Infrastructure

HS2 Starts Tunnelling to Central London

HS2 has begun tunnelling towards central London as the first tunnel boring machine started work on the 4.5-mile Euston Tunnel from Old Oak Common. The tunnel is the final deep-bore section on the high-speed route between London and Birmingham.

Karel Novak February 3, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Czechia Boosts Rail Investment to €2.9bn

Czechia plans to invest a record €2.9 billion in its rail network this year, targeting maintenance, electrification and major capacity projects. The funding is aimed at improving daily operations and accelerating key corridor upgrades.

Karel Novak February 3, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

ÖBB Reopens Key Corridor with New Bridge

Rail traffic has resumed on one of Austria’s busiest rail sections after ÖBB completed the replacement of the Rauchmühl Bridge near Innsbruck. Around 270 trains per day are returning to the route between Hall in Tirol and Innsbruck main station.

Karel Novak January 30, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

EU auditors confirm 2030 TEN-T core network deadline missed

The finding updates the Court’s 2020 audit and shows a further deterioration in cost control and implementation schedules.

Lubomir Cech January 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Next Phase Starts on Styrian West Railway

Austria has launched the second phase of the modernisation and electrification of the Styrian West Railway, following completion of the first section in 2025. The 91 km route between Graz and Köflach and towards Wies-Eibiswald is to be fully electrified by 2033.

Karel Novak January 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Rail Works in Germany Hit Austria–Germany Links

Major infrastructure works by Germany’s Deutsche Bahn from February 2026 will disrupt rail traffic between Austria and Germany, affecting both passenger and freight services. Austrian operators are adjusting timetables and rerouting trains to maintain connectivity and industrial supply.

Karel Novak January 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

Kolovratník to Lead Czech Rail Infrastructure Board

The supervisory board of Správa železnic, the Czech rail infrastructure manager, is set to take on a stronger executive role in strategic and investment decisions. The change comes alongside board reshuffles and the planned appointment of a new director-general.

Karel Novak January 26, 2026 · 4 min read

Infrastructure

ŽSR presents preferred technical concept for Bratislava high-speed rail hub

The study was published on 23 January and assesses technical and operational solutions for accommodating high-speed passenger services while maintaining capacity for conventional passenger and freight traffic.

Lubomir Cech January 26, 2026 · 4 min read

Infrastructure

Vienna clears former freight yard in a large-scale urban redevelopment

Demolition works are under way at Vienna’s former Nordwestbahnhof freight yard as part of a large-scale urban redevelopment project covering 44 hectares.

Lubomir Cech January 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

UK government commits up to £45bn to Northern Powerhouse Rail

The programme builds on the Transpennine Route Upgrade and targets improved connectivity between Liverpool, Manchester, Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield and York.

Lubomir Cech January 16, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Thai State Railway investigates crane collapse after Korat train crash kills 22

The collision occurred on January 14, 2026, at around 09:45 near Ban Thanon Kot village in Si Khiew district, causing the train to derail.

Lubomir Cech January 14, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Swedish Transport Administration forecasts 30–40% freight growth via Öresund by 2045

The forecast indicates that rail freight across the Öresund Bridge could rise by more than 40% compared with 2019 levels, driven by shorter travel times and higher capacity on the Denmark–Germany corridor.

Lubomir Cech January 14, 2026 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

Severe icing hits rail services in Czechia

Severe icing has disrupted rail operations across large parts of the Czech Republic, causing delays and cancellations. The situation is affecting both domestic services and cross-border connections to Germany.

Karel Novak January 13, 2026 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

Design tender opens for Rail Baltica in Lithuania

LTG Infra has launched an international tender for design services on the Rail Baltica section from Panevėžys to the Latvian border. The 54 km segment is the final missing link on the Lithuanian part of the corridor.

Karel Novak January 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Test trains arrive at La Llagosta Barcelona terminal ahead of operational start

The testing programme is intended to verify operational readiness ahead of the start of regular services.

Lubomir Cech January 8, 2026 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

Emergency stop near Łódź after metre-long rail gap

An emergency stop of an Intercity train on the Lublin-Szczecin route in the Łódź Province was the result of serious damage to the railway infrastructure. The driver noticed a gap in the rail over a metre long and immediately stopped the train. Railway services have ruled out sabotage – the most likely cause of the incident was severe frost.

Karel Novak January 7, 2026 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

EU funding cleared for Ruse intermodal terminal project in Bulgaria

The testing programme is intended to verify operational readiness ahead of the start of regular services.

Lubomir Cech January 7, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Scotland invests €8.2m in key rail freight link

Network Rail has completed rail infrastructure upgrades at Mossend in North Lanarkshire, one of Scotland’s most important freight hubs. The works targeted reliability and performance for freight and passenger services.

Karel Novak January 6, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Winter weather disrupts rail operations across Western Europe

Severe winter conditions have caused widespread disruption to rail traffic in several European countries, with infrastructure managers and operators implementing emergency measures to keep services running where possible.

Lubomir Cech January 6, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

EU backs €175m upgrade of Bar–Golubovci line

The European Union will invest €175 million to modernise the Bar–Golubovci railway line in Montenegro. The project targets higher speeds, improved capacity and better reliability on a key TEN-T corridor.

Karel Novak January 6, 2026 · 2 min read