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Renfe and JR Central unite to expand global high-speed rail and DfT appoints Costain-led consortium
Renfe and JR Central boost international rail ties as DfT selects Costain consortium for UK infrastructure upgrades.
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GHD joins Costain-led team to advise on key rail upgrades across western and Wales regions
GHD will support the Department for Transport with expert rail infrastructure advice alongside Costain and specialist partners.
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HS2 installs first high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common in major construction milestone
HS2 begins installing passenger platforms at Old Oak Common, marking a key step towards the UK’s new high-speed railway.
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Baltic ministers urge long-term EU funding to complete Rail Baltica and boost regional security
Baltic transport ministers call for stable EU funding to complete Rail Baltica, citing its vital role in regional defence.
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Partnership to transform London Waterloo into vibrant destination with improved travel and community experience
A new collaboration aims to revitalise Waterloo Station, enhancing passenger journeys and unlocking wider regeneration and investment across the South Bank.
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New platform at Bradford Forster Square boosts train services and connectivity to London by 250%
Bradford’s new platform increases daily trains to London, providing 1.9 million extra seats and supporting economic growth during City of Culture celebrations.
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Amtrak advances major construction to upgrade Seattle rail yard
Major construction activities are underway at Amtrak’s King Street Yard in Seattle, where crews recently began building the foundation for a new nearly 100,000 square foot maintenance facility that will help improve Amtrak service and support the introduction of new trains in the Pacific Northwest. “The Pacific Northwest is a…
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CPK and Korea National Railway to share expertise on Poland’s high-speed rail development
CPK and Korea National Railway have signed an agreement to jointly advance high-speed rail infrastructure and operational expertise in Poland.
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Rail Baltica in Estonia signs historic €726 million construction contracts for mainline
Rail Baltica has signed two major construction deals, securing the full Estonian mainline route with international engineering consortia.
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LTG Infra advances Rail Baltica extension with new tender for Berčiūnai-Joniškėlis section in Lithuania
LTG Infra announces tender for a new Rail Baltica section, boosting Lithuania’s high-speed rail network and regional connectivity by 2025.
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Government confirms nationalisation of Greater Anglia, despite its strong performance and contribution to the Treasury
The UK Government plans to nationalise Greater Anglia, recognising its success as the country's most punctual train operator and its positive contribution to rail services.
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Long journey to landslip repairs begins for SVR
9 May 2025 | By
Although a firm start date for repairs to the landslip at the Severn Valley Railway’s Mor Brook bridge remains unknown, huge progress has been made in recent weeks. The railway has also shared details of how the work will be undertaken.
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Donald Trump says US won’t fund California high-speed rail amid soaring costs and project delays
Donald Trump refuses further federal funding for California’s overbudget bullet train, criticising cost overruns and predicting political fallout for Newsom.
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Network Rail builds low-carbon Maintenance Delivery Unit
Network Rail has appointed Henry Boot Construction, part of Henry Boot, to build a new sustainable Maintenance Delivery Unit (MDU) in Barnetby, North Lincolnshire.
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Arriva proposes new direct rail service from Newcastle to Brighton via Gatwick Airport
Arriva has applied to launch a direct Newcastle-Brighton rail service via Gatwick, boosting regional links and utilising spare network capacity from 2026.
