Rail infrastructure news
Trackwork and power supply contracts agreed as Moroccan high speed network grows
MOROCCO: National railway ONCF has awarded a consortium of Colas Rail and SETEC two contracts for work on the Kenitra – Marrakech high speed line with a combined value of €250m.
Tempi accident report exposes Greek railway safety failures
GREECE: Rail and air accident investigation body EODASAAM exposes serious systemic failures in the Greek railway sector and makes 17 recommendations for improvement in its report into the head-on collision between passenger and freight trains near Tempi which killed 57 people on February 28 2023.
Network Rail and TfL to collaborate on innovation
UK: Transport for London and Network Rail have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and share confidential information on asset management, maintenance and environmental issues.
Hitachi to supply telecoms and information systems for Lisboa’s Cascais Line
PORTUGAL: Infrastructure manager Infraestruturas de Portugal has awarded Hitachi Rail and its partners SISINT and Conecticabo contracts to modernise telecoms and passenger information systems on Lisboa’s Cascais Line.
UK: The Welsh Valley Lines are going green
Development of the South Wales Metro project around Cardiff is progressing apace, and the start of electric operation marks a significant milestone in the programme, as Chris Howe explains.
Praha cross-city rail tunnel plans firm up
CZECH REPUBLIC: The Ministry of Transport has selected a preferred design option for two railway tunnels to be built under Praha with a total length of 10·6 km.
DB appoints private 5G network supplier
Diesel-powered rail vacuum machine ordered
Egis acquires Derby-based rail electrification business
Mongolia and China agree to build cross-border rail link
Cadence consortium selected to develop 300 km/h Toronto – Québec high speed railway
Freight operators say ERTMS risks losing its purpose
First HS2 Delta Junction viaduct section unveiled
Network Rail seeks Transpennine Route Upgrade programme partner
Contract signed to build first railway to Burundi
Second phase of Thailand – Laos rail link approved
DB secures digital signalling capabilities with long-term framework contracts
Self-monitoring turnout research targets safety and reliability
New operating system deployed in level crossing upgrade
Extension of Tren Maya to Belize and Guatemala proposed as rail freight investment ramps up
Herat – Kandahar railway design contracts awarded
Hafeet Rail awards freight terminal and wagon contracts
Mexico: Guided buses challenge urban rail projects
UK: Clarity of mission puts East West Rail project on track