China approves $11.45bn investment in Changchun rail projects
The Chinese Government has approved a CNY78.7bn ($11.45bn) investment in urban railway projects in Changchun, the capital of the Jilin province.…
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Canada and Quebec to fund rail bridge project over Mistassini River
The Government of Quebec in Canada and the federal government have agreed to invest more than C$36.1m ($27.5m) to develop a…
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Network Rail to invest £4bn in Scotland railways
Railway infrastructure manager Network Rail is planning to invest £4bn in Scotland railways between 2019 and 2024 in a bid…
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Virgin Hyperloop One to open testing facility in Spain
Transportation technology company Virgin Hyperloop One has signed an agreement with Spanish infrastructure agency Administration of Railway Infrastructure (Adif) to…
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Bombardier to design VLocity train bogies for Victoria North East Line
The Government of Victoria in Australia has signed an agreement with Bombardier Transportation Australia to design bogies for the new…
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Vossloh to acquire rail sleeper manufacturer Austrak
German rail technology company Vossloh is to acquire Laing O’Rourke’s concrete rail sleeper manufacturing specialist Austrak. The acquisition, which will…
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France’s Bordeaux Metropole orders Citadis trams
France’s Bordeaux Metropole has ordered five additional Citadis trams, along with the previous contract for 25 trams, which are currently…
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World Bank to support Colombia’s Bogota Metro development
The World Bank has agreed to support the development of a metro rail project in the Colombian capital of Bogota…
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Canada announces 105 new projects to increase rail safety
The Government of Canada has announced 105 new projects and initiatives in a bid to increase rail safety across the…
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EBRD to provide €205m loan to revamp Cairo Metro Line 1
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has agreed to provide a €205m loan to support the partial refurbishment…