UK Infrastructure – Rail Enhancement, Post-Blockade Operations
Post-blockade rail operations resume with OLE foundation installation, track removal for bridge reconstruction, and tunnel works
Sydney – Bankstown Station metro conversion reaches 80% completion, creating Southwest Sydney’s first major transport interchange with 15-minute time savings
Sydney Metro’s transformation of the century-old Bankstown Station reaches 80% completion, establishing Southwest Sydney’s first major transport interchange with modern…
Australia, Sydney – Penrith Station: Strategic Track Reconditioning Implementation
Successful 129m track reconditioning at Penrith Station Platform 2 completed ahead of schedule with zero incidents despite complex constraints
UK – St John’s Footbridge, Rail-Based Installation Logistics
Successful transport and installation of 26-tonne footbridge during 26-hour possession, navigating 14 point sets with early handback
Australia, Sydney – Rail Network, Strategic Possession Maintenance Program
Comprehensive rail maintenance program implemented across multiple Sydney networks through strategic possession planning and technical coordination
Australia – Hunter Valley Rail, Multi-Scope Maintenance Implementation
Comprehensive rail maintenance program successfully delivered across multiple networks, including level crossings, undercutting, and specialized repairs
UK – CVL Rail Upgrade: Points 9452B Installation Achievement
Successful delivery of points 9452B half set during Week 12 of CVL project, achieving zero incidents while coordinating multiple works
Australia – MATISA: Decade of Rail Maintenance Equipment Development
MATISA's decade of growth in Australian rail maintenance sector, from initial equipment supply to comprehensive national support network
UK, Rutherglen – S&C Panel Renewal: HP4 Switch Implementation
Successful S&C panel renewal at Rutherglen HP4, including RACOR switch stand installation, marking third consecutive major delivery
UK, Wokingham – Level Crossing Renewal Project
The Wokingham Level Crossing renewal project demonstrates advanced infrastructure maintenance capabilities through complete track and crossing renewal within a critical…
Australia, Sydney – MVP Resignalling
Major annual achievements in Sydney Trains MVP Resignalling project demonstrate significant infrastructure development and system modernization
United Kingdom, London – Old Oak Common Station: Platform Installation
First passenger platform installation at Old Oak Common marks transition from construction to operational infrastructure for HS2 super-hub
France – Poitiers-Limoges Rail Line: Strategic Regeneration
Major rail regeneration project achieves significant progress with 20km track renewal and 35km drainage works between Poitiers and Limoges
Australia, Western Australia – Leonora Line: Strategic Culvert
Strategic culvert infrastructure enhancement on Leonora Line supports critical mining transport operations through headwall replacement program
Australia, Sydney – Multi-Network Rail Infrastructure: Strategic Maintenance Implementation
Multiple rail maintenance projects successfully delivered across ARTC and Sydney Trains networks despite challenging operational conditions
United Kingdom, Bradford – Foster Square Station: Platform 0 Integration Achievement
New Platform 0 at Bradford Foster Square successfully commissioned ahead of 2025 City of Culture through collaborative partnership delivery
United Kingdom – Bickley Stage 2: Rapid Track Renewal
Successful completion of 300-yard CAT11 track renewal within 27-hour possession window demonstrates efficient infrastructure maintenance
Germany – DB Bahnbau: Next-Generation Switch Transport Wagon Innovation
DB Bahnbau introduces innovative dual-power switch transport wagon with solar integration, marking significant advancement in rail infrastructure logistics
France – LGV SEE Solers: High-Speed Rail Switch Renewal Operation
Successful high-speed rail switch renewal operation at Solers achieves speed enhancement from 120 to 160 km/h through coordinated implementation
United Kingdom, Westbury – Alstone Siding: Strategic Track Renewal Operation
SRSA completes strategic track renewal at Alstone Siding through coordinated panel construction and precise installation methodology
Ireland – Navan Branch Line: Comprehensive Signalling System Enhancement
Major signalling upgrade successfully commissioned on Navan branch line, implementing comprehensive system enhancements during Easter possession
United Kingdom, Scotland – Motherwell Station: Strategic Points Renewal Program
Strategic points renewal at Motherwell Weighs demonstrates advanced pre-fabrication implementation and complex geometry management
United Kingdom, Cambridge – South Station Infrastructure Enhancement: Major Rail Systems Upgrade
Comprehensive rail infrastructure upgrade completed for Cambridge South station, delivering enhanced capacity and operational efficiency
United Kingdom, Birmingham – HS2 Curzon Street Approaches: Complex Infrastructure Development
Complex network of tunnels, viaducts, and bridges takes shape for HS2 Birmingham approaches, integrating high-speed rail into urban fabric
France, Centre-Val de Loire – POLT Line Modernization: Successful Track Renewal Operation
Successful completion of 6.3km track renewal on POLT line, enabling higher speeds and improved service for future Oxygène trains
Australia, Victoria – Suburban Rail Loop East: Major Infrastructure Progress Update
SRL East project advances with 3,000+ workforce deployment and imminent TBM arrival, demonstrating significant infrastructure progress
Australia, New South Wales – Sydney-Albury Corridor: Multi-Component Rail Enhancement
Multi-component rail enhancement between Sydney and Albury delivers comprehensive infrastructure upgrade for improved freight efficiency
United Kingdom, Scotland – Motherwell S&C Renewal: Innovative Cost-Effective Implementation
Innovative S&C renewal at Motherwell achieves 67% cost reduction through advanced technical solutions and improved design implementation
United Kingdom, Scotland – Multi-Site Rail Infrastructure Enhancement Program Project Overview
WDT Scotland successfully delivers complex multi-site rail infrastructure upgrades including challenging Motherwell points replacement
Australia, Sydney – North Strathfield Metro Station: Multi-Level Integration Development
North Strathfield Metro Station development advances multi-level transport integration, connecting Sydney's Metro West to northern corridors
Australia, Melbourne – Metro Tunnel State Library Station, Structural Concrete Completion Milestone
The completion of structural concrete works at Melbourne’s State Library Station marks a significant milestone in the Metro Tunnel project,…
Australia, New South Wales – Yass-Binalong Rail Corridor: Precision Ballast Installation
Specialist ballast operation successfully installs 4,220 tonnes over 11km between Yass and Binalong, completing ahead of schedule
Australia, Perth – Thornlie-Cockburn Link: Strategic Rail Integration
METRONET achieves critical milestone with successful 14-day shutdown implementation for Thornlie-Cockburn Link integration
Australia, Western Australia – Esperance Line Culvert Replacement Project: Multi-Site Implementation
A coordinated infrastructure upgrade operation on the Arc Network’s Esperance Line involves the unloading of materials for four culvert replacements,…
Australia, New South Wales – Rail Infrastructure, Signaling Enhancement, Security Implementation
Critical signaling upgrade completed on NSW Interstate Network, enhancing security and reliability through modern coded track technology
United Kingdom, Stoke Junction – Rail Infrastructure, Switch Delivery Innovation, Installation Coordination
Complex rail-based delivery of 35-metre switches demonstrates innovative solution to access constraints at Stoke Junction
United Kingdom, Dallam Junction – Rail Infrastructure, S&C Renewal, Project Implementation
CRS Alliance Crewe successfully executes S&C renewal at Dallam Junction within 76.59-hour possession window, maintaining project schedule
United States, Windsor – Rail Infrastructure Integration: Historic Roundabout Design Enables Transit Expansion
Historic roundabout design facilitates SMART rail expansion, demonstrating successful infrastructure planning and transit system integration
Australia, Melbourne – Emergency Services Integration Program for New Metro Stations
Emergency services complete comprehensive familiarization program for new metro stations, enhancing operational readiness and response capabilities
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Australia, Bulli – Railway Infrastructure Enhancement with Pioneering SENNEBOGEN 613 Deployment
Pioneering deployment of Australia's exclusive SENNEBOGEN 613 enhances railway infrastructure maintenance capabilities in Bulli's coastal environment
United Kingdom, East Kilbride – Railway Electrification Knowledge Exchange Initiative
East Kilbride electrification project hosts knowledge exchange session with East West Railway Company, sharing crucial implementation insights
United Kingdom, Isle of Wight – Ryde Pier Railway Service Restoration Milestone
Ryde Pier railway service restoration marks significant advancement in Isle of Wight's transportation infrastructure modernization program
Italy – Railway Infrastructure Enhancement, Community Access Development, Sustainable Mobility Project
Project Overview The construction of the “New Riol Access Road” began near the Eisack underpass in Franzensfeste, marking a significant…
UK – WCML Mossband Viaduct Renewal, Weekend 4
Scope of Work Reballasting Resleepering Re-railing Equipment Used 2 × DX270 excavators for scraping 1 × DX140 for sleeper handling…
ARG Completes Critical Easter Rail Shutdowns for ACCIONA in South Australia
ARG successfully executed two essential rail shutdowns during the Easter period for client ACCIONA, demonstrating their expertise in complex infrastructure…
Successful Completion of “New Switch Connection Tomteboda” Project Over Easter Weekend
For many railway employees, the Easter weekend represents an intense period of critical work. Over the past holiday weekend, the…
Successful Delivery of Rail Infrastructure for SRSA ONW at Old Oak Common Station
Van Elle was proud to support the development of the Great Western Main Line (GWML) station at Old Oak Common,…
Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, Toronto Transit Expansion, Mississauga Connectivity
Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE) Project The multicultural Greater Toronto Area’s transit system is undergoing significant expansion. One of the…
Wodens Highway Project Milestone Update
Project Progress The Wodens Highway Project has reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of the second bridge abutment…
Hunter Valley Major Closedown: Swietelsky Rail Australia’s Success
Overview Swietelsky Rail Australia (SRA) successfully completed a major closedown in the Hunter Valley earlier this month. Key Achievements SRA’s…
Piling is a wrap at Hopkins Road
Progress Update Crews poured 280,000 litres of concrete to form the foundations of the new Hopkins Road bridge. Two piling…
U3 Subway Extension in Nuremberg – Major Track Milestone Reached
Track 1 Completed on Phase 2.2 At the end of March, the first major milestone in construction phase 2.2 of…
Saturday Success on TRU – Smooth S+C Installation Between Greenfield and Diggle
Weekend Rail Upgrade in Full Swing Another Saturday afternoon, another successful upgrade on the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)! A new…
Bright Progress at Woolloongabba Station
Lighting Up the Future of Transport 💡 The future is looking bright at Woolloongabba Station as it edges closer to…
Renny Reaches the Finish Line – Tunnelling Complete on Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
A Major Milestone for the Western Underground Section 🔨 Renny, the final Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) on the Eglinton Crosstown…
Sydney, 15 Metres Below Westmead
Current Progress The excavation works at Westmead have reached a major milestone — 15 metres underground. Roadheaders and rock hammers…
What’s Happening at Watsons Road?
Works Completed The piling works at Watsons Road in Diggers Rest have now been completed. A 65-tonne piling rig was…
Collaboration Delivers Critical Works on Esperance Branch Line
Turnouts and Track Upgrades Supporting Regional Growth Teams from Arc Infrastructure‘s Major Projects, Mobile Maintenance Team (MMT), and Goldfields-Esperance region…
Rail Ops NSW Delivers Major Milestone on Main South
March Super Possession Success for ARTC It was a huge weekend for the Rail Ops NSW team, who successfully delivered…
Electrical Works Begin at Future U6 Terminus in Martinsried
Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group Supporting U-Bahn Expansion The Martinsried underground station, currently under construction in Planegg, Germany, will serve as…
Moondyne Turnout Replacement Showcased at Rail Turnouts 2025
Presentation Highlights from Sean McAllister The extensive Moondyne west end turnout replacement project was recently featured in a presentation by…
Weekend Works Delivered Safely and Successfully, Supporting Sydney Trains and ARTC – Weekend delivery, safe outcomes, collaborative rail planning
Over the weekend, teams were deployed across various networks delivering multiple work scopes including: Berry Track Recon Track support services…
Tung Chung Line Extension, Turnout Installation, Precision Works Underway
Track Diversion Milestone As part of the Tung Chung Line Extension, the installation of four new turnouts plays a crucial…
Metro Tunnel, State Library Station, Progress Update
Station Snapshot State Library Station—one of the five new underground stations being delivered as part of Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project—has…
City Rail Link, Auckland, Sandbag Testing, Tunnel Clearance Verification
Testing Update Summer might be over, but sand is still making an appearance—this time in the form of 45 tonnes…
Jamaica, NY Rail Bridge, Accelerated Construction, Gantry Launch in Action
Project Snapshot It’s not a bird, and it’s not a plane—soon, it’ll be a flying bridge. In one of the…
Sydney Metro West, Pyrmont Shafts, Community Open Day
Event Summary Last weekend, the Sydney Metro West – Eastern Tunnelling Package team welcomed local residents to the Pyrmont West…
Sydney Metro Southwest line dynamic train testing begins
The Sydney Metro Southwest line has reached a significant milestone with the commencement of dynamic train testing. This marks a…
Sydney Metro West – Eastern Tunnelling Package Precast Production Completion
The Sydney Metro West – Eastern Tunnelling Package has reached a significant milestone with the completion of precast production. The…
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Sydney Metro West, Hunter Street Station, A Sneak Peek
Sydney Metro West – Hunter Street Station Overview A glimpse into the Sydney Metro West project. Hunter Street Station is…
Junee 113A/B Points Upgrade, Enhancing Network Reliability, Reducing Maintenance
Successful Completion of Junee 113A/B Points Upgrade Overview Over Weekend 38, ARTC executed a 3x day super possession. NRG Signalling,…
Hunter Street Station – Shaping the Future Beneath Sydney
A New Standard in Underground Construction Beneath the busy streets of Sydney’s CBD, Hunter Street Station is emerging as a…
Westmead Station – Kicking Off the Year with Momentum
Strong Start to the Year by Gamuda Laing O’Rourke Consortium The Gamuda Australia and Laing O’Rourke Consortium has launched into…
Australia’s Biggest Railway Cavern Takes Shape
Hunter Street Station Cavern Nears Completion Deep beneath Sydney’s CBD, the largest railway cavern in Australia is becoming a reality.…
2024 Reflections – Big Progress at Pyrmont Station
A Year of Transformation on the Eastern Tunnelling Package The Sydney Metro – Pyrmont Station site experienced major changes throughout…
Sydney Metro West – Eastern Tunnelling Package Update
Progress is well underway as we tunnel beneath Sydney Harbour, connecting The Bays Station in Rozelle to the Sydney CBD.…
United States, Seattle – Amtrak King Street Yard Modernization Project Advances Rail Infrastructure
Seattle's King Street Yard undergoes $300 million modernization to support next-generation rail operations and sustainable maintenance practices
UK, South Western Railway, Possession Planning, August summary
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August Buses replace trains between Surbiton and Effingham Junction – Saturday 24 August The lines…
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United States, Philadelphia – Amtrak Penn Coach Yard Heavy Maintenance Facility Development
Philadelphia's Penn Coach Yard undergoes major transformation with new Heavy Maintenance Facility, advancing Northeast Corridor rail operations
Catalogue, Level Crossing, Strail
STRAIL® Level Crossing Systems – Germany Company History STRAIL® pioneered its first level crossing system in 1976, establishing a foundation…
ARTC, Hunter Valley, Antiene, Track Reconditioning, Drainage, Embankment widening and rail and road upgrades,
Fantastic work by Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure rail team recently, completing a track reconditioning project at Antiene for ARTC during the…
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ARTC – WE20 Config 14 and 36hr Possession (Enfield to Berrima and Berrima to Cootamundra)
Latest Possession Calendars Track possession applications are subject to minimum application periods and various other factors before approval is given…
ARTC – Interstate Possession Documents
Interstate Possession Documents Title Last Updated Version Iterstate Possessions Calendar ARTC-Interstate-Possession-Calendar-October-2023-Release-External-Only 25/10/2023 October 2023 Release Interstate Disruptive Possession Plan (2023-2024)…
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Major Closedown and Weekend Possession (Draft 7) – Sydney Trains
Latest Possession Calendars Description: Major Closedown and Weekend Possession Programme Effective Date: 6th March 2023 Version: Version 7.0 Possession PlanningPossession…
(Incident) Collision between coal trains MB526 and AH378 Kooragang, New South Wales, on 29 July 2020 (Australia)
What happened On 29 July 2020 at 0508, a loaded Pacific National (PN) coal train MB526 collided with the rear…
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Sydney Trains Possession Calendar 21/22 (V 5.0) – Major Closedown and Weekend Possession Programme
Description: Major Closedown and Weekend Possession Programme Effective Date: Mon 14 Feb 2022 Version: Version 5.0 Source: Link Possession PlanningPossession…
