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John Laing and Rock Rail Reach Financial Close on 61-Train Siemens Fleet in Germany

05.05.2026

John Laing and Rock Rail Reach Financial Close on 61-Train Siemens Fleet in Germany

€100B Infrastructure Demand: European Rail Sector Challenges New EU Budget

04.05.2026

CER Demands a €100 Billion Connecting Europe Facility to Secure Future Rail Networks

Chile Quadruples Rail Investment Target in Sweeping New 2050 Strategy

03.05.2026

Inside Chile’s Just-Released 2050 Masterplan: Boosting Rail Spend to 16% to Slash Freight Costs

Voltify secures USD 30m for diesel-to-electric train plan

11.04.2026

Voltify raises USD 30 million for diesel train conversion

Diesel-to-electric train conversion is at the center of Voltify’s plan. The Israeli startup raised USD 30 million in seed funding.
Metro Construction in Gush Dan Enters a Key Contractor Phase

12.11.2025

Metro Construction in Gush Dan Enters a Key Contractor Phase

The first stage of metro construction in Gush Dan moves into prequalification as NTA invites firms to compete for eleven packages—tunnels, underground works, and surface links across three planned lines.
Metro Construction in Israel: WSP Closes Branch

02.09.2025

Metro Construction in Israel: WSP Closes Branch

Canadian engineering company WSP has decided to shut its Israeli branch of 150 workers, stating reconstruction and strategic change in small markets as reason.
Israel has launched construction of its first high-speed rail line between Tel Aviv and Haifa, with speeds reaching up to 250 km/h.

08.08.2025

High-Speed Rail Line to Connect Tel Aviv and Haifa

The Israeli government has launched a major infrastructure project — a high-speed rail line will link Tel Aviv and Haifa, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities.
Israel Railways Cuts Haifa‑Tel Aviv Time to 30 Minutes with New Line

27.07.2025

Israel Railways Cuts Haifa‑Tel Aviv Time to 30 Minutes with New Line

Israel Railways will operate a high‑speed line connecting Haifa and Tel Aviv in just 30 minutes by 2029, featuring trains running at up to 250 km/h on an electrified route.
Tram Cars for Jerusalem’s Blue Line will be supplied by CRRC, but the manufacturing will take place in the U.S. due to international political pressure

31.05.2025

Chinese Firm to Supply Tram Cars for Jerusalem’s Blue Line

Tram Cars for Jerusalem’s Blue Line will be supplied by CRRC, but the manufacturing will take place in the U. S.
On the eve of Passover, Israel’s Finance Ministry halted the signing of a contract with Chinese company CRRC to supply trams for the Blue Line in Jerusalem

15.04.2025

Israeli Finance Ministry Halts Purchase of CRRC Trams for Jerusalem

On the eve of Passover, Israel’s Finance Ministry halted the signing of a contract with Chinese company CRRC to supply trams for the Blue Line in Jerusalem.
Netanyahu speaks at the opening ceremony and emphasizes Israel’s resilience amid conflict. He insists that the nation keeps building and fortifying its capital.

09.03.2025

Jerusalem Welcomes New Light Rail Line Amid Ongoing Development

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launches a new light rail extension in Jerusalem. He declares that ongoing wars fail to stall Israel’s growth.
Israel is conducting an investigation into the participation of the Chinese company CRRC in a transport construction tender. Authorities are examining the legality of its collaboration with local firms and evaluating potential risks.

26.02.2025

Israel Investigates Chinese Company’s Participation in Tramway Construction Tender

Israel is conducting an investigation into the participation of the Chinese company CRRC in a transport construction tender.
Jerusalem light rail service halts operations from February 9–13 for critical safety testing and expansion

09.02.2025

Jerusalem Light Rail Service Suspended for Safety Testing and Expansion

Jerusalem light rail service halts operations from February 9–13 for critical safety testing and expansion. Authorities implement alternative bus routes to maintain public transportation efficiency throughout the city.
Starting this Sunday, Jerusalem Light Rail will halt operations for five days to conduct system-wide testing.

05.02.2025

Jerusalem Light Rail to Suspend Service for Five Days for Expansion Tests

Starting this Sunday, Jerusalem Light Rail will halt operations for five days to conduct system-wide testing. The temporary closure is necessary to ensure the successful expansion of the red line.
Rail Vision

22.01.2025

Rail Vision Partners with Sujan Ventures to Revolutionize Indian Rail Safety

Rail Vision Partners with Sujan Ventures to Revolutionize Indian Rail Safety. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.