Israel: new step in ETCS Level 2 project
Israel Railways sent the documents for a closed tender for new railway track signalling equipment in the framework of the […]
Infrastructure
China invested more than USD 100 billion in railways
In 2016, China’s railway investments reached CNY 801.5 billion (USD 116.6 billion), the Ministry of Transport (MOT) announced. The country’s […]
New delay for Thailand-Cambodia rail link
The completion of the rail line linking Thailand and Cambodia may be delayed due to compensation issues with people living […]
Philippines: agreement for common rail station
The Philippines Department of Transportation (DOTr) has signed a memorandum of agreement with SM Prime Holdings Inc., San Miguel Corp. […]
Russia and Greece agree on railway infrastructure projects implementation
On January 20, RZD International and ERGA OSE, a subsidiary of the Greek national railway operator OSE, signed a Memorandum […]
Bangladesh: DP Rail awards contract for railway engineering services
Rendel and OTB Engineering in association with HR Wallingford, Railway Engineering Associated and BCL Associates has been appointed by DP […]
Zuidas (Amsterdam) road – rail project contract attributed
A consortium made up of Heijmans, Fluor and Hochtief has won the preliminary contract for a EUR 1 billion project […]
UK: Kettering- Corby electrification launched
Network Rail has started the next stage Kettering- Corby electrification, as part of its Railway Upgrade Plan. The project is […]
Oman plans a rail line for freight transport
Oman Rail and the Public Authority for Mining held discussions on building a railway line for transporting minerals to Duqm […]
Mumbai stations to be redeveloped by private sector
Kolkata’s Howrah station and Mumbai Central and Chennai Central stations are among 23 identified for redevelopment by the private sector. […]