More companies in race for two modern locomotive factories in Bihar (India)
GE and Electro Motive Diesel have been shortlisted to set up two modern locomotive factories in Bihar (India), and Alstom, […]
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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 […]
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 […]