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£4.5m upgrade begins on Kyle of Lochalsh railway to improve reliability and safety
Network Rail has started a £4.5 million upgrade on the Kyle line, replacing track and inspecting structures to ensure safer, more reliable journeys.
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Rail Baltica begins track laying in Lithuania, advancing Europe’s cross-border high-speed railway project
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Track laying has started on the Rail Baltica section in Jonava, Lithuania, marking major progress for the high-speed railway connecting the Baltic States to Europe.
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LTG infra advances Rail Baltica with major contracts to accelerate construction across key Lithuanian sections
LTG infra secures three contracts worth 235 million euros to boost Rail Baltica development, enhancing connectivity, infrastructure, and economic opportunities across Lithuania.
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Pete Waterman’s Making Tracks heading for The Greatest Gathering
Alstom is partnering with Key Model World to deliver the Model Railway Village, as part of The Greatest Gathering railway extravaganza taking place in Derby next month.
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Coventry completes first on-road very light rail track in city centre regeneration milestone
Colas Rail UK delivers Coventry’s 220-metre CVLR track on time, showcasing rapid, sustainable light rail construction for future urban mobility.
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Government secures £500 million rail contract to protect thousands of British Steel jobs in Scunthorpe
A new five-year deal between Network Rail and British Steel safeguards thousands of UK manufacturing jobs and secures critical infrastructure supply.
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Whitepaper: Semi-automated Aluminothermic Rail Welding
Increasing quality, productivity, safety and versatility with data and automation.
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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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UNESCO World Engineering Day
Pandrol is proud to share that UNESCO has selected them as a partner for the World Engineering Day campaign - a recognition of how their business and values align with UNESCO's Sustainable Development Goals.
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Pandrol’s Upcoming Events
At Pandrol, your track challenges are their priority. You can speak to one of their rail experts at the various global exhibitions and conferences they attend, as well as at their latest webinar!
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AtkinsRéalis and Arcadis appointed to support major rail projects as part of £300 million framework
AtkinsRéalis and Arcadis will provide design services for Northern Powerhouse Rail and other major rail projects, strengthening UK rail infrastructure and economic growth.
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Trains resume between Newquay and Par after major Mid Cornwall Metro upgrade
Trains are back running between Newquay and Par after completing key work for the Mid Cornwall Metro project, improving local and long-distance services.
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Webuild leads construction of Naples-Bari high-speed railway, improving southern Italy’s transport network
Webuild is progressing on the Naples-Bari high-speed line, enhancing mobility across southern Italy, with the first track laid on the Naples-Cancello section.
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The first large TMB on the Salerno Reggio Calabria Rail line begins excavation
One of the largest tunnel boring machine in Europe, and the first to be operational on the Salerno Reggio Calabria high-speed rail line, has fired up its engines, ready to excavate the Saginara Tunnel on Lot 1A Battipaglia Romagnano. The project is led by a Webuild consortium on behalf of…
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Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) makes bold appointment
AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Network Rail to lead design integration for a central section of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), the 18-mile leg from Stalybridge to Huddersfield.
