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Stuttgart 21

construction
Budget€11.5 billion
Timeline2010 — 2030
ContractorDB Projekt Stuttgart-Ulm
CountryDE
Statusdelayed

Complete restructuring of the Stuttgart railway node. New underground through-station replacing the existing terminus, with 57 km of new high-speed line to Ulm. Major delays — now expected 2030.

Brenner Base Tunnel

construction
Budget€10.5 billion
Timeline2008 — 2032
ContractorBBT SE
CountryAT/IT
Statuson-track

64 km rail tunnel under the Alps between Austria and Italy. Part of the TEN-T Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor. World's longest underground rail tunnel when completed.

Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link

construction
Budget€7.7 billion
Timeline2020 — 2029
ContractorFemern A/S
CountryDK/DE
Statuson-track

18 km immersed tube tunnel between Denmark and Germany. Will reduce Hamburg-Copenhagen travel from 4.5h to 2.5h. Part of TEN-T Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor.

Lyon-Turin Base Tunnel

construction
Budget€26 billion
Timeline2015 — 2032
ContractorTELT
CountryFR/IT
Statuson-track

57.5 km rail tunnel through the Alps between France and Italy. Key EU TEN-T project. Mont Cenis base tunnel will dramatically improve freight and passenger connections.

Rail Baltica

construction
Budget€5.8 billion
Timeline2019 — 2030
ContractorRB Rail AS
CountryEE/LV/LT
Statuson-track

870 km high-speed rail line connecting Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania with the European standard-gauge network. Largest Baltic infrastructure project in 100 years.

Federal Council Grants Infrastructure Concession for Metro Line M3 in

construction
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryEU
Statuson-track

The Federal Council has approved the infrastructure concession for the M3 metro line in Lausanne, marking a key development in the city's transit expansion.

Ground Surveys Initiated for São Paulo Metro Line 22

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryBR
Statuson-track

Geotechnical investigations for the 29 km underground Line 22-Marrom in São Paulo have commenced, aiming to alleviate congestion on the Raposo Tavares highway.

Egyptian National Railways signs four freight corridor upgrade contrac

planning
Budget€690 million
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryEG
Statuson-track

An Alstom-led consortium has secured contracts worth €690m to modernise two key freight rail corridors in Egypt.

SYSTRA to Provide DDC Services for MEGA Rail Project in Gujarat

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryIN
Statuson-track

SYSTRA has secured a contract for Detailed Design Consultancy services for Phase 2 of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project in Gujarat, enhancing its role in the project.

Brenner takes priority: What ÖBB’s tighter long-term rail plan means f

planning
Budget€19.5 billion
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryAT
Statuson-track

ÖBB allocates €19.5 billion for infrastructure, prioritizing the Brenner corridor over the Vienna Airport link, impacting freight operations significantly.

Alstom is modernizing strategic rail corridors in Egypt

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryEG
Statuson-track

Alstom, in partnership with Rowad Modern Engineering and Concrete Plus, has secured four contracts to enhance rail infrastructure in Egypt.

Railway Excavator Tips Over During Construction Work—One Person Injure

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryEU
Statuson-track

An excavator tipped over at Bad Sobernheim train station, injuring one employee but not disrupting train services.

Fehmarnbelt Tunnel Access Line Costs Rise

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryEU
Statuson-track

The costs for the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel access line have increased, with the rail link expected to follow the road access opening in two stages.

Strategic Bulgaria–Turkey rail link reaches major milestone

completed
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryBG
Statuson-track

Recent trials on the Çerkezköy–Kapıkule section advance the Bulgaria–Turkey rail link project.

The Bulgaria–Turkiye Rail Link Nears Completion

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryBG
Statuson-track

Recent tests on the Çerkezköy–Kapıkule section signal a major milestone in the Bulgaria–Turkiye rail link project.

EU Budget Cycle Misaligned with Infrastructure Projects, Warns Rail Ba

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryGB
Statuson-track

Rail Baltica's Ģirts Rūda highlights a critical mismatch between the EU's seven-year budget cycle and the timelines of large-scale infrastructure projects.

Hong Kong Expands High-Speed Rail Network

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryEU
Statuson-track

MTR Corporation will expand Hong Kong's high-speed rail network to 113 direct destinations starting 1 July, adding Guangzhoubei, Yiwu, and Fuqingxi.

Base Tunnel Proposed to Revive Trans-Andean Rail Link

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryAR
Statuson-track

A private consortium has proposed a 52km cross-border tunnel as part of a new rail connection between Argentina and Chile, aiming to enhance trade and connectivity.

Rail Baltica launches turnouts production in Lithuania

completed
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryLT
Statuson-track

Rail Baltica has initiated the production of high-speed and standard turnouts in Lithuania, marking a key development for the future high-speed rail line.

Siemens to supply propulsion systems for the Pune Metro expansion

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryEU
Statuson-track

Siemens has secured a contract from Titagarh Rail Systems Limited to provide propulsion systems for the Pune Metro expansion project.

PESA and Hitachi Rail Partner on Polish High-Speed Rail Bid

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryPL
Statuson-track

Hitachi Rail and PESA Bydgoszcz have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to enhance their presence in Poland's rail sector, focusing on high-speed train production and technology transfer.

Andy Burnham Pledges to Reinstate Northern Leg of HS2

tendering
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryGB
Statuson-track

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham promises to restore the HS2 Northern leg from Birmingham to Manchester if he becomes Prime Minister, impacting regional transport and economic development.

The Gotthard Base Tunnel: 10 Years of Impact on European Railways

completed
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryCH
Statuson-track

The Gotthard Base Tunnel, opened on June 1, 2016, has transformed European rail transport by enhancing connectivity and efficiency.

Sweden Doubles Investments for Fehmarnbelt Tunnel Access Routes

construction
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryTR
Statuson-track

Sweden's Ministry of Infrastructure has announced a doubling of investments for the Hässleholm-Lund section of the Southern Main Line, increasing funding to 6.6 billion Swedish crowns over the next 12 years to enhance access to the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel.

Federal Government Halts Over 90 Rail Projects Due to Funding Shortage

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryDE
Statuson-track

The Alliance for Rail reports that more than 90 rail expansion and construction projects in Germany are at risk of stalling due to federal funding shortages, prompting calls for budget adjustments.

MTA Breaks Ground on Construction of Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Proj

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryEU
Statuson-track

The MTA has commenced construction on the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project, with a tunnel boring machine set to begin operations in early 2027.

Sweco Wins €40M Contract for Göteborg Airport Rail Link Design

planning
Budget€40 million
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountrySE
Statuson-track

Sweco secures a €40M contract from Trafikverket to design a railway for Göteborg Landvetter Airport, part of the Göteborg – Borås line project.

Stuttgart 21 Suffers Another Setback

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryDE
Statusdelayed

The Stuttgart 21 underground station project faces potential delays until 2031 or later, impacting local transit and construction stakeholders.

Alstom and Atlanta Airport modernize Plane Train

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryEU
Statuson-track

Alstom and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have introduced new vehicles for the Plane Train system.

Hamburg–Hanover Rail Line Completely Closed Due to Construction Work

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryDE
Statuson-track

The Hamburg–Hanover rail line is closed for extensive renovations, impacting travelers and freight transport.

Construction Work Begins on Berlin's Light Rail System – Service Disru

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryDE
Statuson-track

Construction on Berlin's city rail line has commenced, leading to significant traffic delays expected to last for six months.

Construction on Berlin's Light Rail System – What This Means for Passe

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryDE
Statuson-track

Berlin's Stadtbahn will undergo a six-month closure starting Sunday, impacting regional and long-distance train services significantly.

The Federal Council is pushing ahead with a direct rail link between S

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryGB
Statuson-track

The Swiss Federal Council is advancing plans for a direct rail connection to London, recognizing the potential benefits for tourism and business.

Rail Baltica Publishes First Network Statement

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryPL
Statuson-track

Rail Baltica releases its inaugural network statement, detailing the new standard-gauge line connecting the Baltic states with Poland.

STRABAG Acquires Romanian Railway Construction Company

planning
BudgetTBD
Timeline? — ?
ContractorSee article
CountryRO
Statuson-track

STRABAG enhances its Eastern European railway construction footprint with a new acquisition.