Canada: Contract Awarded for Yonge North Subway Extension Tunnelling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20250 Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded a 1.4 billion CAD contract to North End Connectors for the advance tunnelling component of the Yonge North Subway Extension. The project involves the design, construction, and financing of twin tunnels stretching 6.3 kilometres from Finch Station on Toronto Transit Commission’s Line 1 to a
New Platform Opens at Washington Union Station for Amtrak and VRE Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20250 A new boarding platform and track at Washington Union Station have officially opened for service, increasing rail capacity and operational flexibility. Designated as Track 22, the facility will primarily serve Virginia Railway Express (VRE) services, in addition to Amtrak’s long-distance and Virginia-specific routes that connect to the Northeast Corridor. Track 22 at
LTG Infra Signs Three Contracts for 77km of Rail Baltica Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20250 LTG Infra has signed three contracts worth 235 million EUR for a number of significant construction works, including 10km of rail installation between Šveicarija and Žeimiai and an 18.9km embankment from Kaunas to Šveicarija. The rail installation will be carried out by joint venture partners Leonhard Weiss International of Germany and
Court Dismisses Deutsche Bahn’s Stuttgart 21 Appeal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20250 The Administrative Court of Appeal of Baden-Württemberg has rejected Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) appeal of a 2024 judgment concerning the financing of the Stuttgart 21 infrastructure project. The decision confirms that the State of Baden-Württemberg bears no financial responsibility for the project’s substantial cost overruns. The court upheld an earlier ruling by the
Three Firms Shortlisted for Austin Light Rail Design and Construction Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20250 Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has announced the three firms shortlisted to proceed to the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage for the next phase of the Austin Light Rail project. The firms were selected following a structured Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process. They will now be invited to submit detailed proposals covering
Alstom Inaugurates First Signalling Hub in Astana Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20250 Alstom has inaugurated its first signalling competencies centre in the CIS region, located in Astana. The new strategic centre has been constructed in order to support the digitalisation of Kazakhstan’s railway network via the use of advanced signaling technologies and local engineering development. The new hub will be equipped with Alstom’s interlocking
UK: Church Fenton to York Rail Line Fully Electrified in TRU Milestone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20250 The electrification of the Church Fenton to York rail line has now been completed, enabling electric TransPennine Express (TPE) trains to run from Manchester Victoria to Stalybridge and Church Fenton to York. The work forms part of the 11 billion GBP government-funded TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU), which aims to reduce journey times
TfGM Begins Procurement Process for Metrolink Infrastructure Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20250 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched the procurement process for a major infrastructure contract that could be worth up to 1.6 billion GBP over a 12-year period. The contract will support the continued operation and development of the Metrolink network, as well as improvements to rail accessibility across the city
DB Begins Extensive Upgrade Works on Hamburg–Berlin Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20250 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has commenced the general renovation of the rail corridor between Hamburg and Berlin. The nine-month construction programme involves the comprehensive modernisation of the track and station infrastructure. The works are part of DB’s S3 corridor renovation programme and are being delivered by DB InfraGO. Deutsche Bahn starts general renovation
Alstom to Supply Urbalis Signalling System in Singapore Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20250 Alstom has been selected to deliver a new high-capacity driverless signalling system for stations on the Land Transport Authority of Singapore’s East West Line. The line will connect to the Thomson-East Coast Line extension (TELe). Metro de Málaga control centre, where they use Alstom’s Urbalis CBTC solution for the operation © Alstom The contract
Interborough Express Brooklyn–Queens Rail Link Moves Into Design Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20250 New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the Interborough Express (IBX) rail link has moved from planning to active development, with design and engineering work now underway. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board has approved a joint venture between Jacobs and HDR to lead the next phase of the project. Rendering
Sydney Metro West Tunnelling Reaches 90% Completion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20250 Tunnelling for the Sydney Metro West project has reached 90% completion following the arrival of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) at the metro station site in Parramatta. Whilst TBM Dorothy reached the station site last week; TBM Betty has already begun its final stretch of tunnel excavation to Westmead following its
ÖBB Electrifies First Section of Styrian Western Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20250 ÖBB has completed the electrification of the first section of the Styrian Western Railway from Graz – Wettmannstätten – Wies/Eibiswald. Commissioning is scheduled to take place on 4 August, bringing significant improvements for regional rail transport. The electrification of the Styrian Western Railway is one of Austria’s largest electrification and modernisation projects,
Sound Transit Advances Opening of Federal Way Link Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20250 The Sound Transit Board has approved plans to advance the opening of the Federal Way Link Extension in the Seattle metropolitan area, aiming to begin passenger service as early as winter 2025. The extension will add approximately eight miles of light rail service south from Angle Lake to Federal Way, including three
Portugal: Agreements Signed for Lisbon-Porto High-Speed Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20250 Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) has signed the first concession agreement and initial financing tranche for its planned high-speed rail connection between Lisbon and Porto. A 30-year concession contract has been signed between Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) and Avan Norte – Gestão da Ferrovia de Alta Velocidade, a consortium led by LusoLAV.
LA Metro A Line Extension to Pomona to Open on 19 September Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20250 LA Metro has confirmed that its A Line light rail service will extend to Pomona from 19 September 2025. This addition will serve four new stations in the San Gabriel Valley, improving public transport links to key destinations including schools, parks, and cultural centres. The A Line Extension to Glendora, San Dimas,
NJ TRANSIT Issues RFQ for New Rail Maintenance Facility in Clifton Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20250 NJ TRANSIT has published a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the final design, construction, and commissioning of a new Northern Rail Maintenance-of-Way (MOW) Facility. The project, located in Clifton, New Jersey, marks a significant step in replacing the existing Wood-Ridge facility, which has been prone to flooding and is no longer
Australia: Preparations Begin for Sunshine Station Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20250 Geotechnical investigations have begun as part of preparations for major improvements at Sunshine Station in the west of Melbourne. Crews on-site have commenced both the testing of soil and locating of underground utilities which are set to inform both the design and construction of two new platforms at Sunshine Station. Crews on-site
CPK Completes Launching Chamber for Poland’s Longest High-Speed Rail Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20250 Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has completed the launching chamber for Poland’s longest high-speed rail (HSR) tunnel. This marks a significant step forward in the development of the Warsaw–Łódź section of Poland’s new HSR network. Located in the Retkinia district of Łódź, the chamber will serve as the starting point for a
UK: Hitachi Rail Signs 15-Year Supertram Renewal Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20250 Hitachi Rail has signed a new 15-year Technology Partner Framework Agreement with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). The Agreement, which establishes Hitachi Rail as SYMCA’s long-term strategic technology partner for its Supertram network, will see Hitachi Rail support the renewal of integral Supertram systems, providing a number of digital
Sydney Metro: Bankstown Station Reaches 80% Completion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20250 The first major transport interchange in southwest Sydney is beginning to take shape as the conversion of Bankstown Station has reached 80% completion. Converted as part of the Sydney Metro project, the work has seen more than 100 people on-site each day delivering upgrades to bring the century-old station up to
AECOM to Deliver Hong Kong Section of Hong Kong–Shenzhen Western Rail Link Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20250 AECOM’s joint venture with AtkinsRéalis has been awarded a consultancy contract for the Hong Kong Section of the Hong Kong–Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu–Qianhai). The contract was awarded by the Highways Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government. The project is intended to improve transport connectivity between Hong
Irish Rail Awards Contract for Major Rail Infrastructure Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20250 Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has appointed Jacobs to support a major rail infrastructure programme in Ireland. The project focuses on modernising and expanding a key regional and intercity corridor from Galway to Portarlington, spanning approximately 140 kilometres (87 miles) with connections to Dublin. The programme aims to improve capacity, journey times,
UK: Okehampton Interchange Station Begins to Take Shape Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20250 Network Rail has released a series of images showing the first six months of progress on the new Okehampton Interchange station. The station, which is set to open in 2026, is the latest addition to the Dartmoor Line, which connects West Devon, Torridge and North Cornwall with Exeter. The staton is set
US DOT Opens Discussions on Surface Transportation Reauthorization Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20250 US Secretary of Transportation, Sean P. Duffy convened Congressional members, state departments of transportation and key infrastructure stakeholders in Washington for a national conference ahead of the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization process. The event aimed to build consensus on priorities for renewing federal transportation legislation, which is due to expire in
European Commission Sets Milestones for Rail Baltica Completion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20250 The European Commission has established key milestones and deadlines for completing the Rail Baltica cross-border railway project. The decision was unanimously supported by all Member States and is aimed at integrating Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania into the European railway network by 2030. Rail Baltica will construct an electrified, European-standard double-track railway in
Construction Begins on Second Phase of Singapore’s Cross Island Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20250 Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced that construction is underway on Phase 2 of the Cross Island Line (CRL), which will further expand Singapore’s rail network. Phase 2 of the CRL (CRL2) will add 15 kilometres to the 29-kilometre Phase 1 segment currently under development. The second phase will include
Governor Newsom Signs Reforms Accelerating Rail Development in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20250 Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a sweeping legislative package that redefines California’s approach to housing and infrastructure delivery, with major implications for rail-oriented projects across the state. The reforms, embedded in Assembly Bill 130 and Senate Bill 131, overhaul environmental review processes, fast-track permitting, and introduce new financing and
London St. Pancras Highspeed & Eurostar Propose Capacity Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20250 London St. Pancras Highspeed has signed a letter of intent with Eurostar to mark the beginning of steps to expand capacity at St. Pancras International. The announcement comes following an independent study commissioned in late 2024 that explored how the station could evolve to meet ever-expanding passenger growth. St Pancras International Station ©
Siemens Opens Expanded Train Factory in Munich-Allach Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20250 Siemens has celebrated the opening of its newly expanded train factory in Munich-Allach. The factory, which is both one of the most modern train production sites in Europe and a key asset in Siemens Mobility’s Euorpean service network, has seen investments of around 250 million EUR into new buildings, production facilities
Amtrak Releases Updated Map of Major Infrastructure Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20250 Amtrak is progressing a wide-ranging programme of infrastructure improvements across the United States. A publicly available, regularly updated map outlines its planned and active projects, offering transparency and insight into the modernisation efforts. These projects form part of Amtrak’s broader ambition to become a modern and efficient intercity passenger rail operator.
Network Rail Issues Birmingham Travel Advice Ahead of Black Sabbath Farewell Show Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20250 Network Rail has issued travel advice ahead of a busy weekend in Birmingham as local legends Black Sabbath are planned to take their final bow at Villa Park this Saturday. The event is just one of several huge gatherings in the city over the weekend which also includes England v India
CPK Signs Contract for Construction of High-Speed Rail Tunnel in Łódź Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20250 Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has contracted PORR to construct the 4.6-kilometre high-speed rail tunnel under the city of Łódź. The tunnel, which will measure 14 metres in diameter, is set to become the longest and widest rail tunnel in Poland, constructed in a single section using a tunnel boring machine (TBM).
Hitachi Rail Completes Delivery of New London Underground Signalling System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20250 Hitachi Rail has completed work on the deployment of a new signalling system on the London Underground’s Circle, District, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines. The deployment, which has been regarded as one of the most challenging technical upgrades of Transport for London’s Four Lines Modernisation (4LM) project, is also the
HS2: TBM Anne Completes Final Stretch of Northolt Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20250 HS2 has completed the final 3.4-mile stretch of excavation of the main 8.4-mile Northolt Tunnel under London, hitting a major milestone in the construction of infrastructure for the service. Completed by the fourth of four tunnel boring machines (TBMs) on 26 June; the twin-bore tunnel is the second longest on the
DB InfraGO AG Installs Digital Control System for Rail Operations Scheduling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20250 DB InfraGO AG has completed the installation of a unified digital control system for rail operations scheduling, replacing its previous decentralised software system. Carried out as part of the PRISMA programme (Programme Redesign Information Systems Operation and Modernisation of Architecture), both the operation centres and network control centre have been fitted
New West Yorkshire Trial to Aid Blind Passengers with Temporary Travel Pass Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20250 A new trial throughout West Yorkshire will see LNER, Northern and TransPennine Express collaborate to provide journey experience improvements for blind customers throughout the region. The new trial will be carried out as part of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS). Customers walking through a gateline at Manchester Victoria station © Northern The
Sweden: Alstom Completes Delivery of ERTMS on Malmbanan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20250 Alstom has completed both the delivery and commission of the ERTMS on the Iron Ore Line (known locally as Malmbanan), a key rail line for Swedish freight transport. The system’s implementation marks the first deployment of the system outside of the country’s ERTMS pilot lines. The Iron Ore Line is Sweden’s northernmost
Network Rail Approves Accessibility Improvements at Southend East Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20250 Network Rail has awarded a new contract to Octavius for the improvement of accessibility at Southend East station for c2c passengers, the second it has awarded the civil engineering company within the past month. Upgrades for the station include the installation of two new lifts and an accessible footbridge in order
Main Structure Completed for High-Speed Rail Bridge in Southern China Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20250 The main structure of the longest span tied-arch bridge currently under construction on China’s high-speed rail network has been completed. This milestone marks a key stage in the development of the Yulinbei–Cenxidong section of the Nanning–Zhuhai High-Speed Railway. Located on the stretch crossing the G65 Baoji–Maoming Expressway, the tied-arch bridge is
Network Rail, Freshwave & Neos Partner to Strengthen UK Signal Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20250 Network Rail, Freshwave and Neos Networks have formed a new partnership to eliminate signal blackspots along Britain’s rail network. The partnership will see the three companies come together to provide a substantial upgrade to Britain’s rail telecoms infrastructure. Private investments into the project are expected to save the taxpayer around £300m © Network
Canada: Metrolinx Completes Bradford GO Station Upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20250 Metrolinx has announced the completion of major upgrades at Bradford GO Station, improving connectivity for passengers travelling between Simcoe County, York Region, Barrie, and Toronto. The works are part of the wider GO Expansion programme, which aims to expand and modernise transit infrastructure across the region. The upgraded station includes a new
Network Rail Awards Contracts for 450,000 Tonnes of Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20250 Network Rail has signed a new set of contracts for the provision of nearly 450,000 tonnes of rail until 2030. The contracts, which will be active from 1 July, have been awarded to British Steel, Saarstahl Rail and Voestalpine, with Arcelor Mittal also now able to supply rail on an ad-hoc
HDR Appointed to Lead Design of California’s High Desert Rail Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20250 Engineering firm, HDR has been appointed by the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency to deliver design and advisory services for a new intercity passenger rail line in Southern California. The 54-mile corridor will link Palmdale in Los Angeles County with Victorville in San Bernardino County, forming part of the wider
Hitachi Rail to Oversee Signalling System Installation at Kapikule Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20250 Hitachi Rail is set to design, supply and supervise the installation of core signalling systems for Kapikule Station in Türkiye. The contract has been awarded by KOLİN İNŞAAT TURİZM SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş. and will see the installation of Interlocking (IXL), Centralised Traffic Control (CTC), Train Detection (Track Circuits) and ETCS
Construction Underway at East Harbour Transit Hub in Toronto Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20250 Major construction has commenced on the East Harbour Transit Hub in Toronto’s east end, which will provide a new interchange connecting GO Transit services with the future Ontario Line. The East Harbour Transit Hub will link the Lakeshore East and Stouffville GO lines with the Ontario Line. This integration is expected
Alstom to Supply ROCS on Halkali-Kapikule High-Speed Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20250 Alstom has signed a contract to supply a Rigid Overhead Catenary System (ROCS) on RESA A.Ş’ Halkali-Kapikule high-speed line. The first of its kind to be installed within Türkiye; the ROCS is set to be implemented on the line’s Halkali-Ispartakule section, creating a link between both Türkiye and Europe. Halkalı-Kapıkule High-Speed Line
AVA Bridge: A New Era for Accessible, Sustainable Footbridges Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20250 By Andy Backhouse, Technical Manager, Outokumpu More than a thousand small and medium-sized railway stations in the UK have no pedestrian footbridges, while many existing bridges are in disrepair and need urgent replacement. Since the 1960s, bridges have typically been designed individually and built on-site. It’s time-consuming, costly and carbon-intensive. With mounting
UK Government Commits to HS2 Project Reset Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20250 The UK government has confirmed it will accept all recommendations of the James Stewart review into the HS2 project, with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander unveiling a reset plan that aims to restore control and rebuild public confidence. The review, commissioned in October 2024, highlighted long-standing issues in the management of HS2.
TBM Emily Completes 3.4 Mile Journey Beneath London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20250 The third of four tunnel boring machines (TBMs) has completed its 3.4 mile drive beneath the ground at Green Park Way in Greenford, West London, moving HS2 closer to completion of the capital’s Northolt Tunnel. The TBM, Emily, was first launched in February 2024, and has now completed the excavation of
SYSTRA to Support New High-Speed Rail Line in South-West France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20250 SYSTRA France has been appointed by SNCF Réseau to provide general and technical project management assistance for the New South-West Line (Ligne Nouvelle Sud-Ouest, LNSO), a major high-speed rail development linking Bordeaux with Toulouse and Dax. Awarded by the GPSO Agency, the nine-year contract will see SYSTRA involved in all phases
Coventry University Supports Next Stage of Very Light Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20250 Coventry University’s Research Centre for Future Transport and Cities is contributing to the development of Coventry’s Very Light Rail (CVLR) system by helping to assess public responses to the new transport mode. The centre will gather and analyse feedback from passengers using the city’s CVLR demonstrator. The Coventry Very Light Rail initiative
Metrolinx Launches Contest to Name Ontario Line Tunnel Boring Machines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20250 Metrolinx has launched a public naming contest for the pair of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) that will help construct the downtown segment of the Ontario Line in Toronto. The two machines, each custom-built for the project, recently arrived in Canada after being assembled, tested, and disassembled in Schwanau, Germany. They will
Alstom to Upgrade Railway Signalling Systems for Metro de Sevilla Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20250 Alstom has signed a new contract with Metro de Sevilla for both the maintenance and upgrade of its railway signalling systems, covering trackside equipment and onboard equipment. The contract will also see Alstom renew interlockings, provide hardware upgrades and tools for fixed trackside balises, necessary spare parts and repair stock for
LAX/Metro Transit Centre Station Officially Opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20250 The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has officially opened the LAX/Metro Transit Centre Station, providing a new rail and bus connection near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Located at the intersection of Aviation Boulevard and 96th Street, the station is served by the Metro C and K lines, several municipal
Network Rail Announces Nine Day Line Closure Between Redhill and Tonbridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20250 Network Rail has announced a nine-day closure of the line between Redhill and Tonbridge as work is carried out to strengthen the railway embankment near Edenbridge. During the closure, which will take place between Saturday 16 and Monday 25 August 2025, buses will replace trains along the route. Network Rail has successfully
India: Alstom’s Metro Trains and Signalling Commence Service in Indore Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20250 Revenue service for the Indore Metro has officially begun, following the inauguration of the Super Priority Corridor on 31 May by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The new metro service operates using Alstom’s Movia metro trains and its advanced Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling technology. In Indore, Alstom’s advanced metro train and
First Electric Train Travels Between Wigan and Bolton Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20250 The North West’s first electric train has taken its first journey between Wigan and Bolton. The newly electrified train undertook its maiden voyage on the 6.5-mile route between 01:15 and 01:40 on Tuesday 3 June, with technical teams monitoring the vehicle’s journey in real-time as part of a comprehensive test regime. First
Canada: Ground Breaks on Ontario Line’s Queen Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20250 The Government of Ontario and Metrolinx have commenced excavation work at the future Queen Station on the Ontario Line, which will help improve travel across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The new station will be built beneath the existing TTC Queen Station, 40 metres below ground level. The excavation phase
Hitachi Rail to Support Renewal of Hamburg–Berlin Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20250 DB InfraGO AG has appointed Hitachi Rail to support the general overhaul of the Hamburg–Berlin rail line, one of Germany’s busiest intercity corridors. The project involves a comprehensive renewal of the control-command and signalling (CCS) systems along a stretch of approximately 200 kilometres between Paulinenaue and Schwanheide. By deploying its latest ESTW
East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Work Begins with Closure of Line 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20250 Amtrak has officially commenced long-term work on the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project, which will restore two of the four tunnel tubes used to connect Manhattan with Long Island and New Jersey. The initial stage involves a full closure of Line 2, one of the tubes damaged by Superstorm Sandy in
Alstom to Modernise Signalling Systems in São Paulo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20250 Alstom has signed a contract with ViaMobilidade, the operator of São Paulo’s 8-Diamond and 9-Emerald lines, and the Government of São Paulo for the modernisation of signalling systems on both lines. The contract, which is valued at 1 billion R, includes the implementation of the first European Train Control System (ETCS)
First HS2 Platform Takes Shape at Old Oak Common Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20250 HS2 has seen the installation of its first dedicated platform in an underground box at the new Old Oak Common station.The platform, which is one of six set to be installed at the to-be-superhub in West London in anticipation of HS2’s arrival, has been built in advance of an additional
Bee Network: TfGM Begins Next Phase of Metrolink Tram Investment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20250 Work will begin next week to upgrade a significant section of Greater Manchester’s Metrolink system, marking the next stage in a 147 million GBP investment programme aimed at maintaining and improving the city-region’s tram network. From Tuesday 3 June until Sunday 10 August, no trams will run through the Piccadilly Gardens
Network Rail Signs New Solar Agreement with EDF Renewables UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20250 A new solar farm in Norfolk is set to provide power for a number of Network Rail stations and offices following a deal between the rail body and energy supplier EDF Renewables. The Corporate Purchase Power Agreement will see the farm provide Network Rail with 64GWh of clean energy at a
US: Metro Releases Details on Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20250 The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has released details about its new Sepulveda Transit Corridor project. Shared during the first of five community meetings, the new update includes details on benefits, expected costs and the project’s potential construction schedule. The new details were shared during the first of five community
Yeltech and Riyadh Metro: Advancing Railway Infrastructure with Smart Monitoring Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20250 Railway networks across the globe are constantly evolving to meet increasing demands for efficiency, safety and sustainability. A key player in this transformation is Yeltech Ltd, a company renowned for its cutting-edge remote monitoring solutions. Founded in 2004, Yeltech has successfully positioned itself as an industry leader in the development of
IN PICTURES: HS2 TBM Caroline Emerges at Green Park Way Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20250 HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Caroline has emerged from the ground at the project’s Green Park Way site in Greenford, West London. The TBM’s 9.48 metre diameter cutterhead, front and middle shield (weighing 850 tonnes) were lifted from the earth on Sunday 25 May following the completion of its 5-mile journey
Innovation that Keeps Your People Safe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20250 A New Way of Thinking – Selected Warning Device Placement Until now, it has been customary to secure track renewal worksites or sites with heavy machines by placing automatic track warning systems along the track at regular intervals. This requires a large number of warning devices in order to cover the length
Rail Baltica Provides Project Progress Update Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20250 Rail Baltica has provided a number of updates on the project’s current progression, with work on the rail embankment near Iecava, southern Latvia, steadily underway. Activity has also increased at the nearby 16-hectare Iecava Infrastructure Maintenance Facility (IMF), which is set to handle both the logistics and operations during the construction
Major Regeneration Project Planned for Waterloo Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20250 Network Rail Property, Places for London and the London Borough of Lambeth have formed a new strategic partnership to develop a regeneration project for both Waterloo Station and the South Bank neighbourhood. The new partnership expands upon a framework published last year, named the Waterloo Station Vision, which set out a
Chongqing-Xiamen High-Speed Rail Enters Trial Phase from Chongqingdong Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20250 Trial operations have commenced on the Chongqingdong to Qianjiang section of the Chongqing-Xiamen High-Speed Railway, following the departure of test train No. 55901 from Chongqingdong Railway Station. This marks the transition from testing and commissioning to operational trials for the newly constructed section. Trial Operation Begins on Chongqing Section of Chongqing-Xiamen High
New Direct Connections Planned for Munich, Milan and Rome Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20250 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has entered a new cooperation agreement with both the Italian Trenitalia and Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) to implement new direct connections between Munich and Milan, as well as between Munich and Rome. The new connections, which will begin from the end of 2026, form part of a new
DB Awards Final Construction Contracts for Hamburg–Berlin Rail Line Renovation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20250 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has awarded the construction contracts for the last phase of the general renovation on the Hamburg–Berlin rail corridor. This final segment between Hamburg-Rothenburgsort and Büchen will be upgraded by a consortium of firms following a Europe-wide procurement process. Extensive work on the rail network and stations will start on
New High-Frequency Public Transport Network Unveiled for North Wales Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20250 A new plan for a high-frequency public transport network across North Wales has been unveiled by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates. The network aims to connect communities with increased rail and bus services across the region, and will see the introduction of metro style trains on
New Platform Opened at Bradford’s Forster Square Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20250 The opening of a new platform at Forster Square Station in Bradford has facilitated an additional five services per day between Bradford and London. The introduction of the new platform, which was made possible via a multi-million pound funding boost provided by the government, is hoped to both ease congestion and
CPK Collaborates with Korea National Railway for High-Speed Rail Development Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20250 Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) and Korea National Railway (KNR) have signed a cooperation agreement focused on the development of high-speed rail infrastructure in Poland. The partnership will facilitate the exchange of technical expertise and operational knowledge between the two national infrastructure managers. The agreement was signed by Dr Filip Czernicki, CEO of
Alstom & ATM Group to Bid for Dublin Luas O&M Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20250 Alstom & ATM Group (Azienda Traspoti Milanesi) have announced a strategic partnership to bid for the upcoming renewal of the Luas operations and maintenance (O&M) contract in Dublin. The bid will be submitted in response to the tender process currently handled by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). Dublin Luas operates with 81 Alstom-built
Northern City Line to London Begins Signal-Free Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20250 The Great Northern ‘Northern City Line’ to London has become the country’s first commuter railway to operate without the use of trackside signals in a major milestone. Traditional signals were removed from the side of the track this past weekend (17 & 18 May) as part of the 1.4 billion GBP
Hitachi Rail to Implement ERTMS System Between Warsaw and Radom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20250 Hitachi Rail has signed a contract to implement its ERTMS Level 2 signalling system, consisting of the European Train Control System (ETCS), GSM-R communication and all associated IT technologies, on railway line 8 between Warsaw and Radom. The project, which has been agreed upon in cooperation with DP System, is worth
Beyond the Spreadsheet: Smarter Solutions for Rail Asset Managers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20250 As infrastructure demands grow and budgets tighten, workbank planning is more critical than ever. Conrad Barrett-Freeman, Managing Director of Rail BI, explores how smarter tools are helping rail asset managers move beyond spreadsheets to create data-driven, cost-efficient plans. Workbank planning is a core activity for all asset management teams as budgets
Siemens Secures Long-Term Irish Infrastructure Framework Award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20250 Siemens has been awarded a new long-term rail infrastructure and maintenance framework for Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), continuing the company’s century-long presence in the country. The new framework (worth more than 100 million EUR) will see Siemens replacing equipment first installed in the 1980s with its Trackguard Westlock computer-based interlocking (CBI)
Network Rail Unveils Transformative Plans for London Liverpool Street Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20250 Network Rail has unveiled new plans for a transformation of London Liverpool Street station. The planning application submitted by Network Rail has been validated by the City of London, and includes various future-proofing measures to provide additional space, as well as further connect the station to the local rail network across
Italian Section of Brenner Base Tunnel Hits Completion Milestone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20250 Works on the Italian side of the Brenner Base Tunnel (BBT) have been completed following Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Flavia’s 14 kilometre journey beneath the Alps. The new structure, which will become the longest railway tunnel in the world at 64 kilometres, hit the significant milestone within Lot Mules 2-3 and
ÖBB Invests €19.7 Billion in Austria’s Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20250 ÖBB has provided an update on projects contained within its new 2025-2030 framework, which will see an annual figure of over 3.2 billion EUR invested into the national rail network over the next five years. The framework plan, worth 19.7 billion EUR, will see the administrator invest in a large number
Sound Transit Opens Light Rail Link Extension to Downtown Redmond Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20250 Sound Transit has officially opened the Downtown Redmond extension of its Link light rail system in Washington state. The 3.4-mile extension adds two new stations—Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond—to the growing network. The project also includes a 1,400-space parking facility at Marymoor Village. This extension forms part of the agency’s 2 Line
Leave the Plane, Take the Train: Rail Travel Set to See Sharp Increase by 2030 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20250 A new study published by Hitachi Rail has found that the general public living in both Europe and North America believe the coming years will see a significant increase in the use of rail travel. The belief is based on the suggestion that the increase should come at the expense of
Amtrak Begins Construction on New Maintenance Facility at Seattle Rail Yard Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20250 Amtrak has commenced major construction work at its King Street Yard in Seattle as part of a multi-year infrastructure project to modernise train maintenance operations ahead of the arrival of its new Airo trains in 2026. The project involves building a nearly 100,000-square-foot facility designed to support maintenance for the forthcoming
Alstom Installs Photovoltaic Panel System at Sahagún Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20250 Alstom has installed a new photovoltaic panel system at its 500,000 m2 manufacturing site in Ciudad Sahagún, Mexico, its third largest production plant in the world. The 1,080 new photovoltaic panels offer a production capacity of 583 kWh and are expected to generate roughly 1,200 MWh of energy per annum, amounting
Governor Hochul Commits to Major Rail Investment Under FY 2026 Budget Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20250 Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to fully fund the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) 68.4 billion USD Capital Plan for 2025–2029. The funding forms part of New York State’s FY 2026 Enacted Budget and supports a wide-ranging package of infrastructure and service upgrades for the region’s transit networks. The Interborough Express is
HS2 Reaches Major Milestone with Completion of Bromford Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20250 HS2’s first rail tunnel has been completed following the excavation of a 3.5-mile stretch of earth, officially forming the Bromford tunnel. The tunnel, which connects Warwickshire and Birmingham and is set to be the longest railway tunnel in the West Midlands, begins in Water Orton and ends in Washwood Heath. The Tunnel
HS2 Reaches Major Milestone with Completion of Bromford Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20250 HS2’s first rail tunnel has been completed following the excavation of a 3.5-mile stretch of earth, officially forming the Bromford tunnel. The tunnel, which connects Warwickshire and Birmingham and is set to be the longest railway tunnel in the West Midlands, begins in Water Orton and ends in Washwood Heath. The Tunnel
Australia: Construction Begins for SRL TBM Launch Site in Clarinda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20250 Construction work has begun on the new Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) as preparations get underway for a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) launch site in Clarinda, Melbourne. The machines are set to arrive on site later this year, with excavation expected to begin on the SRL’s East tunnels soon after. The machines are
East Railway Project to Connect Finland to Rail Networks in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20250 At the Train & Rail conference in Stockholm, Petteri Portaankorva, representing East Railway Ltd, shared insights into the East Railway project set to connect Helsinki with eastern regions in Finland and beyond to Europe. Portaankorva stressed the strategic importance of the East Railway, particularly its role in enhancing mobility, ensuring security
Sydney Metro West: Excavation Complete for Hunter Street Metro Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20250 The Sydney Metro West project has reached a new milestone with the completion of the excavation process of the new Hunter Street metro station cavern. The excavation, which has been in process for the last 20 months and called for a team of 57 workers, has resulted in a tunnel that
US Transportation Secretary Announces $282.4 Million in Rail Work Grants Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20250 US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a series of 180 new infrastructure grants for projects across the country. The grants, which amount to more than 3.2 billion USD, will form part of a strategy to motion a portion of projects inherited from the previous government, with Secretary Duffy and
New Zealand: Alstom Implements TMS Along Pilot Wairarapa Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20250 Alstom has completed the delivery of its Iconis Traffic Management System (TMS), now known as Onvia Vision, on KiwiRail’s Wairarapa pilot line in New Zealand, allowing for nationwide digitalisation. The rail system, which will be handled by the operator from two key control centres in Wellington and Auckland, will allow for
Sound Transit to Construct West Seattle Link Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20250 Sound Transit’s West Seattle Link Extension is officially moving forward, following final federal approval that allows the project to enter the design phase. The 4.1-mile extension will bring light rail service from SODO to the Alaska Junction in West Seattle, adding new stations in the Delridge, Avalon, and Alaska Junction areas.
Seven Minutes Under the Sea: An Update on the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20250 At the Train & Rail event in Stockholm, Kirsten Margrethe Christensen of Femern A/S presented an update on the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link, an infrastructure project currently under construction between Denmark and Germany. The 18-kilometre undersea tunnel, which began construction in 2020, is a significant undertaking designed to improve cross-border mobility and
Hitachi Rail Oversees Completion of Line Modernisation in Budapest Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20250 An upgrade of a 60km section of rail linking Budapest’s Rákos station and Hatvan in eastern Hungary has been completed. The project, which was led by Hitachi Rail, saw six electronic interlockings receive upgrades at Rákosliget, Pécel, Isaszeg, Gödöllő, Babatpuszta and Aszód, as well as the implementation of the European Train