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Sweco wins €35m #contract to plan major Stockholm #rail upgrade. Stockholm-headquartered consultant Sweco has won a €35m contract from the Swedish Transport Administration to plan a major #rail-capacity #upgrade on the busy East Coast Line between Uppsala and Stockholm. Over the next 11 years, Sweco will prepare plans and #tender documents for the “Four-tracks Uppsala” programme, which will add two more #tracks to the 23km two-track line, plus a new #station in the town of Bergsbrunna and an expanded Uppsala Central Station. The regions around Uppsala and Stockholm are growing fast, and the two-#track rail corridor now has reached capacity both for passenger and #freight #traffic. Sweco will also advise on associated #road works, grade separations, #water and #sewage, as well as the two extra tracks. #Construction on the first phase is expected to start in 2026. Sweco’s business area president Ann-Louise Lökholm Klasson said: “It will be possible to #transport more freight in a climate-smart manner and, for passengers, the expansion will result in more punctual #trains, more departures and more convenient #sustainable travel.”

Very interesting read! Not just a high speed railway. Read the story of HS1, shared by our Cities, Planning and Design Leader, Richard de Cani. #HS1 #Rail #London #WeAreArup  

🌉 Only Network Rail could pull this off 🤯 🔥 Safeguarding the iconic Forth Bridge. 🔥 A historic marvel. 🔥 While ensuring its future. Why does it work? → Outrageously different in the infrastructure sector. → The precision & dedication keep you hooked. → Tells a story of preservation & engineering excellence. → Not just impressive, it connects emotionally to heritage. → Attracts admiration from both history buffs & engineering enthusiasts. And to top it all off? 🤝 Network Rail engages in real-time. 🤝 Responding to comments almost instantly. 🤝 Deepening that connection with their audience. Network Rail doesn’t just maintain bridges; they tell stories. This project is a chapter in the saga of human ingenuity. It inspires. It educates. It builds community. And it epitomises excellence 🔥 On this day in 1873, the North British Railway received initial authority to build a suspension bridge across the Firth of Forth. By 1890, the iconic #ForthBridge was open, transforming engineering history with its stunning design and remarkable construction. Fast forward to today, and safeguarding this marvel remains a top priority. At Network Rail, meticulous care ensures the bridge continues to stand the test of time. 🔧 Regular inspections and state-of-the-art technology are employed to maintain its structural integrity. 🛠️ Extensive restoration work preserves its historical significance while adapting to modern demands. 🌟 Dedicated teams work tirelessly to ensure this engineering masterpiece remains a beacon of excellence. At Ascent Onsite Group, we celebrate such feats of engineering and remain inspired by efforts that blend history with innovation. Need support for your projects? Our top-notch facilities management, security services, and cleaning solutions are here to help. Discover more about how Network Rail ensure the Forth Bridge remains a symbol of engineering brilliance: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHQ6nMDM What are your thoughts on preserving engineering icons? 💚 If you enjoyed this post. ♻️ Repost so others can appreciate the marvel. ✅ Follow us, Ascent, for more on infrastructure and heritage preservation. Credits for the beautiful image 📷 : @JonathonAG, as shared by Network Rail

The construction of the Fehmarn Belt fixed link, an ambitious and groundbreaking project that promises to revolutionize European transportation, officially commenced in 2020. This immersed tunnel, set to be the world's longest of its kind, will stretch across the Baltic Sea's Fehmarn Belt, linking the Danish island of Lolland with the German island of Fehmarn. The design of this tunnel is a marvel of modern engineering. Spanning 17.6 km, it will surpass Turkey's Marmaray Tunnel as the longest immersed tunnel ever constructed. Imagine a structure lying 35 meters deep in the sea, consisting of 79 standard elements, each 217 meters long. The tunnel will accommodate two road tubes, an emergency tube and two rail tubes. Railways Explained previosly delved into this topic, but let's not forget the latest developments. Deutsche Bahn has commenced the construction for the Fehmarn Belt Tunnel access. The upgrade extends to the railway running 11.4 kilometers along Fehmarn Island, from the Fehmarnsund Bridge to Puttgarden. This will eventually become a double-track line. Moreover, the connection from the island to the German mainland in Lübeck, set to start in 2026, involves constructing 55 kilometers of new railway line. When the infrastructure is completed in 2029, the impact will be substantial. Imagine 100 freight trains daily running through this tunnel. This new route will allow freight trains to bypass a 160-kilometer detour through Denmark, significantly streamlining European logistics. The Fehmarn Belt Tunnel managed by Femern A/S, symbolizes not just a feat of engineering but also a new era in transportation, promising faster, more efficient travel and trade routes across Europe.

Headed to Chicago next week for the Airports Council International - North America Construction Strategy Summit? Greg Vernon and I will be there gathering feedback on the biggest challenges for managing airport programs. Come look us up if you want to chat about tech, what it does or what it isn't doing. We want to hear it all! Kahua #enablinginnovation #contech #capitalprojects #construction #projectmanagementsoftware

What is the key to successful transport-led regeneration? Clients who understand and champion good design, says Director for Transport at John McAslan + Partners, Colin Bennie. Read the full story here: #UKrail #railways Christian W. Amy Hudson #rail #Transport railbusinessdaily.com

Construction on the 3.5-kilometres of elevated viaduct for the 23-kilometre Western Sydney International Airport metro line is taking shape with nearly one kilometre of viaduct now constructed.

Major construction kicks off to fix Germany's railway system Overcrowded, delayed, canceled: Deutsche Bahn trains are notoriously unpunctual. And the situation will worsen before it improves. Anyone traveling with Deutsche Bahn over the next few years will need more time –– and patience. On July 15th, the day after the final game of the European Football Championship, the state-owned railway company will start a massive #renovation program. It is planning to renew 40 primary #train routes by 2030. Each route will be closed for several months while #construction work is carried out. The first slated for renewal is the central German route connecting Frankfurt and Mannheim known as the Riedbahn. "The Riedbahn will be the initial building block of a high-performance network," says Berthold Huber, Deutsche Bahn's Director of Infrastructure. "Nowhere else in Germany is the infrastructure currently under more strain. Around 300 local, long-distance and #freight trains travel along this route every day." This route sees regular disruptions caused by defective switches, signal boxes or #overheadpowerlines, due to disrepair. These in turn delay almost every train on the approximately 70-kilometer-long (43-mile-long) Riedbahn route, which affects rail traffic across #Germany. Delays and cancellations Investments in rail #infrastructure: needed but expensive Frankfurt Airport will be disconnected Read more below https://lnkd.in/eUBZQdRF.

In today's blog, Brett Wiseman, P.E. discusses Sain's comprehensive airport infrastructure and facilities upgrade engineering and design services. Read more about ways to seamlessly integrate airport infrastructure upgrades: https://lnkd.in/eBzpURwh #SainAssociates #AirportInfrastructure

From high-speed rail as ‘just a rail line’ to a major economic growth corridor changed how we think about the role of rail infrastructure and the catalytic impact it can have on economic growth and urban transformation. Although difficult to quantify, the transformative and catalyst effect of major rail projects and stations has been demonstrated by HS1 as it has delivered increased connectivity, economic growth, sustainability, resilience and placemaking of complex brownfields and deprived areas. More insight and 7 key takeaways in this article.