Work begins on Melbourne’s Level Crossing Removal Project
Contracts for the removal of a dozen level crossings in Melbourne's north, west and south-east have been signed, worth more than a billion dollars combined.
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Modern trains and new technology for Bristol rail passengers
Passengers travelling into and out of Bristol are set to benefit from a fleet of modern trains providing extra seating, air-conditioning, wi-fi and at-seat plugs.
Powerlines wins contract for the modernisation of the Ossiach Line
Via its Austrian subsidiary, SPL Powerlines Austria, the Powerlines Group has been awarded a contract by ÖBB Infrastruktur AG to modernise the Ossiach line in Carinthia, Austria.
Bern railway station expansion work begins
Work to expand Bern’s main station – the Zukunft Bahnhof Bern Project – is underway.
Government of Victoria names consortium to build Ballarat Line upgrade
The Government of Victoria, Australia, has chosen a consortium consisting of Lendlease, Coleman Rail and SMEC to build the $518 million Ballarat Line Upgrade, following a competitive evaluation process.
New Zealand City Rail Link Council – Govt partnership formalised
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, Deputy Mayor Cashmore and Ministers Steven Joyce and Simon Bridges, have formalised the partnership between the New Zealand Government and Auckland Council to deliver the 3.45km City Rail Link - New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project
Infrastructure renewal advances at New York Penn Station
5 July 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Amtrak engineering forces are continuing the ongoing infrastructure renewal work at New York Penn Station, a series of major projects that will strengthen and improve operations and reliability at North America’s busiest transportation hub.
Amtrak to build $28 million locomotive service facility in Seattle
4 July 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Amtrak has announced it will build a $28 million locomotive service facility in Seattle.
Amtrak names Richard Anderson as President and CEO
Amtrak has named Richard Anderson as its next president and chief executive officer.
Appointment of Managing Director for new South Western rail franchise
FirstGroup and MTR have announced that Andy Mellors has been appointed as Managing Director of the new South Western rail franchise, which launches on 20 August 2017.
New agreement to boost Heathrow rail services
4 July 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Heathrow, Transport for London (TfL) and the Department for Transport have agreed a commitment to boost integrated rail connectivity to the airport, including the addition of two new Elizabeth line trains per hour serving Terminal 5 from December 2019.
24-hour night services for London Overground line
4 July 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Services on part of the London Overground in East London will begin running 24-hours at weekends from the end of 2017.
Prime Minister opens railway sidings for new electric services
4 July 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The Prime Minister, Theresa May, has officially opened a new £4.5 million railway siding in her constituency of Maidenhead.
Alstom delivers its Euroduplex trains for the Océane high speed line
4 July 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Alstom delivered the new generation of Euroduplex train sets to SNCF Mobilités in time for the commercial launch of the new Océane line between Paris and Bordeaux, which took place at the weekend.
Alstom opens UK’s largest new centre for train modernisation
29 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Alstom has opened the UK’s biggest and most sophisticated centre for train modernisation in Widnes, in the North West.