Rail infrastructure news
The latest global news about railway infrastructure, construction and maintenance projects, contracts and technology.
First electric train reaches Tel Aviv Savidor
ISRAEL: Israel Railways operated its first electric test train to Tel Aviv’s Hashalom and Savidor stations on April 5, following energisation of the 25 kV 50 Hz overhead line equipment on the core cross-city Ayalon Corridor.
Paulista concession extension to be signed
BRAZIL: Transport Minister Tarcísio Gomes de Freitas has authorised the national land transportation agency ANTT to approve a 30-year extension of Rumo Logística’s concession to manage and operate the Paulista network.
Design contracts awarded for Latvian section of Rail Baltica
LATVIA: On behalf of the Ministry of Transport, Rail Baltica project promoter RB Rail has awarded two contracts for design and design supervision services for the remaining two sections of the corridor in Latvia.
Wangen bridge opened
GERMANY: Deutsche Bahn has opened the largest single structure to be built as part of the München – Lindau electrification project, a 116 m long bridge over the River Obere Argen south of Wangen station.
Tokyu Corp completes platform edge door programme
JAPAN:·Tokyu Corp has completed a five-year programme to install platform edge doors and barriers with sensors at all 64 stations on its Toyoko, Denentoshi and Oimachi suburban lines.
Etihad Rail awards control centre contract as work starts on Package B
UAE: National railway promoter Etihad Rail has confirmed the award of an 846m dirham contract for construction of its central Operations & Maintenance facility at Al Fayah in the suburbs of Abu Dhabi.
Budapest cross-city upgrading gathers pace
Russian Railways pulls out of Iranian infrastructure work
Croatian corridor upgrading contract awarded
Yangon – Mandalay upgrading loan agreement signed
Israel Railways electrification plan revised
DfT sets out steps to a transport decarbonisation plan
Turnout monitoring pilot project
Vossloh wins Etihad Rail track contract
Małopolska railway development study commissioned
Latvian railway electrification project on hold
ABB awarded Trafikverket framework agreement
East Coast resignalling partners appointed
European Commission approves public financing of Fehmarn Belt fixed link
Baku circular railway completed
Federal funding underpins Californian capacity enhancements
Elizabeth Line CCTV maintenance contract awarded
Takanawa Gateway opens
Lighter weight platform coping stones developed