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June 22, 2026 | Financial

EC requests proposals for €1.1bn of grant funding

High-speed rail and military mobility projects are the priority for next round of CEF funding.

February 11, 2026 | Infrastructure

Funding sought for Thessaloniki - Sofia - Bucharest upgrade

Electrification of line connecting Bulgaria and Romania will cut transport costs by 30%.

December 15, 2025 | Europe

Belgium completes ETCS rollout

ETCS installed on 6399 track-km at a cost of €2.8bn.

December 8, 2025 | Main line

Mott MacDonald to lead Ireland’s Connect upgrade project

Project focuses on electrification of main lines from Dublin to Cork and Limerick.

November 24, 2025 | Policy

Europe unveils military mobility package

Key corridors to be upgraded as new regulation aims to create Military Schengen by 2027.

September 10, 2025 | Europe

Ukraine opens first standard-gauge line

European Union funds 1435mm gauge on 22km line from Uzhhorod to Chop.

August 6, 2025 | High-speed

Burgos - Vitoria high-speed construction contract awarded

Contract worth €391m covers 8.4km Pancorbo - Ameyugo section in northern Spain.

July 30, 2025 | High-speed

EIB provides €875m for Portuguese high-speed line

Financing and concession agreements signed for first section of Porto - Lisbon line from Porto to Oiã.

July 17, 2025 | Europe

Infrastructure investment funding increased in draft EU budget

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) allocated €81.4bn in 2028-34 budget.

July 11, 2025 | Europe

New report questions European project funding

Green transport organisation T&E suggests EU should switch funding from megaprojects to local upgrades.

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