Etihad Rail has unveiled details of the UAE’s first fully integrated national passenger railway network, which will connect 11 cities and regions through a series of strategically located stations. With the first four stations previously announced in early 2025 (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah), Etihad Rail has revealed the remaining
How the Transpennine Route Upgrade Supports Northern Powerhouse Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 23, 20260 Last week, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves confirmed 1.1 billion GBP in funding to revive the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) project. The funding will support planning, development and design work, with benefits expected to be delivered from the 2030s. Meanwhile, Network Rail has emphasised that the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)
Rail Baltica to Construct Region’s Largest Rolling Stock Depot in Estonia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 22, 20260 Rail Baltic Estonia has announced plans to build a rolling stock depot in Rae municipality, Harju County, with construction expected to be completed by the end of 2028. The facility will centralise the maintenance, repair, and operation of the future high-speed railway’s rolling stock in Estonia. Rail Baltica to build Baltic region’s
Poland: Power Supply Agreement Signed for Warsaw–Łódź High-Speed Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20260 Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has contracted Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE) to provide power connections for the high-speed rail line between Warsaw and Łódź, forming part of Poland’s Port Polska investment programme. CPK and PSE will work together to connect traction substations on the route to the national transmission grid. The total value
HS2 Completes Construction of Chiltern Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20260 HS2 Ltd has announced that construction work has now been completed on the line’s longest tunnel, bringing to an end a project that began nearly five years ago. The Chiltern tunnel, which will soon be fitted with tracks and overhead equipment during a later phase of the project, is set to
Deutsche Bahn Launches Action Programme for German Train Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20260 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has launched an immediate action programme aimed at improving safety and cleanliness at train stations across Germany, starting with 25 locations nationwide. The initiative was formally presented at Berlin Central Station by DB chief executive Evelyn Palla and Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder. The programme forms part of the
RCRC Awards Contract for Riyadh Metro Red Line Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20260 The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has awarded a contract to design and construct an extension to the Red Line of the Riyadh Metro. The project will add 8.4 kilometres to the existing line and include the construction of five new stations. The extension will run from King Saud University
REM Completes Test Run on Line to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20260 The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) has operated for the first time on the new airport branch to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. The run marks the start of track and communications system validation on the final segment of the network. The REM is a large-scale automated light rail network being built to serve
Amtrak’s Portal North Bridge Enters Final Phase of Construction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 16, 20260 Amtrak has announced plans for critical work to ‘cutover’, or, transfer one track of rail service from Portal Bridge in Kearny, New Jersey, to the new Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River. The work has been deemed essential by Amtrak, who believes it will advance long-term reliability and capacity improvements
Northern Powerhouse Rail Returns – The Rail Industry Reacts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 16, 20260 Earlier this week; the Government announced new plans to construct a new rail route between Liverpool and Manchester, effectively reviving the long-dormant Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) project. The new route, which will run services via Manchester Airport and Warrington; will form part of the first phase of the project, which will
Singapore’s LTA Awards First Tunnelling Contract for Downtown Line 2 Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 16, 20260 Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the first civil engineering contract for the Downtown Line 2 Extension (DTL2e), marking the start of major construction activity on the project. The contract, valued at approximately 326 million SGD, covers the design and construction of tunnels between the future DE1 station and the
Sydney Metro Train Completes Inaugural Journey on M1 Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 16, 20260 Sydney Metro has celebrated the completion of the first trip along the entire length of the M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line from Tallawong to Bankstown. The inaugural journey saw a Metro train stop at all 31 stations on the 66-kilometre route, hitting speeds of 100 km/h on the new section
California Directs $202 Million Towards Lower-Emission Rail and Transit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20260 California is investing 202 million USD in rail and public transport projects aimed at reducing emissions and improving mobility in communities most affected by air pollution. The funding has been awarded to 143 local projects through the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP), which forms part of the state’s California Climate
Services Resume on West Coast Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20260 The West Coast Main Line has officially reopened following the completion of multiple journey improvement projects carried out since the start of 2026. Passenger services along the northern half of Britain’s mixed-use passenger and freight route resumed today (15 January) after 14 days of essential upgrades, the biggest of all being
Greater Manchester Leaders Welcome Northern Powerhouse Rail Revival Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20260 A number of Greater Manchester’s leaders have expressed satisfaction at the government’s plans for the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR). The plan, which amongst other improvements will see a new rail route constructed between Manchester and Liverpool, is set to strengthen connections between the aforementioned cities, alongside Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield,
Mobile Coverage Expands Across London Underground Stations and Tunnels Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20260 More stations and tunnels within London’s Underground network now have access to 4G and 5G mobile services, following further progress by Transport for London (TfL) and Boldyn Networks. Coverage has recently gone live at stations including Euston Square, Cannon Street and Battersea Power Station. Alongside the completed Elizabeth line, 62 of
UK: Coventry to Trial Very Light Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20260 Coventry City Council has approved a new demonstrator line for Coventry University’s Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) network in a bid to showcase the potential benefits of the technology. An initial 800-metre-long section is set to run from Coventry Railway Station to Coventry University’s Technology Park, with a new service area
PANYNJ Begins Guideway Construction on AirTrain Newark Replacement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20260 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has begun the next phase of its 3.5 billion USD AirTrain Newark replacement project, with construction starting this month on the guideway and track structure between the Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station and the P4 station. The new automated AirTrain
UK: Work to Resume on White Rose Rail Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20260 Work is set to resume on the part-finished White Rose rail station following the resolution of legacy issues by the combined efforts of both the rail industry and West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Announced by Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin; work will now resume on the construction of highways and access
Government Announces New Rail Route Between Liverpool and Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20260 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced Government plans to construct a new rail route between Liverpool and Manchester, marking a key milestone in the establishment of the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) project. Running via Manchester Airport and Warrington; the new route will form part of the first phase of the
Network Rail Releases Fly-Through of Liverpool Street Station Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20260 Network Rail has released a fly-through video of its plans to transform London Liverpool Street into a modern, all-encompassing transport hub. Following almost 2,000 individual comments on a public consultation regarding the plans; the proposals have thus far attracted significant public support, with over 1,000 people registering their backing on the
Alstom Completes Latest Stage of Cambridge Resignalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20260 Alstom has announced the delivery of Stage 2 of the Cambridge Resignalling, Relock and Recontrol (C3R) project, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of the region’s railway infrastructure. Delivery of the 130 million GBP project, which was awarded to Alstom in 2022, was predominately carried out over the Christmas period;
Network Rail Completes Signalling Overhaul in Carlisle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 9, 20260 Network Rail has celebrated the completion of an overhaul of the West Coast Main Line’s signalling system in Carlisle. The project saw Network Rail invest 61 million GBP into the Kingmoor resignalling project in order to modernise 1960s systems and install new technology. Work on the project first began in April 2025 ©
European Union Pledges €175 Million in Funding for Bar-Golubovci Railway Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20260 The European Union has announced a 175.6 million EUR financial package for the reconstruction of 39km of the Bar–Golubovci railway line – a critical portion of Rail Route 4 on the extended TEN-T Core Network. Connecting Belgrade to the Port of Bar, the corridor links Montenegro and the Western Balkans with
LTA Singapore Awards Contract for NS3A Station and Viaduct on North-South Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20260 The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore has awarded the civil contract for the design and construction of the NS3A station and viaduct on the North-South Line (NSL) to Obayashi Corporation. The contract is valued at approximately 281 million SGD (219 million USD). Construction is scheduled to begin in the first
Works Begin to Safeguard Folkestone Warren Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20260 Works have begun to safeguard the South Eastern Railway line through Folkestone Warren, with the railway set to remain open to passengers whilst essential improvements are carried out. The essential works will see a temporary closure of both the Western beach and walkway in order to allow the project to proceed
Telent to Provide Support & Maintenance for Northern Station Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20260 Telent has been awarded a new, three-year contract to deliver both specialist support and maintenance services to Northern Train Limited’s (NTL) station network. The agreement will render Telent responsible for the maintenance of more than 12,000 critical Station Information and Security Systems (SISS) assets, including CCTV, Customer Information Screens (CIS), Public
Network Rail Completes Infrastructure Works Across Kent, Sussex and South London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20260 Network Rail has celebrated the completion of a number of key infrastructure upgrades across Kent, Sussex and south London – all of which were finalised over the festive period. Works were carried out over a period of 12 days, and included the refurbishment of track and equipment at switches and crossing/points
Alstom Completes £49 Million Signalling Upgrade on Portsmouth Direct Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20260 Alstom has announced the successful delivery of new signalling, first-of-type level crossings and a wealth of other assets on the Portsmouth Direct line, which runs between Farncombe in Surrey and Petersfield in Hampshire. The 49 million GBP project has seen the upgrade of a section of UK railway first built over
Network Rail Completes £7 Million Freight Improvement Works in Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20260 Network Rail has announced the completion of 7 million GBP worth of rail improvements in North Lanarkshire, with works set to strengthen one of Scotland’s most crucial freight corridors. Mossend acts as a vital hub for moving goods across the country, and is home to a set of three major freight
Four Major Contracts Awarded to Progress Sydney Metro West Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 5, 20260 Sydney Metro has awarded a set of four large contracts to companies aiding in the development of the city’s Sydney Metro West project. The four contracts concern the delivery of track, installation of rail systems, construction of maintenance facilities, design, rolling stock and more. Four major contracts have now been awarded development
MTA Completes Citywide Subway Refurbishment Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 2, 20260 The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit has announced the completion of a series of refurbishment projects across the city’s subway system. Works include the installation of new LED light fixtures across all 472 subway stations, repainting and replacement of tiles, removal of 1,460 tonnes of bagged garbage and