Robert Preston

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a contract to act as lead consultant on the Gold Line project.

Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) has announced a new container route between China and Europe, running via Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Turkey.

Spanish infrastructure manager Adif AV has tendered the first civil works contract for the high-speed line between Burgos and Vitoria, worth up to €439.2m.

The EU-funded FCH2Rail research project has successfully demonstrated the technical feasibility of using fuel cells to power regional passenger trains in Spain and Portugal.

Trafikverket has received government approval to proceed with rail projects contained in Sweden's transport infrastructure plan for 2022-2033.

Banedanmark is to conduct track renewal work on Skjern - Holstebro line to accommodate higher axleload for new battery trains.

British operator FirstGroup says that it is vital to retain a strong and independent regulator as part of rail reform to create Great British Railways.

Madrid Metro has awarded Alstom a contract to supply new signalling for Line 6, upgrading CBTC from GoA2 to GoA4 and fully driverless operation.

Work has officially started on the 486km railway that will connect China with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, also providing a new route from China to Europe.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a $US 5.6bn contract to build and equip the 30km Blue Line to Mapa and Linnak of Turkey and CRRC.