Infrastructure
Could building above London’s railways solve the capital’s housing crisis?
Around a quarter of a million homes could be built in London by developing above the capital's railways, a new report has claimed.
High Speed Rail
HS2 reveals shortlist for £2.75bn train building contract
Five rolling stock manufacturers have been shortlisted to build the trains for HS2.
Infrastructure
Contractors invited to tender for Edinburgh tram extension
Edinburgh city council is looking to appoint two contractors to deliver the Edinburgh tram extension to Newhaven.
Infrastructure
Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway launches
A railway line connecting the capital cities of Azerbaijan and Georgia with the Turkish city of Kars has been launched.
Infrastructure
Crossrail: the UK’s largest archaeology dig in pictures
The archaeology programme prompted by construction of the Elizabeth line is over.
Franchise News
Arriva Trains Wales withdraws from Welsh rail franchise bid
Incumbent rail operator Arriva Trains Wales has informed Transport for Wales that it intends to withdraw from the bidding process for the next Wales and Borders rail franchise.
Depots
Turkmenistan opens locomotive depot on Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran rail link
Speaking to a group of the country’s railwaymen, Turkmenistan president Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said that the project will help upgrade transport services to a higher level by promoting the area as a major transport hub.
Franchise News
Keolis secures €1.2bn in fresh contracts in France
Public transport operator Keolis Group has been awarded two new contracts totalling €1.2 billion in France.
Infrastructure
PKP to spend €60m modernising 182 level crossings
Polish State Railways has revealed plans to spend around €60.7 million improving safety at 182 level crossings by replacing "worn out equipment".
Franchise News
Bombardier and CAF to make 413 carriages for new West Midlands franchise
Bombardier will manufacture 36 three-carriage and 45 five-carriage Aventra trains at its Derby site, while CAF will produce 12 two-carriage and 14 four-carriage Civity trains.
Latest News
Unseen photos from the Coronation released by SWR for the first anniversary
South Western Railway (SWR) has released new, unseen photos ahead of the first anniversary of the Coronation of Their...