Infrastructure

CPK completes Poland's longest HSR tunnel launch chamber in Łódź

The launching chamber, which measures over 180 metres in length and up to 23 metres in depth, with diaphragm walls extending down to 43.5 metres, will house the tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will drive the country's longest and widest single-bore railway tunnel.

Karel Novak July 29, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Rauma Line in Norway closed until September after landslide hits Verma station

Train services on Norway’s Rauma Line (Raumabanen) between Dombås and Åndalsnes are suspended until at least 31 August after a landslide severely damaged infrastructure near Verma station.

Lubomir Cech July 26, 2025 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

EUR 76 million allocated for standard gauge construction on Mostyska II - Lviv–corridor

The project should improve international rail connectivity and offering additional capacity for intermodal and transit traffic between Ukraine and the EU.

Lubomir Cech July 22, 2025 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Stuttgart 21: New through station will open in December 2026

Long-distance services, except those on the Gäubahn line, and approximately half of the regional services will be rerouted via the new through station.

Lubomir Cech July 21, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Germany adjusts rail renovation timeline through 2036

Key routes have been confirmed for the 2026-2028 period, and revised scheduling has been implemented to ease capacity strain.

Karel Novak July 16, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

CPK: first four location permit applications for Warsaw–Łódź HSR line

CPK has submitted applications for location decisions covering the first four of twelve sections of HSR line between Warsaw and Łódź. Further applications are currently being prepared.

Karel Novak July 16, 2025 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

ÖBB: New railway bridge in Eschenau undergoes 240-tonne load test

After a successful load test involving three Hercules locomotives carrying a total load of 240 tonnes, the Salzach bridge on track 1 near Eschenau was cleared for rail traffic.

Karel Novak July 15, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Full closure in two weeks: Hamburg–Berlin major overhaul between August 2025 and May 2026

The corridor, used by an average of 470 trains daily—including long-distance, regional, and freight services — will undergo work on infrastructure components and station facilities.

Lubomir Cech July 14, 2025 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

Modalis Group will operate new combined transport terminal at Dunkerque Port from 2026

The company was chosen following a call for expressions of interest and will oversee operations when the terminal enters service in March 2026.

Lubomir Cech July 14, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Bulgaria and North Macedonia prepare agreement for cross-border railway tunnel

Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia are preparing to finalise an agreement for the construction of a cross-border railway tunnel.

Lubomir Cech July 10, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Tauern Tunnel to reopen for freight and passenger rail traffic on July 14

The first phase of modernization in the Tauern Tunnel is approaching completion.

Lubomir Cech July 9, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

First electric train on Faro – Vila Real de Santo António in Portugal

The first test run of an electric train has taken place on the Algarve Line between Faro and Vila Real de Santo António.

Lubomir Cech July 8, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Rail Gate Bremerhaven starts operations with six transshipment tracks

The site has been under construction for two years, followed by a six-month testing phase.

Lubomir Cech July 4, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Design contract signed for Rail Baltica link to the largest cargo port in Estonia

The Muuga freight terminal is the only location in Estonia where Rail Baltica will directly connect to a seaport.

Lubomir Cech July 4, 2025 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

Truck collides with passenger train in Croatia – driver dead, train derailed

The accident occurred at approximately 12:01 p.m. at a crossing equipped with active light and sound warning signals.

Lubomir Cech July 4, 2025 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Novi Sad – Subotica high-speed line opens in July after permit approvals

The high-speed railway between Novi Sad and Subotica is expected to begin passenger operations in July 2025.

Lubomir Cech July 3, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

New rail connection to Police seaport under construction

The project includes the construction of a new railway line (No. 437) and a dedicated siding to serve the port area.

Lubomir Cech July 3, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

World Bank will finance Iraqi railway corridor modernization with €864 million

Project will focus on upgrading the 1,047-kilometre north-south railway corridor linking Umm Qasr Port in the south to Mosul in the north via Basra and Baghdad.

Lubomir Cech July 1, 2025 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

DB InfraGO opens industry dialogue on adjusting corridor renovation schedule

DB InfraGO has initiated discussions with rail operators, industry associations, and regional governments regarding potential adjustments to the timeline of planned corridor renovations on high-traffic rail routes in Germany.

Lubomir Cech June 27, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Koralmbahn testing completed: Graz–Klagenfurt connection is ready for 250 km/h operation

More than 280 test runs at speeds of up to 250 km/h have been completed on Austria’s new Koralmbahn high-speed line between Graz and Klagenfurt.

Lubomir Cech June 20, 2025 · 2 min read