India: China to build Mysuru – Bengaluru – Chennai HSR
During a meeting with India’s National Railway Administration (NRA) China proposed to build a high-speed rail line between Mysuru and […]
Regions
China Railway Construction wins USD 5.5 billion contracts in Africa
Two big construction orders in Africa totalling nearly 5.5 billion U.S. dollars have been signed by China’ largest railway constructor, […]
Indonesia to launch construction for a 143 km new line
Indonesian government will start the construction of a 143 km railway line from Makassar to Parepare, both cities in South […]
Alstom delivers 3 new metro trainsets to Azerbaijan
Alstom has delivered 3 new metro trainsets to Baku Metro, in accordance with a contract signed in 2014. The trainsets, […]
Australia: USD 1.5 billion for Melbourne Metro Rail project
Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews has announced USD 1.5 billion to cover all anticipated planning, design and significant early works […]
Lahore Metro Rail Transit System approved
Lahore authorities approved Metro Rail Transit System on the Orange Line in Lahore at the cost of Rs 162.628 billion […]
Portugal to privatise rail freight operator CP Carga
The authorities from Portugal recently approved the privatisation of CP Carga, the national rail freight operator. The Portuguese Government also […]
Switzerland: the new Alpine line will cost less
The new Alpine line will cost CHF 300 million (EUR 289 million) less because drilling and concrete works for Gothard […]
Estonia could privatize EVR Cargo
The Estonian goverment considers privatizing the railway cargo operator EVR Cargo, according to the Estonian media. The Estonian businessman Oleg […]
Summa Group does not agree with the sale of Kedentransservice
Summa Group has contested the decision to sell the Kazakh rail container and terminal operator Kedentransservice to Kazakhstan Temir Zholy. […]