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Santiago - Valparaíso passenger rail project faces Chile review

18.03.2026

Santiago – Valparaíso passenger rail project in doubt again

The Santiago - Valparaíso passenger rail project has entered another period of uncertainty. This follows the end of former president Gabriel Boric’s administration and the arrival of José Antonio Kast’s government in Chile.
Hamburg–Berlin line reopening starts on May 15

18.03.2026

Hamburg–Berlin line reopening set for May and June

As reported by RailwayPro, Hamburg–Berlin line reopening will take place in two phases following Deutsche Bahn’s corridor modernisation programme.
Utrecht railway bridge preservation works begin at ProRail

18.03.2026

Utrecht railway bridge preservation works start

Utrecht railway bridge preservation works have started. ProRail has begun maintenance on the structure that spans the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal.
Sydney Metro stations awards recognise two Gold winners

18.03.2026

Sydney Metro stations awards go to Waterloo and Gadigal

Sydney Metro stations awards brought recognition at the 2026 World Architecture News (WAN) Awards. Earlier this month, Waterloo Station and Gadigal Station each received Gold in the Transport category.
B&P Tunnel community grants launch in Baltimore

17.03.2026

B&P Tunnel community grants set to open March 23

Amtrak will open B&P Tunnel community grants applications on March 23. Funding will support eligible projects along the new Frederick Douglass Tunnel alignment in Baltimore.
Fresno high-speed rail separation project opens underpass

17.03.2026

Fresno high-speed rail separation project moves ahead

The Fresno high-speed rail separation project advanced last week. At the same time, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) announced completion of the Cesar Chavez Boulevard underpass in Fresno.
Network Rail maintenance depot begins work in Manchester

17.03.2026

Network Rail maintenance depot opens at Guide Bridge site

As reported by Railway News, the Network Rail maintenance depot at Guide Bridge in Greater Manchester has opened. The project involved a 10 million GBP investment.
Amtrak accessibility renovations at Camden and Denmark stations

16.03.2026

Amtrak accessibility renovations completed at two South Carolina stations

As reported by Mass Transit, Amtrak accessibility renovations are complete at two South Carolina stations. Camden Station (CAM) and Denmark Railway Depot (DNK) are both served twice daily by Amtrak’s Floridian route.
Indiana & Ohio Railway labor agreement goes to ratification

16.03.2026

Indiana & Ohio Railway labor agreement faces March 19 vote

The Indiana & Ohio Railway labor agreement has moved to the ratification stage. Also, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen announced a tentative deal with IORY.
Portal North Bridge opens first track for service

16.03.2026

Portal North Bridge opens first track on Northeast Corridor

Portal North Bridge entered a new phase. NJ Transit and Amtrak marked the first-track opening, as reported by Railway Supply.
Slovenia infrastructure maintenance vehicles in Tesmec deal

16.03.2026

Slovenia infrastructure maintenance vehicles contracts reach EUR 71m

As reported by Railway Pro, Slovenia infrastructure maintenance vehicles are covered by two agreements. SŽ-Infrastruktura signed them with Tesmec Rail.
Portal North Bridge starts service on March 16

14.03.2026

Portal North Bridge opens first track for service

Portal North Bridge is set to enter service on 16 March. On that date, NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak will begin operating the first track.