Local govts agreed to support China’s new strategy-“One Belt, One Road”
Twenty out of 31 mainland provincial-level governments from China have clarified their positioning and plans in their support of the […]
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Beijing metro to put in operation its longest trains
Beijing Metro will put into operation on Line 16, a new type of of eight-car subway train which has the […]
Bangladesh: Metrorail law approved by Parliament
Parliament has passed the Metrorail Bill-2015 after Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader placed it before the legislators. According […]
Indian Railways need funds to eliminate level crossings
The Indian Railways have demanded Rs 20,000 crore (2.9 million euros) for eliminating all the level crossings across the country. […]
India: Integral Coach Factory to roll out over 360 LHB rail coaches
Integral Coach Factory, the unit of Indian Railways manufacturing passenger coaches, plans to produce 67 stainless steel state-of-the-art Linke Holfmann […]
Bahrain plans three stations to link to GCC railway network
Plans to build three train stations in Bahrain that will be connected to the GCC railway network have been announced […]
Manila: 4 groups in competition for LRT operation and maintenance contract
Four groups submit prequalification documents to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) for […]
Philippines: authorities to launch tenders for two major rail projects next year
PPP Center (Philippines) announced that in 2016 will be launched two major rail projects: the P176.7 billion (USD 4 billion) […]
Jakarta to build LRT with private funds
After the Jakarta City Council rejected the city administration’s plan to fund the construction of an elevated light rapid transit […]
Thailand to present to Japan three options for railway investment projects
Thailand goverment will present to Japan three options for investment in double-track railways during Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s visit to […]