news
California High-Speed Rail Authority releases Draft 2020 Business Plan
The draft business plan has been released for public review and comment, focusing on the developments made for the new Californian high-speed rail line.
List view / Grid view
Track Construction
news
Latest California high-speed rail project construction photos released
The photos show the first iconic structure on the high-speed rail alignment nearing completion - the double arches spanning the San Joaquin River that will serve as the gateway into Northern Fresno.
news
Network Rail awards 82 contracts to deliver design services across the UK
The 82 design contracts have been awarded to a total of 34 suppliers and represents up to £640 million of investment by 2029.
article
Metro Trains Melbourne’s transformation to meet growing passenger numbers
As Metro Trains Melbourne celebrates its 10-year anniversary, CEO Raymond O’Flaherty talks about the train operator’s milestones and how it will need to continue its transformation to provide a safe and reliable future service for the city’s rapidly-growing population.
news
Video released showing progress of California high-speed rail project
The video follows all progress made and milestones hit during construction on the high-speed line project throughout 2019.
news
RZD International to help build rail line to one of the world’s largest coal deposits
In the presence of the Russian Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev and the Prime Minister of Mongolia, Ukhnagiyn Hurelsukha, an agreement between RZD International LLC and JSC Ulaanbaatar Railway (JSC UBTZ) was signed.
article
Investing in infrastructure to rejuvenate Croatia’s railways
Croatia is currently experiencing the largest investment in railway infrastructure in the republic’s history. For Global Railway Review, Ivan Kršić, President of HŽ Infrastructure, explains the drive for investment as the company strives to modernise Croatia’s corridor routes which are so significant to its place within Europe.
article
Global Railway Review Issue 6 2019
This issue includes articles about Hull Trains’ new hi-tech fleet, establishing a new safety culture for European railways, how HS2 and NPR will be key to upskilling UK plc, the latest infrastructure modernisation projects in Croatia, In-Depth Focus sections on Noise & Vibrations and Rail Traffic Management Systems, plus experts…
news
Crossrail’s Chief Executive announces further delay to Elizabeth line opening
Mark Wild, Chief Executive of Crossrail Ltd has said the Elizabeth line will now not be fully open before 2021, explaining that further time is needed to complete software development for the signalling and train systems and the safety approvals process.
news
Bane NOR signs contract with COWI to develop double-track on rail route
The tracks will feature on the busiest single-track route in Northern Europe and will be undertaken whilst train traffic continues.
news
Bane NOR awards two track-doubling contracts on the Vestfold mainline
The two contracts will see the Vestfoldbanen equipped with continuous double tracks between Drammen and Tønsberg, enabling a better and more efficient service says Bane NOR's Stine Ilebrekke Undrum.
news
EBRD to support rehabilitation of key railway lines in Ukraine
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set to invest $100 million in Ukraine's railways for rail track rehabilitation.
news
Preferred Alternatives adopted to move high-speed in Northern California forward
The Board of Directors of the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) have agreed with staff recommendations for the Preferred Alternatives for the high-speed rail routes in Northern California.
article
In-Depth Focus: Track Maintenance
Maintaining rail tracks has always been a fundamental activity for rail infrastructure managers, but – thanks to new technology and innovations – the techniques and attitudes towards these tasks have changed over recent years. How is combining traditional methods of monitoring the condition of railway tracks with modern solutions and…
news
Isle of Wight rail line to receive £26 million for fleet and track modernisation
The Isle of Wight's railway infrastructure is to be modernised and its old fleet of trains replaced with former London Underground rolling stock in a bid to improve capacity and accessibility.
