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As part of the latest edition of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme, the European Commission (EC) has allocated €2.2 billion in funding for projects on the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) corridors. This represents 77% of the total €2.8 billion CEF co-financing package. The funds are earmarked for the construction of Rail Baltica, infrastructure improvements in Greece and Slovakia, and high-speed rail (HSR) projects in the Czech Republic and Poland. In addition, 46 projects in 11 countries, including Austria, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Sweden, will receive support for the implementation of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS). A total of 94 transport projects were selected from 258 applications.
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Ec Allocates €2.2 Billion From Cef For Railway ProjectsAs part of the latest edition of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme, the European Commission (EC) has allocated €2.2 billion in funding for projects on the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) corridors. This represents 77% of the total €2.8 billion CEF co-financing package. The funds are earmarked for the construction of Rail Baltica, infrastructure improvements in Greece and Slovakia, and high-speed rail (HSR) projects in the Czech Republic and Poland. In addition, 46 projects in 11 countries, including Austria, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Sweden, will receive support for the implementation of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS). A total of 94 transport projects were selected from 258 applications.
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21 July 20251 min readEc Allocates €2.2 Billion From Cef For Railway Projects
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China'S Railway Network Reaches 162 KilometersAccording to information shared at a press conference held by the Chinese State Council, significant progress has been made in the country's transportation and infrastructure projects. By the end of 2024, the total length of railway lines in service in China reached 162 thousand kilometers. This means an increase of 13 thousand kilometers compared to 2020, the last year of the 16th Five-Year Plan. This increase 10 thousand kilometers of which are high-speed train lines is occurring.
In addition to railways, there have also been significant developments in the road network. While the highway length increased to 5 million 490 thousand kilometersThis figure represents an increase of 2020 thousand kilometers compared to 290. During the same period The length of the highway has also increased by 30 thousand kilometers..
The civil aviation sector also continued its development. The number of civil airports in the country increased by 22. Reached 263.
In the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) for the transportation sector Fixed capital investments increased by 23,3 percent to a total of 15,2 trillion yuan It reached.
Daily average across China 180 million regional trips, 160 million tons of freight transport and 478 million package deliveries These improvements in transportation infrastructure have also resulted in significant savings in logistics costs. In 2024 alone, transportation costs will 280 billion yuan was saved reported.
As China's global connectivity accelerates, numerous bilateral and multilateral cooperation mechanisms have been established with countries around the world.
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21 July 20252 min readChina'S Railway Network Reaches 162 Kilometers
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Poland To Invest $350 Million In RailwaysPoland aims to strengthen and modernize the country's railway infrastructure by 2025 Large-scale railway projects worth $350 million The country will begin with a project co-financed by the European Union (EU) FENIKS program The operator is planning a series of tenders within the scope of PKP PLKwill hold tenders for infrastructure modernization in various regions. Work is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a total budget exceeding $350 million.
Within the scope of these projects, one of the important railway centers of Poland Major modernization work in Wrocław The project will be carried out Wrocław-Psie Pole – will renew the Wrocław-Sołtysowice sectionThe company will renovate rails and platforms and implement advanced traffic control systems. This $47,5 million investment aims to increase network capacity and optimize train flow. This will significantly increase efficiency in both passenger and freight transport.
Poland's railway network will not be limited to Wrocław alone. In Silesian Voivodeship, PKP PLK will reconstruct the Tychy – Bieruń Stary section. This plan includes new stops and improved level crossings. These improvements will increase train speeds. It will be increased to 120 km/h and the project cost will exceed $130,5 million. This will improve regional connectivity and reduce travel times.
Another important initiative is Toruń Główny – Toruń Wschodni line will focus on modernizing the tracks and platforms and It will restore the historic Ernest Malinowski Bridge, built in 1873. This is also a significant step in preserving cultural heritage. A pedestrian and bicycle path will be added to the bridge, and the stations will be adapted for passengers with reduced mobility. The budget for this project is $171,25 million. These comprehensive projects will modernize the rail network and provide a more comfortable and accessible travel experience for passengers.
These railway projects are one of the cornerstones of Poland's sustainable development strategy. FEnIKS program part of the total budget Over $28,25 billion this program $22,75 billion from EU funds The FEnIKS program aims to increase the country's overall competitiveness and quality of life by targeting not only transportation infrastructure but also energy projects and environmental improvements.
These large-scale railway investments in Poland will not only support the country's economic growth but also strengthen its integration with the EU. A modern and efficient railway network will facilitate trade and create societal benefits by enabling citizens to travel faster and more comfortably.
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17 July 20252 min readPoland To Invest $350 Million In Railways
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Hochtief To Modernise 42Km Section Of Railway For €172MAs well as refurbishing the double-track railway, Hochtief will build or modernise 12 stations and build 10 level crossings and two pedestrian underpasses.
Juan Santamaría, Hochteif’s chief executive, said: “With the expansion and renewal of railways, we are making a significant contribution to improving transportation infrastructure in Germany.
“The €500m billion infrastructure investment package recently approved by the Bundestag parliament offers enormous opportunities to accelerate the modernisation of the country.”
Preparatory work on the project has already begun, with refurbishment taking place between July to December 2026.
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11 July 20251 min readHochtief To Modernise 42Km Section Of Railway For €172M
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€2.4 Billion Tender Launched For Copenhagen Metro OperationCopenhagen Transport Authority Metroselskabetannounced the launch of a major tender for the operation and maintenance of the city's modern metro system. The contract value 2.4 billion euros Pre-qualification applications Until July 31, 2025 will be accepted. The new operator will replace the current contractor Metro Service. Commencement of service on September 29, 2027 Waiting.
Agreement, It will be valid until 2039 and has the option to extend for another three years. Among the first major players to announce their participation in the tender is France-based RATP Dev and based in Singapore ComfortDelGro Transit A joint venture between the two companies is known for their extensive experience in managing metro systems around the world.
The Copenhagen Metro is expected to set a new passenger record of 2024 million trips in 126, surpassing the previous record of 2023 million in 120. On weekdays, the system serves approximately 400.000 passengers per day. These high ridership figures demonstrate the vital role of the metro system in urban life.
The network will continue to expand in the future. With the opening of two new stations on the M2030 Line by 4 The Copenhagen Metro is set to be further expanded. The system currently consists of 44 stations on four lines and 43 kilometers of track. Metroselskabet, the infrastructure provider, is jointly owned by the Danish government and the municipalities of Copenhagen and Frederiksberg.
The tender to operate the Copenhagen Metro represents a significant step in the city's long-term strategy to develop its public transport network. It supports Copenhagen's vision of a sustainable and efficient public transport system while also providing a major opportunity for international rail companies.
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10 July 20252 min read€2.4 Billion Tender Launched For Copenhagen Metro Operation
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La Metro To Allocate $2.9B In Transit Funds For Mobility ProjectsThe
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(LA Metro) yesterday announced its board approved $2.9 billion in fiscal-year 2026 transit funds to be allocated for local mobility projects.
The funding, which represents nearly 30% of LA Metro's entire FY2026 budget, will be allocated to help municipal and local transit operators in Los Angeles County access federal, state and local funding, LA Metro officials said in a press release.
As the regional transportation planning agency for the county, LA Metro provides oversight and distributes state and federal pass-through grants. These grants, along with funding from locally collected sales taxes, will support improvements to transportation in 89 local jurisdictions, they said. Funds may be used to improve transit services or maintain other critical transportation options, including pedestrian options.
Dispersal of funds will begin this month and continue through the fiscal year, which ends June 30, 2026.
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08 July 20251 min readLa Metro To Allocate $2.9B In Transit Funds For Mobility Projects
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Federal Budget For 2025 Allocates €22 Billion For Railway InfrastructureThe German Federal Cabinet has approved the federal budget for 2025, which provides for investments in the railway infrastructure amounting to around €22 billion. Just under €9 billion of the total amount will come from the special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality. The investments are to be used in particular for the modernisation of the existing network and digitalisation. Over €100 billion is planned for the railway infrastructure by 2029. In addition, €2 billion per year will be provided from the Municipal Transport Financing Act GVFG as financial assistance to the federal states and German state railway DB for investments in the railway infrastructure in regional public transport. The Climate and Transformation Fund KTF will be strengthened with €100 billion from the special fund, which provides for investments in the infrastructure as well as climate protection.
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02 July 20251 min readFederal Budget For 2025 Allocates €22 Billion For Railway Infrastructure
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Strabag Wins $423M Contracts To Upgrade Czech Railway InfrastructureStrabag Rail, a subsidiary of Strabag Group, has secured two contracts worth around €360m ($422.7m), co-funded by the European Union (EU), aimed at enhancing railway infrastructure in the Czech Republic.
These projects are designed to improve connectivity and efficiency on key rail routes.
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The first contract involves modernising a nearly 10km stretch between Nezamyslice and Kojetin on the Brno–Prerov line, which is being adapted for high-speed trains.
Strabag Rail is leading a consortium responsible for doubling the tracks and increasing line speeds to reduce journey times. Strabag’s share of the contract is valued at approximately €110m ($129m).
The project commenced in late May and is expected to conclude by January 2029.
Key features include a 744m twin-track railway tunnel near Nemcice, a new junction at Hruska to enhance line capacity, and upgrades to the Merovice nad Hanou and Nemcice nad Hanou stations, the latter of which will be relocated and include a new bus terminal.
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The project will also install 2,300m of noise barriers and construct several reinforced concrete frame and composite bridges, adopting European safety systems, ETCS and GSM-R, for train monitoring upon completion.
The second contract focuses on the comprehensive overhaul of the busy Ceska Trebova railway junction, the largest ever tendered by the Czech Railway Administration.
This project involves upgrading approximately 72km of track, all overhead lines, and 30 bridge structures. Both passenger and freight tracks will be fully reconstructed, with modernised platforms featuring new canopies.
A new steel pedestrian bridge will replace an outdated underpass, improving connectivity within the town.
Preparatory work will begin in 2025, including temporary signalling systems and the construction of the new Potok junction. The project is scheduled for completion in early 2032.
Initial work on a new connecting line in Trebovice has already started, with major station renovations planned for 2028.
Strabag South + East Segment management board leader Alfred Watzl said: “These two prestigious projects allow Strabag Rail to contribute its full expertise and long-standing experience in railway construction.
“Both play a strategic role in creating a modern, sustainable Czech railway infrastructure and in linking it to the trans-European transport network.”
In 2022, Strabag Rail secured a €154m ($180.8m) contract from DB Netz to renovate the Kopenick rail station in southeast Berlin for regional railway services in Germany.
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01 July 20253 min readStrabag Wins $423M Contracts To Upgrade Czech Railway Infrastructure
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Porr Secures $488M Contract To Modernise Romanian Railway LineAustrian construction firm PORR has secured a contract worth €428m ($487.7m) from the Romanian National Railway Company to renovate and modernise the Craiova – Drobeta Turnu Severin – Caransebeș railway line.
The project is part of the Romanian National Railway Company’s efforts to enhance the railway infrastructure to European standards.
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This design-and-build contract covers the Lot 5 section of the line.
The project includes extensive renovation across 32.6km of track, from single-track to a double-track system.
The project will also include the construction of 18 bridges and 54 culverts along the railway line.
A new twin-track tunnel Poarta I, spanning 1,279m, will be built along with the renovation of the 496m Rachitoberg Tunnel.
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Six stations will undergo renovation and modernisation, comprising Baile Herculane, Mehadia Noua, Mehadia, Iablanița, Crușovaț, and Domașnea Cornea.
The entire project is expected to be completed in 60 months.
Upon completion, the railway line will feature a fully electrified system equipped with an advanced power supply and signalling system, incorporating the European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Level 2.
PORR CEO Karl-Heinz Strauss said: “This project will contribute to improving the flow of traffic and increasing safety along the Orient/East-Med corridor. We at PORR are proud to be making such a sizable contribution to expanding Europe’s transport network.
“Overall, this major project will deliver a significant improvement. It cuts travel time, increases transport capacity, and brings the national infrastructure up to European standards for speed and safety.”
In 2020, PORR received a $115m contract to rehabilitate the Bucharest-Giurgiu railroad line in Southern Romania.
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09 June 20252 min readPorr Secures $488M Contract To Modernise Romanian Railway Line
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Alstom Wins $182M Contract For India’S Chennai Metro Phase Ii ExpansionChennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has awarded Alstom a €135m ($182.5m) contract to design, manufacture, supply, test, and commission 96 Metropolis driverless metro cars for Chennai Metro Phase II in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
The project spans approximately 119km, with over 76km elevated and 43km underground, operating across three corridors and their inter-corridor sections.
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Under the contract, Alstom will deliver 32 metro trainsets in three-car configurations and provide 15 years of maintenance post-warranty, covering cleaning services, obsolescence management, and maintenance of depot plant and machinery.
The Metropolis trains will be designed at Alstom’s engineering centre in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and manufactured at its facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, aligning with the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Alstom is also currently building 108 driverless Metropolis metro cars for Chennai Metro Phase II, connecting Poonamallee Bypass to Light House across 30 stations, with 18 being elevated and 12 underground.
Since 2010, when Alstom secured its first contract with CMRL, the company has delivered 208 metro cars for Phase I of the Chennai Metro.
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In collaboration with Larsen & Toubro, Alstom has also designed and constructed approximately 86 track kilometres across viaducts, tunnels, underground sections, and depots in Corridors I and II.
Each trainset, accommodating around 900 passengers, is designed with “unique” aesthetics, “high safety” standards, and a focus on passenger experience and sustainability, stated Alstom.
The trains support multiple operation modes and include train-to-train and train-to-track evacuation features.
Alstom’s Metropolis metro trains are claimed to be tailored to fit both new and existing infrastructure, offer “flexible” configurations from two to nine cars, have small to large gauge profiles, various voltage systems, and individual interior designs.
The trains can operate manually or driverless, and have features like low noise levels, high recyclability, and optimised energy efficiency to reduce environmental impact, stated the company.
Alstom India managing director Olivier Loison said: “Our journey in India began with Chennai Metro Phase I in 2010, marking our first Rolling Stock order in the country.
“This new contract strengthens our association with CMRL in helping modernise Chennai’s urban rail mobility landscape.”
The company has also supplied metro trains to cities including Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Kochi, Mumbai, Agra-Kanpur, and Indore-Bhopal, with every third metro in India manufactured by Alstom.
Recently, Alstom secured a £50m ($67.5m) contract with FirstGroup and Eversholt Rail to upgrade and maintain five six-car Class 222 trains in preparation for the launch of open access passenger services between Stirling and London under FirstGroup’s Lumo brand.
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09 June 20253 min readAlstom Wins $182M Contract For India’S Chennai Metro Phase Ii Expansion
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Mayor Announces New Metro Line In ‘Game Changing’ £1.85 Billion Funding DealNorth East Mayor Kim McGuinness has announced the first new Metro line for 30 years will be built as part of a £1.85bn funding deal agreed with the Government.
The new Metro line through Washington stands at the heart of the largest single package of investment ever made in the North East’s transport networks, funding a huge investment in road maintenance, better and safer walking and cycling routes and new bus priority measures.
Mayor McGuinness secured the investment after raising it personally with Chancellor Rachel Reeves and today hailed the deal agreed with Treasury as ‘game changing’ as she delivers on her vision to create the ‘Angel Network’ – a fully integrated sustainable transport network to drive the economy, support new home building and extend opportunity to all.
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness said: “When I was elected Mayor I promised voters I would extend the Metro and now, 12 months on, I can today announce that will happen.
“I am thrilled to say we can now get on with the job of building the first new Metro line for 30 years, at last connecting Washington to the rail network and linking tens of thousands of people to new jobs and opportunity in our growing advanced manufacturing sector.
“This is a game-changing moment for the people of our region, who can look forward to a truly world-class integrated public transport network, safer walking and cycling routes throughout our towns and cities, better local roads and a massive acceleration on our journey to an EV future.
“I promised to make the North East the home of real opportunity and deliver quality integrated transport that works for all. This funding means that we can create the Angel Network with buses under public control, more electric buses running on time along priority corridors, and contactless smart travel whether you are on a bus a Metro or a train.
“We will improve accessibility and safety for women and girls through upgrades to railway stations, interchanges and bus stops, make walking and cycling routes attractive and build the best electric vehicle charging network in the country.”
Cathy Massarella, Managing Director of Nexus, said: “Today’s funding announcement from North East Mayor Kim McGuinness is fantastic news for the Tyne and Wear Metro, our customers, and the Nexus workforce.
“This project is going to be transformative for the people of Washington and our customers, opening a new Metro route corridor along the northern part of the former Leamside Line to one of our region’s largest towns.
“We look forward to working with our colleagues at the North East Combined Authority to take this exciting project forward.
“As the public body which operates the Metro system, this as an historic moment for Nexus, one that comes just six months after we began the roll out of our new Metro train fleet.”
Councillor Michael Mordey, the leader of Sunderland Council, said: “This is great news for Washington and the whole city of Sunderland. We have waited a long time to see Metro reach Washington with a direct line from the city centre.
“This new Metro line will transform public transport for people living in Washington and connect people from surrounding areas to the jobs we are creating around Nissan and the neighbouring International Advanced Manufacturing Park.”
The mayor’s deal will provide a major boost towards meeting the total cost of Metro to Washington, with the whole package also expected to include private sector funding.
Work to draw up detailed plans for line through Washington is already underway, with the new line, estimated to cost a total of about £900m, expected to see the first trains run in 2033, just over 30 years since the Metro line through Sunderland opened.
It will serve tens of thousands of homes in Washington, the fourth largest town in England not until now connected to the rail network, and bring people to jobs in the UK’s largest advanced manufacturing zone around the Nissan car factory.
The £1.85bn announced today will also fund local authority road and public transport projects right across the North East. These include highways maintenance, the roll out of safe and high-quality walking and cycling routes, hundreds of new EV charging points throughout towns and villages, and new bus priority measures to make journey times more reliable.
The funding will also take forward the creation of the Angel Network, a fully integrated sustainable public transport network including contactless travel across bus, Metro and rail and improvements to safety and accessibility where people wait, from bus stops and Metro stations through to large interchanges.
The funding been agreed as the latest phase of the region’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS2). It will cover the five-year period from 2027 to 2032.
The agreement is wholly new money and will form part of the North East Combined Authority’s “Integrated Settlement”, a fully devolved funding stream that will cover investment in transport, housing investment and economic growth and skills and employment programmes which form the Mayor’s New Deal for North East Workers.
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05 June 20255 min readMayor Announces New Metro Line In ‘Game Changing’ £1.85 Billion Funding Deal
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Alstom Invests $130M To Expand Railway Production In PolandAlstom has announced an investment of 487m zlotys ($130m) aimed at expanding its railway rolling stock production facilities in Poland over a five-year period from 2022 to 2027.
The funding will be allocated to the company’s sites in Chorzów, Wrocław, and Nadarzyn, with 320m zlotys ($85.2m) already designated for infrastructure improvements and modernisation efforts in the past three years.
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This includes the establishment of a new aluminium welding line at the Wrocław facility, which has allowed for an increase in production capabilities beyond carbon steel products.
In addition, Alstom plans to invest approximately 170m zlotys ($45.2m) in the Chorzów site over the next two years to facilitate the construction of new production halls, a railway track, and the installation of advanced equipment.
The new facilities will encompass nearly 8,000m2 and will be equipped with modern production lines to manufacture both double-decker and single-deck trains for various European clients, including those in Denmark, Romania, and Germany.
The expansion in Chorzów will also support the execution of new contracts, including the adaptation of an existing hall that has been operational for more than six years.
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This hall has produced nearly 1,300 cars for 324 Coradia Stream electric multiple units destined for the Italian market, with the last unit completed in spring 2025.
Alstom Poland, Ukraine, and the Baltic States managing director Beata Rusinowicz said: “We are working hard to meet a growing demand for high-quality rolling stock in both the European and global markets.
“The Polish teams have played a key role in both designing and producing new trains, components and solutions that make mobility safe, comfortable, environmentally friendly and accessible. With new production capacities in our Polish sites, we are planning to execute an ambitious portfolio of orders for international clients.”
Furthermore, in 2024, Alstom enhanced its production capabilities with the inauguration of a new hall at the Świętochłowice plant, which spans more than 10,000m2.
This facility is dedicated to manufacturing specialised components, including cabs for Coradia Max and Coradia Stream trains, as well as subassemblies for metro cars.
The plant is designed to service up to six cars simultaneously and works closely with the Chorzów site, which serves as Alstom’s competency centre for metro and regional train production, as well as components for suburban and urban transport.
Recently, Alstom and ATM Group established a joint venture to bid for the renewal of the Luas light rail system’s operations and maintenance contract in Dublin, Ireland.
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29 May 20253 min readAlstom Invests $130M To Expand Railway Production In Poland
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