Brazil: China proposes binational company for rail project
The Chinese government has proposed to Brazil creating a binational state-owned company that would build the 1,527 km West-East Integration […]
September 2016
India: RIB Software signs a Phase II contract for Metro Rail project
RIB Software AG (RIB) has signed a Phase 2 contract to deliver its iTWO 5D BIM technology in a USD […]
Alstom to deliver 4 additional Pendolino to NTV
Alstom and NTV, Italy, have signed a contract for the purchase of 4 Pendolino trains and related maintenance services. The […]
Canada and Alberta reach USD 1 billion agreement
The Minister of Infrastructure and Communities of Canada, Amarjeet Sohi, and Brian Mason, Alberta Minister of Transport have announced a […]
GWR launches new electric train for London and the Thames Valley
Great Western Railway (GWR) has deployed the first two of 45 Class 387, or GWR Electrostar, trains on Hayes & […]
Dubai launches Expo 2020 metro line construction
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has laid the foundation stone of Route 2020, the Dubai Metro Red Line […]
Ansaldo STS granted contract by Delhi Metro Rail
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) has been authorized by Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) to proceed with the […]
UK: passenger association to fund judicial review into Southern Rail’s problem
The Association of British Commuters is set to fund a Judicial Review of the Government’s handling of the Southern Rail […]
RZD and Vostochny Port to improve coal transportation
RZD and Vostochny Port concluded a agreement of cooperation aimed at improving coal handling and transportation operations. The agreement envisages […]
Eskişehir buys 14 low-floor trams
Škoda Transportation will deliver a unique battery-powered tram to the Turkish city of Eskişehir. This represents a follow-up to the […]