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 […]
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RZD wants reassessment of Swiss francs use as settlement currency
RZD has suggested reviewing the use of Swiss francs as a settlement currency for transit traffic, president of the company […]
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. […]
Taiwan: Taichung Green line train unveiled
Taipei Department of Rapid Transit Systems (DORTS) has presented the new EMU prototype for Taichung city MRT Green line. The […]
KTZ sells stake in two companies
Kazakh rail company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) sold a 50% stake in Astyk Trans and a 78% stake in Kazakhstanskaya […]
Artesyn and Hyukshin to develop rail signaling solutions
Artesyn Embedded Technologies has signed a MoU with Hyukshin Engineering Co. (South Korea) for the development of rail signaling solutions […]
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 […]
Kazakhstan and UAE to establish a joint infrastructure investment platform
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy and Etihad Rail have discussed the implementation of joint infrastructure projects in the UAE, as well as […]
UTLC to increase its transit traffic volume
For 2017, United Transport and Logistics Company (UTLC) intends to increase its transit traffic volume by 40% compared to figure […]