Tenders and Deals - Page 2

Russia to build $100bn Bering Strait high-speed rail tunnel
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 The Russian Government has approved an ambitious plan to build a 65 mile-long undersea rail tunnel under the Bering Strait to connect Russia and the US at a cost of $100bn. The Bering...

Railway-technology.com Launches Major Transport Survey
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 Railway-technology.com is launching a major global transport industry survey, and we'd like to hear your opinions on the most important sustainability issues for 2011-12. Upon completion,...

Crossrail Secures Approval for First Over-Site Development
Friday, May 27, 2011 Crossrail, in association with development partner Great Portland Estates, has secured approval for the first over-site development above a Crossrail station in London, UK. The master plan...

Etihad Rail to Begin Work on Western Region Rail Link
Tuesday, May 03, 2011 Etihad Rail will begin construction work on a railway link in the western region of the United Arab Emirates shortly, following a field visit to inspect ongoing preparations ahead of the...

Los Angeles Transportation Authority to Purchase LA Union Station
Tuesday, March 01, 2011 The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) plans to acquire the Los Angeles Union Station for $75m from Catellus Operating Limited Partnership. The purchase includes...

European Rail Firms Eye UK Rail Franchise
Wednesday, February 09, 2011 Four government-backed European rail operators have expressed an interest in taking over the UK West Coast franchise operated by Virgin Trains. The firms include Germany's Deutsche...

EIB Approves Rail Loan for French Authority
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €600m ($809.7m) loan to the Ile de France Transport Authority (STIF) to fund the renewal and modernisation of rolling stock in service on...

Saudi Rail Contract to be Awarded Soon
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 The contract for the final phase of the 450km Haramain Railway project in Saudi Arabia will be awarded by the end of this year. Phase II includes the construction of railroads,...

Australian JV Wins Rail Extension Contract
Friday, October 22, 2010 A Theiss and McConnell Dowell joint venture has won a contract to build a 5.7km rail line extension to Seaford in south Adelaide, Australia. The Australia-based construction companies will...

Costain Wins London Tunnel Contract
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 UK-based engineering and construction company Costain has been awarded a £200m ($317.8m) contract from National Grid for its 33km-long London cable replacement tunnel. The contract...

Downer Wins Rail Contracts in Australia
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Passenger and freight rolling stock provider Downer EDI has won rail contracts and extensions in Australia worth A$300m (US$297.9m). The company said rail freight operator Pacific National...

ACS Wins New York Subway Contract
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Spain's Actividades de Construcción y Servicios has won a $447m contract to build the 72nd street station for the proposed 2nd Avenue Subway line in Manhattan, New York, US. The station's...

Stadler Receives Train Order in Germany
Monday, October 18, 2010 Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler Pankow has received a contract worth €60m ($83.7m) for the delivery of eight double-decker multiple-unit trains from Société Nationale des Chemins de...

LU Tube Workers Favour Industrial Action
Friday, October 15, 2010 London Underground (LU) fleet maintenance staff in the UK have voted in favour of industrial action short of a strike over safety-critical cuts. The Rail Maritime and Transport union...

Australia To Raise Investment Through Rail Freight Unit IPO
Thursday, October 14, 2010 The Queensland State Government in Australia has unveiled plans to raise about A$5.05bn (US$4.9bn) through an initial public offering of its rail freight operator, QR National. The state said...

RMT, Network Rail Settle 7% Pay Rise
Thursday, October 14, 2010 A dispute between the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers union (RMT) and Network Rail has been settled after both parties agreed a pay deal. The dispute centred on the rail operator's plan...

Quebec Approves Metro Contract to Consortium
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 Bombardier-Alstom has received a $1.22bn contract for the building of new metro cars following the approval of a bill from the Quebec state government in Canada. The contract includes building...

Eurostar Eyes Fleet Expansion Investment
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 Eurostar International has unveiled plans to invest £700m ($1.1bn) in capital to purchase a new fleet as it intends to extend services to Amsterdam in the Netherlands and Geneva, Switzerland. ...

Crossrail Invites Bids for UK Station Contract
Monday, October 11, 2010 UK-based Crossrail has invited firms to place tenders for a £250m ($396.6m) construction contract for a new station at Paddington in central London. The contract will see the station take...

Bulgaria State Railways to Restructure Freight Unit
Thursday, October 07, 2010 Bulgarian state railways company BDZ will restructure its freight unit, BDZ Tovarni Prevozi, ahead of selling a stake in the company. The Bulgarian Ministry of Transport said the unit...