Manchester Oxford Road revamp but Castlefield Corridor still a pinch point
Britain’s infrastructure agency, Network Rail, is promising smoother journeys for passengers at Manchester Oxford Road station. However, the work at the nationally recognised building may not do anything to relieve the equally well-recognised bottleneck. The...Read more
Adif’s Madrid Commuter Plan advances
Adif is progressing in the development of the Madrid Commuter Plan with improvements to fire protection, evacuation, and ventilation conditions at Pirámides and Valdebebas stations on lines C-1 and C-10.Read more
Denmark “turbocharges” replacement of switches
Banedanmark has reduced the time spent on the complex replacement of switches by nearly 70 percent: from approximately 100 hours to about 32 hours per switch. This means shorter track closures during work, resulting in...Read more
RFI invests 85 million in Umbria for railway renovation
The construction works have begun for the railway line between Perugia Ponte San Giovanni and Terni, marking a significant step forward in the infrastructure development of the region. With an investment of approximately 85 million...Read more
Luxembourg’s CFL unveils plans for 2024
The CFL (Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois) revealed their infrastructure, maintenance, and upgrade program for 2024. “The new record number of passengers on our trains in 2023, 28.7 million, encourages us to continue...Read more
Adif strengthens circulation efficiency at 5 Spanish stations
Adif is set to enhance circulation efficiency at five stations within the conventional gauge network in the provinces of Lleida and Tarragona, with an investment of 33.5 million euros. This initiative may be co-financed by...Read more
Austria’s Target Network 2040: Vienna to Munich in 2.5 hours?
Austria is advancing its railway infrastructure with the ambitious Target Network 2040. Led by Minister for Climate Protection Leonore Gewessler, Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) CEO Andreas Matthä, and Economica CEO Prof. Dr. Christian Helmenstein, the unveiling...Read more
Saint-Denis – Pleyel station in final construction phase
Saint-Denis – Pleyel station, set to become a flagship station of the Grand Paris Express, is gearing up for its grand opening in the coming months. This station is poised to be among the largest in...Read more
Wallonian trains soon to be solar powered
Belgian rail infrastructure manager Infrabel is building the Avernas photovoltaic park adjacent to the “Leuven-Liège” high-speed rail line. Expected to be operational within a year, the park will comprise over 3,800 panels, providing power to...Read more
DSB reports increased profits and customer growth in 2023
In the fiscal year 2023, Denmark’s national rail operator, Danske Statsbaner (DSB), saw a notable increase in profits and customer engagement, despite facing various challenges.Read more
Network Rail takes bids for Midlands project
Network Rail is seeking bids for significant infrastructure deals in the Midlands of England. The infrastructure agency is preparing to undertake major works as part of the Midlands Rail Hub program. Valued at around 1.4...Read more
RFI announces 95 million euro tender for Orte-Falconara rail line doubling
Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI), the Infrastructure Pole within the FS Group, has launched a tender worth over 95 million euros for the doubling of the Orte-Falconara rail line, including works on the PM 228 –...Read more
Britain’s HS2 project is the subject of damning report from parliament
HS2 is now very poor value for money, says an all-party report. The Public Accounts Committee has been examining the economic viability of the high-speed railway, now that it has been reduced to a shuttle...Read more