India: Govt outlines areas open for FDI in railways
The new Railway ministry outlined areas open for private and foreign direct investment (FDI) and specified guidelines for the same, […]
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China to Contribute USD 40 Billion to Silk Road Fund
Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China will contribute USD 40 billion to its new Silk Road Fund designed to […]
China to invest in railways connecting Europe, Middle Eastern countries and Far East
China has announced plans to invest in railways connecting Europe and the Far East via Middle Eastern countries including Iran, […]
Alstom’s first 100% catenary-free tramway line opened
Dubai Tramway, a project that was assigned to Alstom by Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), was launched to foster […]
Cosco eyes prospects in China-Europe rail link
China Ocean Shipping Group (Cosco) is looking to tap into the fledgling China-Europe rail freight market, a move that could […]
China is interested in Singapore-Malaysia HSR
China is keen to help build a Malaysia-Singapore high-speed rail link and also to get involved in Chilean and Australian […]
Five stations planned for first phase of Oman Railway Network
Five stations are planned for the first phase of the Oman Railway Network that is about to be constructed. There […]
India: rail safety and customer service, priorities for new Railway Minister
The new Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu announced that said rail safety and customer service would be his priorities. “We have […]