Paris extends Metro Line 11
Authorities in Paris have launched the start of preliminary works to extend the Line 11 metro from Mairie des Lilas […]
Infrastructure
China and Kazakhstan to establish Free Trade Zones for railway corridor
China and Kazakhstan have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the customs departments of the two countries. China […]
USA and RTA discuss Dubai metro and tram extensions
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority […]
USA: Virginia plans high speed rail by 2025
The US state and Federal Railroad Administration are exploring the feasibility of high-speed rail in the 123-mile stretch connecting Richmond […]
Poland: EIB to finance public transport projects in Bydgoszcz
EIB is considering to finance the city of Bydgoszcz (Poland) for projects mainly in the fields of public transport, road […]
Lviv city launches tender for power supply public transport network
EBRD published the Invitation for Tenders for the construction of traction substation No. 17 with cable power supply network for […]
Chinese rail companies sign contract in Tanzania
Tanzania has awarded rail contracts worth USD 9bn to a consortium of Chinese firms led by China Railway Materials (CRM), […]
Jordan: EBRD is seeking a consultant for Amman Queen Alia Light Rail Project
Jordan Ministry of Transport has expressed an interest in obtaining support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) […]
Union Pacific: USD 137 million for modernization of railway infrastructure in California
Union Pacific plans to invest about USD 137 million in 2015 to for California’s railway infrastructure. Union Pacific’s planned investment […]
Czech Railways to upgrade oldest railway bridge in Prague
Prague’s oldest railway bridge, the Negrelli Viaduct, is to undergo renovation, Radio Prague reports. The mid-19th century structure runs over […]