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July 7, 2026 | Infrastructure

Sweden’s Inland Line to be upgraded for military use

Work on Kristinehamn - Gällivare line expected to begin later this year.

May 21, 2026 | Financial

Delivering railway projects in high-risk markets

To make good war damage or build new lines, Syria and Libya are now looking to attract foreign investment and accelerate the pace of railway development. Sophia Burna-Asefi considers how investors can manage the risks facing railway projects where the local political climate is unstable.

May 6, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Australia scales back Inland Rail project

New funding for rail freight confirmed as major section of Inland Rail project is shelved due to escalating costs.

May 1, 2026 | Financial

John Laing enters German market

British investor to majority fund fleet of 61 BEMUs for northwestern Germany.

January 19, 2026 | Financial

Turkey to invest $US 6bn in rail

2026 investment programme covers 91 projects due to be completed by 2032.

December 2, 2025 | Africa

Traxtion to invest $US 200m in South African rail freight

South African traction specialist will acquire 46 diesel locomotives and 920 wagons.

November 21, 2025 | Africa

Tazara investment deal signed

China, Zambia and Tanzania sign $US 1.4bn PPP agreement to modernise 1860km line.

November 10, 2025 | Financial

Valencia invests over €800m in metro and light rail

Money will be spent on modernisation and extension of Metrovalencia and Tram d’Alacant networks.

June 30, 2025 | Financial

Germany commits to €107bn rail investment

Spending approved for the next five years.

May 15, 2025 | Financial

Victoria ups rail investment

Australian state has budgeted around $US 640m for rail improvements in and around Melbourne.

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