Global Railway Projects

Australia · Oceania

This metro line is under construction in Australia. It comprises 8.5 km of tunnels and 130 km/h design speed. The line uses 25 kV AC 50 Hz electrification, CBTC signalling and 1067 mm Cape gauge. METRONET Office and Public Transport Authority of Western Australia are delivering the project. It opened in 2024, with an investment of USD 0 m.

Thailand · Asia

This 30.4 km monorail line entered service in Thailand. It comprises 23 stations and 80 km/h design speed. The line uses 750 V DC third rail electrification and CBTC signalling. Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is delivering the project, with Eastern Bangkok Monorail (BSR consortium: BTSC + Sino-Thai + RATCH) and Alstom (Innovia 300) as main contractors. It opened in 2023, with an investment of USD 1.5 bn.

Brazil · Americas

This 13.4 km metro line entered service in Brazil. The line uses 3 kV DC overhead electrification and 1000 mm metre gauge. It opened in 2012, with an investment of USD 0 m.

Canada · Americas

Extension of SkyTrain Millennium Line along Broadway corridor to UBC area in Vancouver.

UAE · Middle East

This 30 km metro line is in pre-feasibility stage in UAE. The line uses CBTC signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. It opened in 2011, with an investment of USD 5.6 bn.

Israel · Middle East

This 39 km light rail line is under construction in Israel. The line uses 1.5 kV DC overhead electrification, CBTC signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. Under construction since 2019, the line is scheduled to open in 2021, with an investment of USD 0 m.

Israel · Middle East

This 85 km light rail line entered service in Israel. The line uses 1.5 kV DC overhead electrification and 1435 mm standard gauge. It opened in 2023, with an investment of USD 4.7 bn.

Indonesia · Asia

This 41.2 km light rail line entered service in Indonesia. It comprises 18 stations and 90 km/h design speed. The line uses 750 V DC third rail electrification, moving-block signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) is delivering the project, with PT Adhi Karya and PT INKA as main contractors. It opened in 2023, with an investment of USD 1.5 bn.

Malaysia · Asia

This 37.8 km light rail line is under construction in Malaysia. It comprises 20 stations and 2 km of tunnels. The line uses 750 V DC third rail electrification, CBTC signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. Prasarana Malaysia is delivering the project, with MRCB-George Kent JV as main contractor. Under construction since 2017, the line is scheduled to open in 2025, with an investment of USD 2.2 bn.

Philippines · Asia

This 12.7 km monorail line is in procurement in Philippines. It comprises 11 stations. The line uses 1500 V DC third rail electrification, CBTC signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. Department of Transportation Philippines (DOTr) is delivering the project. Target opening is 2031, with an investment of USD 7.0 bn.

Australia · Oceania

This 9 km metro line entered service in Australia. It comprises 5 stations and 9 km of tunnels. The line uses 1.5 kV DC overhead electrification, CBTC signalling and 1600 mm Iberian gauge. Rail Projects Victoria and Department of Transport and Planning Victoria are delivering the project, with Cross Yarra Partnership (Lendlease, John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Capella Capital — PPP Tunnels & Stations), Rail Systems Alliance (CPB, AECOM, Metro Trains Melbourne) and Rail Network Alliance (John Holland, KBR, Metro Trains, Rail Projects Victoria) as main contractors. It opened in 2025, with an investment of AUD 12.8 bn (~USD 8.6 bn).

Mexico · Americas

This 57.7 km commuter rail line entered service in Mexico. The line uses 1435 mm standard gauge. It opened in 2023, with an investment of USD 0 m.

Qatar · Middle East

This 28 km tram line entered service in Qatar. The line uses CBTC signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. It opened in 2022, with an investment of USD 2.2 bn.

Australia · Oceania

This 23 km metro line is under construction in Australia. It comprises 6 stations, 9.8 km of tunnels and 100 km/h design speed. The line uses 1.5 kV DC overhead electrification, CBTC signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. Sydney Metro (Transport for NSW) is delivering the project, with CPB Contractors-Ghella-UGL JV (SSTOM tunnels), Bouygues-Acciona JV (stations enabling) and Parklife Metro consortium (Webuild, Siemens Mobility, RATP Dev, Plenary Group) — SSTOM PPP as main contractors. Under construction since 2020, the line is scheduled to open in 2027, with an investment of AUD 12.0 bn (~USD 8.0 bn).

Bangladesh · Asia

This 102 km conventional rail line entered service in Bangladesh. It comprises 9 stations. The line uses diesel traction and dual-gauge track. Bangladesh Railway is delivering the project, with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and Max Infrastructure as main contractors. It opened in 2023, with an investment of USD 1.5 bn.

Egypt · Middle East

This 38.1 km metro line entered service in Egypt. The line uses 1.5 kV DC overhead electrification, CBTC signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. It opened in 2022, with an investment of USD 3.5 bn.

Australia · Oceania

This 6.7 km light rail line is under construction in Australia. It comprises 8 stations. The line uses 750 V DC overhead electrification and 1435 mm standard gauge. Queensland Government Department of Transport and Main Roads and GoldlinQ are delivering the project, with John Holland as main contractor. Under construction since 2023, the line is scheduled to open in 2026, with an investment of AUD 1.2 bn (~USD 805 m).

Vietnam · Asia

This 11.3 km metro line is in procurement in Vietnam. It comprises 11 stations, 9.3 km of tunnels and 110 km/h design speed. The line uses CBTC signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Authority (MAUR) is delivering the project. Target opening is 2030, with an investment of USD 0 m.

Montenegro · Europe

This 250 km conventional rail line is under construction in Montenegro. The line uses 25 kV AC 50 Hz electrification and 1435 mm standard gauge. It opened in 1976, with an investment of USD 80 m.

Romania · Europe

This 17.8 km metro line is under construction in Romania. The line uses 750 V DC third rail electrification and 1435 mm standard gauge. Under construction since 2023, the line is scheduled to open in 2028, with an investment of USD 0 m.

United States · Americas

This 26 km light rail line is under construction in United States. The line uses 1.5 kV DC overhead electrification and 1435 mm standard gauge. Under construction since 2017, the line is scheduled to open in 2027, with an investment of USD 9.3 bn.

Ethiopia · Africa

This 31.6 km light rail line entered service in Ethiopia. It comprises 39 stations and 70 km/h design speed. The line uses 750 V DC overhead electrification, national ATC signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. Ethiopian Railways Corporation is delivering the project, with China Railway Engineering Corporation as main contractor. It opened in 2015, with an investment of USD 475 m.

Egypt · Middle East

Conversion of the historic Abu Qir suburban railway into a 22 km, 20-station metro with CBTC and 25 kV AC 50 Hz electrification. Delivered by NAT with NERIC + Hyundai Rotem. EUR 1.76 bn, opening 2028.

Philippines · Asia

This 13.18 km rail project is under construction in Philippines. It comprises 17 stations and 80 km/h design speed. It opened in 2026, with an investment of USD 0 m.