UK: On March 18 the Department for Transport announced initial funding approval for a 1·4 km extension of the Midland Metro light rail line through Birmingham city centre. From a...  More...

EUROPE: Following the completion of its 20th bi-national safety exercise in the Channel Tunnel on the night of March 13-14, Eurotunnel said this had 'confirmed the need to...  More...

INDIA: Kolkata Metro Rail Corp has awarded a Rs9·1bn contract for civil works on the Subhas Sarobar - Central underground section of the East-West metro line to ITD Cementation, a...  More...

SOUTH AFRICA: Test running has started in earnest on the 20 km first phase of the Gautrain line between Sandton and OR Tambo International Airport. Opening has been set for June...  More...

AUSTRALIA: Project management, engineering and consultancy firm Calibre Global has acquired Engenium's 50% stake in the Calibre Engenium Rail joint venture, which is to be...  More...