Network Rail has awarded a design contract for the Stalybridge to Huddersfield section of the Transpennine Route Upgrade to consulting group COWI.
Category: Infrastructure
DB completes six-track-bundle upgrade in Basel
The line between Basel and Karlsruhe is one of the main bottlenecks for rail freight along the Rhine-Alpine Corridor. Now, some improvements are expected as the track expansion at the Basel-Weil am Rhein was commissioned by Deutsche Bahn (DB) on 29 April 2024. In total, a bundle of six new tracks was built parallel to…
Fallen tree disrupts train services in West Midlands
A tree falling onto the overhead power lines has severely disrupted train services on the Cross City Line between Lichfield and Birmingham New Street.
Mossend International Railfreight Park ambitions for Scottish logistics
Mossend International Railfreight Park (MIRP) is making significant strides towards becoming Scotland’s first carbon-free rail terminal. Recent developments showcase its growing importance in the logistics sector. As construction progresses at the site located near Glasgow, key figures from the industry are taking notice of its potential to revolutionise supply chain logistics in Scotland and beyond.…
Kazakhstan, China and Russia building transport hub near Moscow
Kazakhstan, China and Russia have started building a joint transport hub. The hub will be built at the Selyatino station in Russia’s Moscow region. The hub is supposed to improve transport links between Russia and the Kazakh-Chinese terminal in Xi’an, China. Earlier this year, the Russian firm Slavtrans signed a memorandum of understanding with Kazakh…
‘Spain is light years away from reaching EU rail freight goals’
The market share of rail freight in Spain is currently at around 4 per cent. By 2030, the number should more than double and reach 10 per cent, as dictated by the European Union. However, these goals are still “light years away”, as the Spanish Ministry of Transport Oscar Puente claimed. The main issue seems…
Yorkshire railway line reopens after seven-week closure following landslip
Train services in West Yorkshire that suffered 7-weeks disruption because of a landslip between Knottingley and Pontefract have been reinstated.
Construction of bridge on new Scotland railway line delayed
An active travel bridge being constructed to link Methilhill with Cameron Bridge station on the Levenmouth line will not be ready when the line opens.
Russia to invest 156 billion rubles for Belarusian rail access to Baltic Sea
Russian Railways (RZD) intends to invest 156 billion rubles (1,5 billion euros) to enable Belarusian exports via the Baltic Sea. EU countries blocked the transit of Belarusian goods through its territories, and now Russia is coming to the aid of its steadfast ally. Additionally, Belarus will gain rail access to a brand new port in…
Large section of HS2 viaduct in Birmingham complete
HS2 completes a large section of one of its decks as part of Curzon 3 viaduct.