China is again increasing infrastructure spending to bolster economic growth amid the continuing drag of Covid-19 and a weakening global economy, with observers noting a corresponding rise in debt. The official Xinhua news agency notes that capital spending on infrastructure rose almost 7% during the first five months of 2022 compared with […]
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The Royal Commission for the Development of Al-Ula (RCU), a region of outstanding natural and cultural significance located in northwestern Saudi Arabia, is planning to build a 50km-long tram-train line that will link the ancient city of Al-Ula with archaeological sites. parks and tourist areas of the Hijaz region. The […]
While the commitment to high-speed continues, commuter, regional and freight lines are still waiting for the necessary aid to promote sustainable mobility throughout the territory.
Rete Ferroviaria Italiana to Receive Award at Esri User Conference Last year, the Italian rail agency Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) built an application using geographic information system (GIS) technology from Esri, the global leader in location intelligence. Called StationLAND, the application is designed to make railway stations the centerpieces of their communities […]
Train manufacturer, Gibela proudly celebrated the high-profile handover ceremony of its 100th train set to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) in Dunnottar, Ekurhuleni. Source: Supplied The event was attended by Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula, Gauteng premier David Makhura, Prasa board chairperson Leonard Ramatlakane and other dignitaries […]
President Samia stressed that the modern railway will connect nine regions and also connect neighboring Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, DRC, South Sudan and other African countries.
Iosswa.com: Egypt’s first electrified light transit (LRT) system, jointly built by Chinese and Egyptian companies, began a test run on Sunday, with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi taking the first ride, according to a report on the Chinese Embassy website. on Monday in Egypt. Chinese experts said the project, the latest […]
RWU Resolution in Support of Passenger Rail Expansion Whereas, the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill has provided a record amount of funding to begin a passenger train revival in the U.S.; and Whereas, the DOT, FRA, Amtrak, the states, passenger advocates are ready to move forward with the implementation of countless proposed […]
The government of Laos has commissioned a feasibility study into the construction of an electrified rail link with Vietnam, the latter’s state news agency said. The Laos–Vietnam Railway Project (LVRP) would extend the country’s recently completed railway to Kunming, China some 330km as the crow flies to the border trading city […]
The initial phase of Egypt’s first electrified light rail system, built and part-financed by Chinese firms, began operating on Saturday after a ceremony attended by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and China’s ambassador to Egypt, Liao Liqiang. When all three phases are complete, the 10th of Ramadan line will run for […]