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$240 million ADB loan for Chennai Metro backs expansion

16.12.2025

$240 million ADB loan for Chennai Metro approved for expansion

The $240 million ADB loan for Chennai Metro has been approved, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It funds new corridors, stations and system development on sections of lines 3, 4 and 5 to improve mobility, climate resilience and inclusive transport across the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
Tunnel boring machine retrieval: Sydney Metro West TBMs

12.12.2025

Tunnel boring machine retrieval starts for Sydney Metro West

Tunnel boring machine retrieval is now underway on Sydney Metro West after two machines completed their work on part of the project’s tunnels, as outlined by Sydney Metro.
Plasser & Theurer to supply track machines for HŽ Infrastruktura

09.09.2025

Plasser & Theurer to supply track machines for HŽ Infrastruktura

Plasser & Theurer gained an order from HŽ Infrastruktura, the Croatian railways company, for 9 new track machines, the €49.
DB InfraGo orders Linsinger rail milling machines for track modernization

09.09.2025

DB InfraGo orders Linsinger rail milling machines for track modernization

DB InfraGo finalized the €33. 2m Linsinger contract to supply six rail milling machines through to 2029, securing the upgrading of the track infrastructure as well as the overall reliability of the German rail network.
Itarsi-Nagpur fourth rail line to boost regional transit

03.08.2025

Itarsi-Nagpur fourth rail line to boost regional transit

The Indian government has approved the Itarsi-Nagpur fourth rail line, a 339-km project designed to enhance pilgrim access and regional connectivity across three states.
Latin America rail projects drive $384bn investment surge

03.08.2025

Latin America rail projects drive $384bn investment surge

Latin America rail projects are reshaping regional infrastructure, with 155 initiatives backed by $384bn in planned investments through 2050.

03.08.2025

Aluabari New Jalpaiguri Railway to Get Two New Rail Lines

The Indian government has approved two new tracks for the Aluabari New Jalpaiguri Railway, enhancing capacity and economic integration across the growing Northeast transportation corridor.

02.08.2025

Disruptions at Stockport Railway Station During Bridge Works

Stockport Railway Station will be closed to train services for three weeks as Network Rail begins replacing the outdated Greek Street bridge.
Community Input Opens for Everett Link Extension Project

02.08.2025

Community Input Opens for Everett Link Extension Project

Sound Transit has launched public outreach for the Everett Link extension, asking residents to provide input through August 28 on key issues that will shape the project’s environmental study and design.
ARA launches new research to boost rail sector growth

31.07.2025

ARA launches new research to boost rail sector growth

The ARA has initiated several new research projects to support Australia’s rail industry by improving operations, expanding market share, and strengthening investment in infrastructure.

30.07.2025

Pacific Surfliner Suspension for Bridge Replacement Work

Amtrak will temporarily suspend Pacific Surfliner service north of Goleta from August 1 to 16, 2025, due to essential bridge reconstruction along the LOSSAN Rail Corridor.
Portugal Secures Funding for Lisbon–Porto HSR

30.07.2025

Portugal Advances Lisbon–Porto HSR with Major EIB Support

Portugal has secured crucial funding to launch the Lisbon–Porto HSR, with an €875 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) backing the project’s first phase between Porto and Oiã.