Rail infrastructure news
Portugal: South International Corridor nears completion
Trains have started running on the first section of the 80 km Évora – Elvas direct line, which is now expected to open in 2025, shortening the TEN-T corridor serving ports in southern Portugal and paving the way for a revival of international passenger services. André Pires reports.
Rebuilt Ferrocarril Central inaugurated
URUGUAY: The modernised Ferrocarril Central railway linking Montevideo with Paso de los Toros was formally inaugurated with a ceremony on April 16.
A1 rail link extension in Jerusalem approved
ISRAEL: The National Committee for Design & Construction of Infrastructure has approved proposals for an extension of Israel Railways’ direct A1 line under the centre of Jerusalem.
LED signals and barrier lights designed for better visibility
UK: Currently on test in Devon and Cornwall are LED signal heads developed by Unipart Rail which incorporate tinted glass and filters. These can reduce the risk of phantom aspects, where an unlit signal appears to be illuminated due to an external light source such as the sun.
LeShuttle terminals readied for EU border check changes
EUROPE: Channel Tunnel operator Getlink has completed a key stage of work at its French road vehicle shuttle train terminal in Coquelles in preparation for implementing the European Union’s Entry/Exit System on October 6 this year.
Ukraine begins construction of standard gauge European rail link
UKRAINE: Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal attended a ceremony on April 11 marking the start of work to provide a standard gauge track on the 22 km broad gauge route from Chop on the borders with Hungary and Slovakia to the city of Uzhhorod.
Europe: IoT tools help to ensure a rapid response
Two prequalify for København automation Supporting Systems contract
Second Bratislava to Austria line to be electrified
Network Rail awards 10-year train control system framework contracts
Ontario Line electrification contract awarded
Europe: Getlink adopts AI and digital twins
Technology tackles train surfers and bicycle thieves
Zillertalbahn hydrogen plan dropped in favour of battery traction
Armitt criticises ‘blurred picture’ for rail development in wake of HS2 axe
Amtrak appoints contractor for $53m Unified Operations Center
Manila passenger services suspended to accelerate commuter rail construction
Amtrak adopts Delivery Partner model to deliver Baltimore tunnel project
Siemens Mobility awarded Toronto infrastructure maintenance contract
Interview: ‘Digital pioneers must prioritise simplicity’
British Steel for the Suez Canal on tracks
Seoul Metro to operate GTX-A when it opens on March 30
Passenger services to be restored on Porto orbital line
Swiss parliament agrees more long-term rail projects