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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Renfe and JR Central boost international rail ties as DfT selects Costain consortium for UK infrastructure upgrades.
GHD will support the Department for Transport with expert rail infrastructure advice alongside Costain and specialist partners.
HS2 begins installing passenger platforms at Old Oak Common, marking a key step towards the UK’s new high-speed railway.
Baltic transport ministers call for stable EU funding to complete Rail Baltica, citing its vital role in regional defence.
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CPK and Korea National Railway have signed an agreement to jointly advance high-speed rail infrastructure and operational expertise in Poland.
Rail Baltica has signed two major construction deals, securing the full Estonian mainline route with international engineering consortia.
LTG Infra announces tender for a new Rail Baltica section, boosting Lithuania’s high-speed rail network and regional connectivity by 2025.
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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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.
Donald Trump refuses further federal funding for California’s overbudget bullet train, criticising cost overruns and predicting political fallout for Newsom.
Network Rail has appointed Henry Boot Construction, part of Henry Boot, to build a new sustainable Maintenance Delivery Unit (MDU) in Barnetby, North Lincolnshire.
Arriva has applied to launch a direct Newcastle-Brighton rail service via Gatwick, boosting regional links and utilising spare network capacity from 2026.