Network Rail tenders £949.9m of rail haulage, Madrid puts an €873.3m metro extension to tender and Gujarat opens eleven Ahmedabad Metro packages, in an issue rebuilt from a full read of the register.

European Union

TED — EU rail notices (CPV 34600000 / 34940000 / 45234100 / 60200000 / 50220000)

• Poland's PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe awards ZUE a PLN 780.8m design-and-build contract for lot B1_2, which starts at Miąsowa.
• Poland's PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe awards Track Tec Construction a PLN 4.24bn design-and-build contract.
• Comunidad de Madrid tenders the extension of the Madrid Metro network at €873.3m; the notice gave a deadline of 21 September.
• Infraestructures de la Generalitat de Catalunya awards the €8.9m works contract for Line 9 of the Barcelona metro to a group including Copcisa, Copisa Constructora Pirenaica and FCC Construcción.
• Adif awards ArcelorMittal España a €26.5m framework agreement to supply rail for partial renewals.
• Adif awards ArcelorMittal España a €9.6m contract to supply and transport rail for the Vitoria–Araia track renewal.
• Deutsche Bahn tenders earthing and bonding works for overhead line equipment at €48.9m, bids closing 23 October.
• Szybka Kolej Miejska awards Public Transport Service a PLN 386.3m contract for fifth-level rolling-stock maintenance.
• The Amt für Recht, Vergabe und Versicherungen awards Strabag the €7.8m general-contractor contract for the step-free rebuild of the Barbarossaplatz light-rail stop.
• Südtiroler Transportstrukturen tenders a €20.0m framework contract for routine railway maintenance, bids closing 12 October.
• Trafikverket tenders points-replacement works at Bollnäs at SEK 80.0m, bids closing 14 October.
• CFR Călători tenders planned RP repair services for rolling stock at RON 81.3m, bids closing 27 October.
• CFR Călători tenders planned RG repair services for rolling stock at RON 115.1m, bids closing 12 October.
• CFR Călători tenders a second RG repair-services package for rolling stock at RON 79.5m, bids closing 10 November.
• DB Regio tenders the refurbishment of its Dieselnetz Südwest class 622 and 623 trains, bids closing 22 October.

Source: TED — EU rail notices (CPV 34600000 / 34940000 / 45234100 / 60200000 / 50220000) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

TED — EU rail notices OPEN FOR BIDS TODAY (deadline sweep)

• Správa železnic tenders the modernisation of the Hradec Králové to Týniště nad Orlicí line, bids closing 15 October.
• Správa železnic tenders railway works for the third section of the Týniště nad Orlicí–Častolovice–Solnice capacity upgrade, bids closing 30 November.
• Správa železnic tenders the signalling works for the same Týniště nad Orlicí–Častolovice–Solnice section, bids closing 9 October.
• DB InfraGO tenders the ESTW interlocking indoor installation at Berlin-Neukölln, bids closing 22 October.
• DB InfraGO tenders cable-laying works for the ESTW interlocking at Sulzbach-Rosenberg-Hütte to Freihöls, bids closing 22 October.
• DB InfraGO tenders four regional lots of track works in its GMT 2027 Package 5, bids closing 7 October.
• Metro Warszawskie tenders spare parts for metro train current collectors, bids closing 28 October.
• České dráhy tenders a framework agreement for buffer repairs on passenger wagons at CZK 16.5m, bids closing 13 October.

Source: TED — EU rail notices OPEN FOR BIDS TODAY (deadline sweep) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Sweden

Trafikverket — press releases via TT (RSS)

• Trafikverket sets out how the Norrbotniabanan could be routed south of Luleå.
• Trafikverket sets out how the Ostlänken line would connect to the Southern Main Line at Linköping.

Source: Trafikverket — press releases via TT (RSS) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Sweden

Region Stockholm — news listing

• Region Stockholm completes its review of costs, schedules and remaining work across every metro-expansion project and issues an updated forecast.

Source: Region Stockholm — news listing (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Austria

ÖBB press releases (presse-oebb.at)

• ÖBB's Semmering Base Tunnel moves into full-scale installation of the tunnel's technical equipment.

Source: ÖBB press releases (presse-oebb.at) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Netherlands

Treinenweb — trade-press RSS (Dutch rail press)

• BeNEX orders Mireo and Desiro trains for the German states of Hesse and Bavaria.
• Railpool orders 100 Vectron locomotives.
• Stadler presents its first hydrogen train for narrow-gauge lines.
• Northrail orders an Alstom Traxx shunting locomotive.

Source: Treinenweb — trade-press RSS (Dutch rail press) (Secondary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Czechia

Ministerstvo dopravy — tiskové zprávy (press releases)

• Czechia's draft 2027 budget allows new railway builds to start and keeps work in progress on pace.

Source: Ministerstvo dopravy — tiskové zprávy (press releases) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Czechia

Zdopravy.cz — Czech transport trade press (RSS)

• Správa železnic will issue a new tender for 15 overhead-line vehicles worth CZK 2.5bn, framed so that it no longer restricts competition.
• Pardubice Region decides to award further rail services to České dráhy without a tender until 2034.
• České dráhy will file an objection after losing a tender to RegioJet, citing the low price.
• Pesa wins its first tram order in Germany, to supply Braunschweig.

Source: Zdopravy.cz — Czech transport trade press (RSS) (Secondary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Denmark

Metroselskabet — projekter i udbud

• Copenhagen's Metroselskabet prequalifies three bidders for the M5 transport-system contract.

Source: Metroselskabet — projekter i udbud (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Germany

Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft — Vergabeverfahren (Bavaria's SPNV tenders)

• Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft lists the tender for the second Munich S-Bahn contract, running from December 2034 to December 2041 with an option to December 2044.

Source: Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft — Vergabeverfahren (Bavaria's SPNV tenders) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Poland

CUPT — aktualności (EU transport funds selections)

• Construction of the western section of Warsaw's second metro line is weeks from completion, according to CUPT.
• The rebuilding of Warszawa Wschodnia station, an investment of PLN 4bn, is about to start.
• CUPT's analysis finds Łódź has transport priorities other than a metro.

Source: CUPT — aktualności (EU transport funds selections) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Finland

Turun Raitiotie Oy — ajankohtaista (RSS)

• Turku's tramway moves to its delivery phase as the alliance agreement is signed.
• Construction of Turku's tramway can begin after no enforcement ban was ordered.

Source: Turun Raitiotie Oy — ajankohtaista (RSS) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Bulgaria

БДЖ news (новини)

• BDŽ puts two more new Alstom trains into service, serving the Sofia–Vidin line and further routes.

Source: БДЖ news (новини) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Slovenia

2TDK — novice

• Slovenia's 2TDK tests the Vinjan viaduct on the second track with heavy trains.

Source: 2TDK — novice (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Latvia

Satiksmes ministrija — news

• Latvia's government backs the country's application for additional EU funding for Rail Baltica.
• The Baltic states agree priorities for Latvia in the next stage of Rail Baltica.

Source: Satiksmes ministrija — news (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Estonia

Rail Baltic Estonia — käimasolevad hanked

• Rail Baltic Estonia tenders supervision and consultancy for the track-bed substructure at Ülemiste and stage I of the Kantsi tunnel.

Source: Rail Baltic Estonia — käimasolevad hanked (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Estonia

Elron — uudised

• Elron tests its Škoda trains at night between Tapa and Tamsalu for the first time.

Source: Elron — uudised (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

United States

SAM.gov — US federal rail opportunities (NAICS 336510 / 488210 / 237990)

• The US Army Corps of Engineers awards Martin Brothers Construction the US$5.4m MOTCO Rail Curves Package 3.

Source: SAM.gov — US federal rail opportunities (NAICS 336510 / 488210 / 237990) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

California

BART — procurement

• BART invites bids for the Embarcadero Station platform elevator, estimated at $12.5m, listed for October 2026.

Source: BART — procurement (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Texas

Houston METRO — procurement page (open, anticipated, major construction)

• Houston METRO invites bids to refurbish Liebherr suspension legs on its CAF H3 light rail vehicles, bids due 7 October.

Source: Houston METRO — procurement page (open, anticipated, major construction) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

United Kingdom

UK Find a Tender — rail notices (CPV 346/349/45234/602/5022/71311230)

• Network Rail tenders its rail haulage requirement, valued at £949.9m.
• Transpennine Trains awards Alstom the Class 397 train services agreement, by voluntary transparency notice.
• c2c tenders the replacement of platforms 1 and 2 at Basildon station at £20.0m.
• Network Rail awards a £70.0m overhead line steelworks contract to a group including Adey Steel and European Active Projects.
• Network Rail awards its Non Rail Plant Framework to Land Recovery Rail, Pod Trak and Wrights of Crockey Hill.
• High Speed Two publishes a planning update for its Partnering Programme.
• Translink awards Plasser UK the ballast regulator with a brush box and dust-suppression system.

Source: UK Find a Tender — rail notices (CPV 346/349/45234/602/5022/71311230) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

UK Contracts Finder — rail notices (CPV prefixes)

• Transpennine Trains' voluntary transparency notice for the Class 397 train services agreement values the award to Alstom at £34.2m.

Source: UK Contracts Finder — rail notices (CPV prefixes) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Department for Transport — GOV.UK publications (Atom, filtered: rail / HS2 / GBR)

• The Department for Transport commits to level boarding on new trains.
• The Department for Transport publishes its light rail and tram statistics for England for the year ending March 2026.
• The Department for Transport publishes its Journey to Great British Railways policy publication timetable.

Source: Department for Transport — GOV.UK publications (Atom, filtered: rail / HS2 / GBR) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Office of Rail and Road — news (RSS)

• The Office of Rail and Road announces lower investment fees for third parties and investors.
• The Office of Rail and Road reports Network Rail finances under pressure as inflation outpaces efficiency savings.
• The Office of Rail and Road appoints Paul Smith as chief executive.
• The Office of Rail and Road publishes a review of the open access rail market.

Source: Office of Rail and Road — news (RSS) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Wales

Transport for Wales — news listing

• Transport for Wales details a multi-million-pound investment to improve reliability on the North Wales Coast railway.

Source: Transport for Wales — news listing (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

India

Metro Rail Today — news listing

• Chennai Metro Phase 2's tunnel-boring machine Kaveri completes a breakthrough at KMC station.
• AECOM is appointed detailed design consultant for Ahmedabad Metro Phase 3A.
• Asa Bhanu wins a ₹40.59 crore rolling-stock maintenance contract for Nagpur Metro.
• A Nippon Koei-led joint venture is awarded a ₹275 crore consultancy contract for the Patna Metro Rail Project.
• Delhi Metro Phase V tenders the 4.94km underground Central Vista corridor.

Source: Metro Rail Today — news listing (Secondary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Delhi-NCR

NCRTC active tenders (CPPP org-wise listing)

• NCRTC tenders enabling works, development works and commuter amenities for the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, bids closing 15 October.

Source: NCRTC active tenders (CPPP org-wise listing) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Gujarat

GMRC live tenders (Ahmedabad + Surat Metro)

• Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation tenders a 10.26km elevated viaduct with eight stations from Thaltej Gam to Godhavi for the Ahmedabad Metro, bids closing 16 November.
• Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation tenders a 12.527km elevated viaduct with seven stations from Shilaj Circle to Badrabad for the Ahmedabad Metro, bids closing 16 November.
• Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation tenders a 6.56km elevated viaduct with five stations from APMC to New Faisal Nagar for the Ahmedabad Metro, bids closing 20 November.
• Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation tenders an 11.04km elevated viaduct with ten stations from Vishal Nagar West to Bapunagar North for the Ahmedabad Metro, bids closing 20 November.
• Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation tenders an 8.68km elevated viaduct with five stations from Naranpura to Nehrunagar for the Ahmedabad Metro, bids closing 21 November.
• Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation tenders a 4.84km elevated viaduct with five stations from Veer Sawarkar Sports Complex to Arihant Nagar for the Ahmedabad Metro, bids closing 21 November.
• Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation tenders a 4.62km elevated viaduct with three stations from Dudheshwar to Vadaj for the Ahmedabad Metro, bids closing 21 November.
• Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation tenders depot construction, including the operations control centre and E&M works, near Gyaspur for the Ahmedabad Metro, bids closing 20 November.
• Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation tenders depot construction, including the operations control centre and E&M works, near Shela for the Ahmedabad Metro, bids closing 21 November.
• Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation seeks general engineering consultants for depots, staff quarters and part of the elevated corridor (GEC-1), bids closing 19 November.
• Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation seeks general engineering consultants for part of the elevated corridor (GEC-2), bids closing 20 November.

Source: GMRC live tenders (Ahmedabad + Surat Metro) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Gujarat

DeshGujarat — Gujarat section (filtered: rail/metro keywords)

• Western Railway plans to acquire 800 hectares of land for the Vadodara–Ratlam third and fourth rail lines.

Source: DeshGujarat — Gujarat section (filtered: rail/metro keywords) (Secondary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Canada

Metrolinx MERX e-tendering portal (all current Metrolinx opportunities)

• Metrolinx tenders project delivery services, technical solutions and safety and systems assurance, bids closing 14 October.

Source: Metrolinx MERX e-tendering portal (all current Metrolinx opportunities) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

Alberta

Calgary Green Line supply and contract opportunities (package-by-package procurement stage)

• Calgary's Green Line seeks a light rail vehicle paint booth and associated equipment for the maintenance and storage facility.
• Calgary's Green Line seeks a light rail vehicle wheel-truing machine and associated equipment for the maintenance and storage facility.

Source: Calgary Green Line supply and contract opportunities (package-by-package procurement stage) (Primary) — source. Checked 28 September 2026.

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