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July 10, 2026 | Infrastructure

Algarve line electrification complete

Electric trains due to run throughout 141km line in southern Portugal from July 19.

June 26, 2026 | Infrastructure

Danish electrification programme faces delays

The reasons for the delay are as yet unclear.

May 5, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Funding agreed for Melbourne commuter electrification

37km Melton Line connects western suburbs with central Melbourne.

March 4, 2026 | Infrastructure

Arcadis and AtkinsRéalis win British project management contract

Consultancies to provide programme management for £10.7bn Transpennine Route Upgrade project in northern England.

January 6, 2026 | Financial

Azerbaijan to receive major loan for electrification

Asian Development Bank plans to lend $US 325m to electrify line to Russian border.

January 1, 2026 | Technology

IRJ’s 10-point plan for global rail growth

As we enter the second half of the 2020s, ambitious targets for passenger and freight volume growth to deliver modal shift at the expense of other modes appear as elusive as ever. Passenger numbers continue to fluctuate and rail freight is still struggling to increase its market share in many parts of the world. IRJ’s editorial team has considered what we believe are the key factors in delivering sustained and balanced growth for rail networks across the globe. These are summarised in the following 10 points.

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.

September 30, 2025 | Infrastructure

Portugal completes Beira Alta upgrade

Line from Pampilhosa to Spanish border has been electrified and resignalled with ETCS.

September 23, 2025 | Main line

Denmark terminates GoCollective operating contract

Unacceptable delays and cancellations at the country’s largest private operator.

September 19, 2025 | Infrastructure

Rail Baltica electrification contract signed

Contract worth €1.77bn awarded to Spanish consortium of Cobra and Elecnor.

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