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Dhaka metro project may attract higher budgetary allocation
The next budget is set to see an allocation of BDT 4bn for the Dhaka metro rail project, an approved metro rail system to be constructed in Dhaka, the capital and largest city of Bangladesh.
The next budget is set to see an allocation of BDT 4bn for the Dhaka metro rail project, an approved metro rail system to be constructed in Dhaka, the capital and largest city of Bangladesh.
Eastern Province metros to be completed by 2021
The integrated public transport system in Dammam and Qatif will cost around SAR 60bn (USD 16bn), Eastern Province Mayor Fahad Al-Jubair said in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on 21 May.
The integrated public transport system in Dammam and Qatif will cost around SAR 60bn (USD 16bn), Eastern Province Mayor Fahad Al-Jubair said in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on 21 May.
Jeddawis want early completion of metro
Jeddah residents have called on the Saudi Arabian government to complete the metro project as early as possible to give them relief from the heavy congestion on the city's roads.
Jeddah residents have called on the Saudi Arabian government to complete the metro project as early as possible to give them relief from the heavy congestion on the city's roads.
Punjab government signs Lahore Orange Metro agreement with China
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and the Chairman of China's National Development Reforms Commission (NDRC) signed an agreement in Shanghai on 22 May to launch ‘Lahore Orange Line Metro Train.’
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and the Chairman of China's National Development Reforms Commission (NDRC) signed an agreement in Shanghai on 22 May to launch ‘Lahore Orange Line Metro Train.’
Sabah considers tunnels to bypass landslides
The Sabah government will consider tunnelling technology to overcome the state's hilly terrain, especially landslide-prone areas, following the implementation of the state's first road tunnelling project in Sepanggar, which is expected to be completed by April next year, according to Malaysian media sources.
The Sabah government will consider tunnelling technology to overcome the state's hilly terrain, especially landslide-prone areas, following the implementation of the state's first road tunnelling project in Sepanggar, which is expected to be completed by April next year, according to Malaysian media sources.
Work on drainage tunnel project inaugurated
Engineer Nasser bin Ali Al Mawlawi, president of Public Works Authority — Ashghal — on 20 May inaugurated excavation works on a construction site in Al Thummama for Mesaimeer Surface and Ground Water Tunnelling, a significant project undertaken by Ashghal to enhance Qatar’s drainage network.
Engineer Nasser bin Ali Al Mawlawi, president of Public Works Authority — Ashghal — on 20 May inaugurated excavation works on a construction site in Al Thummama for Mesaimeer Surface and Ground Water Tunnelling, a significant project undertaken by Ashghal to enhance Qatar’s drainage network.
Tunnel highway builder focuses on foreigners to finance project
Client Nepal Purbadhar Bikash Co. Ltd. (NPBCL) has turned to foreign investors to develop the Kathmandu-Kulekhani-Hetauda Tunnel Highway after it failed to woo local investors.
Client Nepal Purbadhar Bikash Co. Ltd. (NPBCL) has turned to foreign investors to develop the Kathmandu-Kulekhani-Hetauda Tunnel Highway after it failed to woo local investors.
Japan assures help to build tunnel road
Japan has shown keen interest in building the proposed Nagdhunga-Naubise tunnel and has assured the government of assistance for the project which would shorten the main land route linking the Kathmandu valley with the outside world, said government officials.
Japan has shown keen interest in building the proposed Nagdhunga-Naubise tunnel and has assured the government of assistance for the project which would shorten the main land route linking the Kathmandu valley with the outside world, said government officials.
Work on Ciliwung River project begins
Construction work on an underground water tunnel to connect the Ciliwung River in Bidaracina with Jakarta’s East Flood Canal (KBT) began on 9 May , according to the head of neighbourhood unit (RT) 6 of Cipinang Cempedak, Ms. Sari.
Construction work on an underground water tunnel to connect the Ciliwung River in Bidaracina with Jakarta’s East Flood Canal (KBT) began on 9 May , according to the head of neighbourhood unit (RT) 6 of Cipinang Cempedak, Ms. Sari.
Nepalese officials visiting Japan to observe tunnel technology
Eight Nepalese government officials have embarked on a week-long visit to Japan on Tuesday 20 May to learn about the tunnel construction technologies to be applied in the transport sector.
Eight Nepalese government officials have embarked on a week-long visit to Japan on Tuesday 20 May to learn about the tunnel construction technologies to be applied in the transport sector.
Safety inspections for ageing tunnels urgently needed
Inspections of ageing infrastructure such as bridges and tunnels are urgently needed to promptly work out and implement safety measures.
Inspections of ageing infrastructure such as bridges and tunnels are urgently needed to promptly work out and implement safety measures.
Subway system mulled for Manila
Eisai Europe has partnered with MedSIR to assess Halaven (eribulin) in the REVERT clinical study, which involves metastatic breast cancer patients.
Eisai Europe has partnered with MedSIR to assess Halaven (eribulin) in the REVERT clinical study, which involves metastatic breast cancer patients.
NPBCL submits financial closure for Kathmandu highway project
Nepal Purbadhar Bikas Company Limited (NPBCL), which is building the high-priority Kathmandu-Kulekhani-Hetauda Tunnel Highway, has submitted its financial closure document to the government after reducing the equity of the promoters and public to 20 per cent from the earlier 50 per cent.
Nepal Purbadhar Bikas Company Limited (NPBCL), which is building the high-priority Kathmandu-Kulekhani-Hetauda Tunnel Highway, has submitted its financial closure document to the government after reducing the equity of the promoters and public to 20 per cent from the earlier 50 per cent.
Genbina-Icop to be Malaysia's largest microtunnelling firm
Genbina Sdn Bhd and ICOP SpA, a civil contracting company from Italy, on 14 May signed a joint-venture (JV) agreement to form a company, the National News Agency of Malaysia reported.
Genbina Sdn Bhd and ICOP SpA, a civil contracting company from Italy, on 14 May signed a joint-venture (JV) agreement to form a company, the National News Agency of Malaysia reported.
China to dig tunnel for Asian rail system
A major construction project for the ambitious Trans-Asian Railway Network is set to commence in China in June, China Daily reported, quoting a senior tunnel and railway expert.
A major construction project for the ambitious Trans-Asian Railway Network is set to commence in China in June, China Daily reported, quoting a senior tunnel and railway expert.
STEC orders two giant TBMs for multipurpose tunnel
Chinese contractor and manufacturer Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co Ltd (STEC), has placed an order for two Herrenknecht 15.76m diameter Mixshield TBMs. The machines will be used for a large multifunctional tunnel in Wuhan, central China.
Chinese contractor and manufacturer Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co Ltd (STEC), has placed an order for two Herrenknecht 15.76m diameter Mixshield TBMs. The machines will be used for a large multifunctional tunnel in Wuhan, central China.
First contract for NFM Technologies in Saudi Arabia
NFM Technologies has just signed a contract with the Metro Riyadh line 3 consortium to supply a 10.16m diameter TBM to excavate the red line of the Saudi capital's metro system, the company announced in April.
NFM Technologies has just signed a contract with the Metro Riyadh line 3 consortium to supply a 10.16m diameter TBM to excavate the red line of the Saudi capital's metro system, the company announced in April.
Hong Kong's MTR director retires
TC Chew will be retiring on 28 October from his position as projects director, Hong Kong¹s MTR Corporation announced.
TC Chew will be retiring on 28 October from his position as projects director, Hong Kong¹s MTR Corporation announced.
Iran to complete Istiqlol tunnel by next year
Caretaker of the Iranian embassy in Dushanbe, Seyed Mahmoud Sadri has announced that Iran would complete Tajikistan's strategic Istiqlol (“independence”) road tunnel by the next Iranian year, which begins on 21 March 2015.
Caretaker of the Iranian embassy in Dushanbe, Seyed Mahmoud Sadri has announced that Iran would complete Tajikistan's strategic Istiqlol (“independence”) road tunnel by the next Iranian year, which begins on 21 March 2015.
Tunnelling work on SBK Line enters final year
There is only one more year to go before the tunnel-boring work of the Klang Valley MRT’s Sungai Buloh-Kajang line (SBK Line) concludes, according to local media.
There is only one more year to go before the tunnel-boring work of the Klang Valley MRT’s Sungai Buloh-Kajang line (SBK Line) concludes, according to local media.
