The construction market in Europe is forecasted by GlobalData to decline by 2.8% in real terms in 2024, having grown by 1.1% in 2023. A key growth market will be the infrastructure market, with output rising by 0.9% in real terms. GlobalData tracks and profiles all major construction projects from announcement to completion. For further insight on this market, buy the latest profiles here.
Here are Europe’s five largest railway infrastructure construction projects that were initiated in Q3 2024, according to GlobalData’s construction projects database.
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1. Western Railway Line Expansion: Linz to Marchtrenk
The project involves the construction of a 16km four-track railway line between Linz and Marchtrenk in Upper Austria, Austria.
Construction work started in Q3 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q2 2031.
The project aims to enhance the railway infrastructure facilities and meet the growing demand for the transportation network.
2. R2 Underground Railway Line Development
The project involves the construction of the R2 Underground Railway Line which will pass through Montcada i Reixac in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Construction work commenced in Q3 2024 and is expected to finish in Q4 2031.
The project will remove the railway barrier on the Barcelona Commuter Line R2 as it passes through the urban center of Montcada i Reixac and consequently eliminates the two level crossings currently existing in the town by burying a section of the route and the suburban station passing through Montcada i Rexac.
3. Ligerz and Twann Double Track Railway Expansion
The project involves the expansion of a double-track railway between Ligerz and Twann in the Jura Region, Bern, Switzerland.
Construction work started in Q3 2024 and is forecast to complete in Q4 2029.
The project aims to reduce travel time, increase the number of passenger trains, and transport the required quantities of goods quickly and safely.
4. Huddersfield and Westtown Railway Line Upgrade
The project involves the upgrade of the railway line between Huddersfield and Westtown (Dewsbury) in the UK.
Construction work commenced in Q3 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q2 2031.
The project aims to provide a faster and more frequent rail service in Darlington.
5. Zemun Polje to Surcin National Stadium Railroad
The project involves the construction of an 18km railroad from Zemun Polje to the future National Stadium in Surcin in Belgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia.
Construction work started in Q3 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2026.
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