Railway construction

COMSA signed a €41M contract to build a new Renfe depot in Madrid’s Fuencarral district, which will increase operational capacity and streamline infrastructure through modern, energy-efficient systems.

The Sydney Metro has reached a major construction milestone with tunnel boring machines arriving in Parramatta as 90% of the tunnelling work nears completion on the 24-kilometre underground route.

The Byford Rail Extension and Armadale Line will reopen for passenger service on Monday, October 13, marking a major milestone with a confirmed date for full public access and operational rollout.

KiwiRail has reassured passengers and staff that trains through the Remutaka Tunnel remain safe after reports of visible dust in carriages raised health concerns recently.

Adif is investing $7. 7 million to modernize its traffic control technology, strengthening Spain’s rail network with advanced systems for safer and more efficient operations.

CTDOT has launched construction of a $33. 2 million Naugatuck Station as part of its $140 million upgrade program for six Metro-North Waterbury Line stations.

Network Rail will close a key section of the West Coast Main Line for three weeks in August to complete $55 million in upgrades across Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Greater Manchester.

Webuild has completed Italy’s first hyperbaric excavation tunnel on the Naples–Bari high-speed rail line, marking a major achievement for sustainable engineering and future mobility in southern Italy.

UK manufacturers are calling for the HS2 northern extension to Manchester and Leeds to boost freight capacity and reduce emissions, arguing that this strategic move is critical for economic growth.

The FRA will conduct an independent review of Penn Station operations to decide if more tracks are needed as redevelopment planning moves forward and capacity demands grow rapidly.

California sues the Trump administration for withdrawing $4 billion in federal funding from its high-speed rail project, calling the move unlawful and politically motivated as the state fights to keep construction moving forward.

Passengers traveling between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames next week should plan ahead because essential rail upgrades will close the line and extend journey times significantly for all travelers.