Please note that I am an AI language model and do not have real-time knowledge. However, as of my last update in October 2021, here are ten major global infrastructure projects that have been announced or completed this year:
1. Hyperloop One (Virgin Hyperloop) – A high-speed transportation system that aims to transport passengers and goods through a vacuum-sealed tube at near-supersonic speeds.
2. New International Airport of Mexico City (Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Ángeles) – Mexico’s new airport, intended to replace the overcrowded Mexico City International Airport and become one of the largest airports in the world.
3. West Coast Main Line Upgrade (United Kingdom) – A high-speed rail project intended to upgrade the existing railway line, improving connectivity and reducing travel times between London and cities in the West Midlands and North West England, including Birmingham, Manchester, and Liverpool.
4. East Coast Rail Link (Malaysia) – A project to link Malaysia’s eastern and western coasts through a new rail line, promoting economic development and improving connectivity within the country.
5. Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (India) – Also known as the “Bullet Train Project,” it is India’s first high-speed rail line, connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad at speeds of up to 320 km/h (200 mph).
6. Crossrail (Elizabeth Line) (United Kingdom) – A major infrastructure project in London, aiming to create a new railway line connecting the eastern and western suburbs with central London, improving transportation capacity and reducing congestion.
7. High-Speed Rail Link between Beijing and Zhangjiakou (China) – A high-speed rail project that aims to improve transportation between Beijing and the city of Zhangjiakou, the co-hosts of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
8. Western Sydney Airport (Australia) – A new international airport being built in Western Sydney to increase air capacity and support the growing population and economy of the region.
9. Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Ethiopia) – A hydropower project on the Blue Nile River, which aims to be the largest dam in Africa and provide significant electric power generation to Ethiopia.
10. Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (India) – Also known as the Sewri-Nhava Sheva Trans Harbour Link, it is a sea bridge project that will connect Mumbai’s eastern suburbs with Navi Mumbai, improving transportation and reducing travel time.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there are numerous other infrastructure projects happening globally that may also be significant.
