Beijing wants to build high-speed railway through Mt Everest
China is planning to dig a tunnel under Mount Everest to build a high-speed railway line linking Tibet and Nepal, […]
Infrastructure
New York receives USD 967 million for the installment of positive train control technology
Federal Railroad Administration has approved a loan of USD 967.1 million to the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Plovdiv-Svilengrad rail line will be finished this year
The upgrade of the Plovdiv-Svilengrad rail will be completed by the end of 2015, according to the Bulgarian Transport Ministry. […]
Loan for rail link between Jakarta and Airport
Railway operator Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) and Railink, its subsidiary, secured loans to finance a rail link project between downtown […]