US to start competitive proposals for intercity infrastructure repair
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a USD 198 million notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the repair and rehabilitation […]
Infrastructure
Electrified section opened on Ankara – Kayseri railway
Turkey’s Minister of Infrastructure Adil Karaismailoğlu inaugurated the completion of the electrification of Nenek-Şefaatli section and Tüpraş rail junction which […]
PKP PLK to take over Cargotor
The Management Board of PKP Cargo and PKP Polish Railway Lines (PKP PLK) signed a letter of intent for the […]
First contract signed for Ełk – Korsze line electrification
PKP Polish Railway Lines signed the first reconstruction and electrification contract for the 100 km Ełk – Korsze rail route, […]
Thales wins axle counter contract in the Netherlands
ProRail, the Dutch rail infrastructure manager, awarded Thales an eight-year contract to deliver the generic axle counter system for ERTMS-equipped […]
Caltrain electrification costs increase
The cost of Caltrain electrification project has increased to USD 2.44 billion from USD 1.98 billion. This will require an […]
UAE unveils its USD 13.6 billion rail strategy
The UAE Railways Programme has been announced on December 5, 2021, as an integrated strategy for country’s rail sector for […]
HS2 first Midlands TBM launched
The first HS2’s tunnel boring machine (TBM) in the Midlands has been launched under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire as […]
Norway postpones Brynsbakken track work in favour of ERTMS
Bane NOR, the Norwegian rail infrastructure manager, announced it has postponed the track construction works in Brynsbakken district to prioritise […]
Major track upgrade completed on Echuca Line
Major track upgrades have been completed on the Echuca Line between Epsom and the new Goornong Station which allows passenger […]