Infrastructure
Bidders shortlisted to build Edinburgh tram extension
Four bidders have pre-qualified to compete for the contract to build an extension of Edinburgh's tram network to Newhaven.
Infrastructure
Russian Railways completes the second bore of BAM’s Baikal Tunnel
On March 5 Russian Railways completed the second bore of the 6.7 km-long Baikal tunnel on the Baikal Amur mainline.
Depots
Elizabeth line Old Oak Common depot goes live
TfL Rail and Bombardier have launched operations at the new Elizabeth line depot at Old Oak Common.
Infrastructure
Australian and NSW governments commit to Western Sydney Airport rail link
The line will connect St Marys, a suburb in western Sydney, to Western Sydney Airport ahead of its planned 2026 opening.Â
Infrastructure
Commitment to West London Orbital rail line
A new West London Orbital rail line has been included in a revised 25-year Transport Strategy for the city.
Infrastructure
Signalling contract awarded for Kuala Lumpur LRT3 line
A joint venture between Siemens and Rasma Corporation are to provide the signalling and train control system for a new driverless light rail line in Kuala Lumpur.
Infrastructure
Construction firms shortlisted for Cross River Rail – Queensland’s ‘highest priority’ infrastructure project
Cross River Rail involves the construction of a 10.2km underground rail line through central Brisbane.
Infrastructure
Tunnelling contract awarded for Grand Paris Express project
A VINCI/Spie batignolles consortium has been awarded a €400 million tunnelling contract for the Grand Paris Express project.
Infrastructure
Approval for 130km railway between Jeypore and Malkangiri in India
Prime minister Narendra Modi has approved the construction of a new 130km-long railway line between Jeypore and Malkangiri in India.
Infrastructure
Building demolition begins to make way for new-look Glasgow Queen Street station
The full project is expected to be complete in 2020, creating a contemporary, distinctive building.
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GB Railfreight extends haulage contract with Network Rail
GB Railfreight (GBRf) one of the country’s largest rail freight operators has extended its haulage contract with Network Rail,...
