The first tracks have been laid on the Newhaven tram extension as Edinburgh City Council confirmed that work would continue on the project following a review in light of the
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A number of reopening proposals are currently under construction, including Crossrail.
Cheaper to proceed with Edinburgh Tram extension
A report that is due to be discussed at a meeting later this week has advised that it is cheaper to deliver the Edinburgh Tram extension to Newhaven rather than
Continue readingGerman court rejects complaints about Fehmarnbelt fixed link
The German Federal Administrative Court has rejected all complaints concerning the planned Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link between Denmark and Germany. The immersed tube tunnel will be 18km long and enable a
Continue readingFirst phase of piling starts at Brent Cross West
A key milestone has been reached at the new Brent Cross West railway station, as the first piles were put in the ground last week. The work, being delivered by
Continue readingGround investigation starts on the Northumberland line
Following agreement from Northumberland County Council to cover an £873k shortfall, ground investigations are set to start on the Northumberland line next week. Around 80 boreholes are set to be
Continue readingNext major structure demolition lined up on Brierley Hill Midland Metro extension
Work on the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension will accelerate further next month when the demolition of another major structure along the route gets underway. Progress on the much-anticipated
Continue readingTrack welding marks Midland Metro Westside extension milestone
A major milestone for the Birmingham Westside Metro extension was achieved on Sunday 20 September as tracks laid last year in Centenary Square were successfully welded to brand-new rail installed
Continue readingLeven clearance works set to begin
Network Rail is shortly to begin the first phase of works to reconnect Leven to the railway network. Engineers will be clearing vegetation to enable survey work that will inform
Continue readingProject Manager selected for Brent Cross West
Mace, the international consultancy and construction company, has been selected to provide project management services for the Brent Cross West Station development in North London. The announcement comes as work
Continue readingCrossrail opening dates slips to 2022
The central section of Elizabeth line is now expected to open in the first half of 2022 following an update to the Crossrail Board. The report to the board has
Continue readingFirst structure demolished on Brierley Hill Metro extension
Video footage has been released showing the first major structure for the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension being demolished in a major step forward for the biggest light rail
Continue readingCrossrail opening date slides
At the Crossrail Board on 23 July an update was provided by the leadership team concerning the impact of COVID-19 on progress to complete Crossrail. The pauses caused by COVID-19
Continue readingCrossrail summer construction blockade to enable trial running
Crossrail has advised that it will be undertaking a five week blockade beginning in August to complete critical works on the tunnels, shafts and portals ahead of trial running. During
Continue readingWork begins on next phase of Blackpool tram extension
The next phase of Blackpool’s town centre regeneration is set to get underway in the first week of June as contractors prepare to start on site at Talbot Gateway. This
Continue readingPictures show progress at Reading Green Park
Earthworks are progressing at the railway station being constructed at Reading Green Park. Work is continuing on site as the pictures taken last Friday show. The station will be located
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