Victoria: Mernda rail extension contract awarded
Victorian Government awarded John Holland the contract to construct the Mernda Rail Extension project, which has a total value of […]
November 2016
ABB wins order to supply 1600 transformers for India’s freight locomotives
ABB has won an order from Alstom to supply 1600 traction transformers for 800 new electric freight locomotives in India. […]
Tests on Vienna South hub launched
Trial operations at the new terminal Vienna South Freight Terminal began last week with the first on-track movements visible in […]
China approves five new lines
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has approved five railway projects with a total investment of CNY 200 billion […]
BNSF and Kansas City Southern launch joint intermodal transport solutions
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced a new joint service to offer intermodal transport connecting the […]
Metra approves USD 1 billion budget
Chicago’s metropolitan commuter rail operator, Metra, approved a USD 1.06 billion budget that provides USD 781.2 million for operating costs […]
Lviv completes new fast tram line
Western Ukrainian city of Lviv completed the fast tram line and inaugurated an e-ticket system. The new line will link […]
Massachusetts awards construction contract to improve Red and Orange lines
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) awarded J.F. White Contracting Co. a USD 17.9 million construction contract to support infrastructure […]
UK: Abbey Wood station is taking shape
Abbey Wood’s new station is beginning to take shape with the timber structure of the distinctive roof now complete, Network […]
Watco purchases bulk terminals
Watco transport company has reached a definitive agreement with Kinder Morgan Terminals (KMT) to purchase 20 bulk terminal operations in […]