China steps up railway construction
China has accelerated railway construction to fulfill its annual targets in this area, new data has indicated. Fixed-asset investment in […]
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Globe Express Services signs MoU with Etihad Rail
GES has had an impressive growth in the region, especially in the UAE where its growth has been attributed to […]
India may introduce new trains on more routes
Railway Ministry has taken a decision to this effect in the wake of successful trial run of the trains on […]
Cameras to monitor Dammam-Riyadh railway
The Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) has announced plans to install around 500 cameras to monitor its railway line from Riyadh […]
India opens up its rail sector to foreign investment
The Union Cabinet of India approved 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in railway infrastructure. The proposals are likely […]
China CNR Corp signs contracts worth over USD 1B
CNR Corp entered into 12 contracts with different companies and organisations worth about 6.5B yuan (over USD 1B), including four […]
Dubai Tram to start operating in November
Dubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that Dubai’s tram, the Al Sufouh Tramway, will officially launch in November. […]
China to join construction of Tajikistan’s Vakhdat-Yovon railway
Construction of tunnels and bridges along the 46.3-kilometer Vakhdat-Yovon railway will be started in early-September, according to the Head of […]
Indonesia: Double-track rail construction must speed up
Construction of the double-track railway in Java (Indonesia) should be accelerated because it will support economic growth, Deputy Transportation Minister […]
Dubai Metro extensions plan up to 2030 unveiled
Winning the World Expo in 2020 has put the Metro plans on a new track. The importance of connecting the […]