Tag: Rail
European Investment Bank agrees $5.5bn of energy, transport and social projects
EIB-funded projects include renewable energy grids, rail networks, new hospitals, urban development and more.
World Bank plans $585m for Ukraine transport network
First $50m grant supports immediate humanitarian relief and recovery, and increase capacity of import and export corridors.
EBRD announces record investments in Moldova, Poland and Ukraine
Huge investment for Ukraine spurs rather than holds back major investments in neighbouring states.
Development banks back Alexandria metro upgrade
AIIB, EBRD, EIB and Agence Française de Development will co-finance Alexandria metro upgrade.
Arup supports long-awaited Boston Green Line Extension opening
Opening of key Boston rail link will help the city meet its carbon neutrality goals ad improve passenger experience.
Keeping India’s economic development on track
The corporation was created to construct, maintain and operate 2,843km of double-track electrified railway tracks across India for $12bn.
Bright future at risk from climate change, says Lagos state governor
Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu: "The journey to drastically cut greenhouse gasses in our city, is a long one, but we cannot afford not to act. The cost of allowing rising sea levels and worsening climate events is too high."
Chongqing Rail Transit Loop Line leads communications-based train control
A high-density and mountainous city has shown how building Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) can help make a new metro line efficient and successful while its new train technology also cuts carbon.
EBRD: $100m for Kazakhstan railway modernisation
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) investment will boost capacity on the Central Corridor between China and the EU.
ADB approves $4.3bn for new Manila-Calamba railway
ADB's largest ever Asia and Pacific investment will offer fast public transport, ease road traffic congestion and reduce Philippines' greenhouse gas emissions.