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Critics slam Taipei-Yilan rail route
Academics and environmental activists sounded alarms over the newly announced Taipei-Yilan railway project, saying that the proposed route holds high risks as it passes through six active faults and 30 underground mining sites.
Academics and environmental activists sounded alarms over the newly announced Taipei-Yilan railway project, saying that the proposed route holds high risks as it passes through six active faults and 30 underground mining sites.
Work on Makkah metro to kick off in 2016
The City of Makkah in Saudi Arabia is embarking on a mega project to equip the city with an extensive network of public transport that will include metro lines and dedicated bus services, a senior official of the city announced on 29 April.
The City of Makkah in Saudi Arabia is embarking on a mega project to equip the city with an extensive network of public transport that will include metro lines and dedicated bus services, a senior official of the city announced on 29 April.
Matn residents demand funding for Jal al-Dib tunnel
Residents of Matn, a district in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon, east of the capital city Beirut, held a protest on Friday (2 May 2014) calling for funds for a tunnel project in Jal al-Dib to be approved, and threatening to close down the highway if their demands are not met.
Residents of Matn, a district in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon, east of the capital city Beirut, held a protest on Friday (2 May 2014) calling for funds for a tunnel project in Jal al-Dib to be approved, and threatening to close down the highway if their demands are not met.
DPWH allocates funding for flood mitigation projects
The Department of Public Works & Highways (DPWH), of Philpipines, has allocated PHP 50M for the continued widening of tunnels at City Camp Lagoon in preparation for the rainy season.
The Department of Public Works & Highways (DPWH), of Philpipines, has allocated PHP 50M for the continued widening of tunnels at City Camp Lagoon in preparation for the rainy season.
Dubai’s RTA studies Green Line extension to Meydan
Dubai Metro’s Green Line is likely to pass via Meydan in Nad Al Shiba on its way to Academic City, as part of a proposed extension of the rail network, according to local media reports.
Dubai Metro’s Green Line is likely to pass via Meydan in Nad Al Shiba on its way to Academic City, as part of a proposed extension of the rail network, according to local media reports.
World's highest railway tunnel holes through
The world's highest HSR tunnel broke through on 1 May, paving the way for the operation of the line linking Gansu Province and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency.
The world's highest HSR tunnel broke through on 1 May, paving the way for the operation of the line linking Gansu Province and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency.
Tunnel mulled to limit road excavations
The Riyadh Municipality is considering a proposal to build a single tunnel that will extend throughout major streets in the capital city of Saudi Arabia for future underground projects.
The Riyadh Municipality is considering a proposal to build a single tunnel that will extend throughout major streets in the capital city of Saudi Arabia for future underground projects.
C-5 tunnel set for repair
The C-5 tunnel in Quezon City, Philippines will undergo repair because of water seepage, according to the Department of Public Works & Highways (DPWH).
The C-5 tunnel in Quezon City, Philippines will undergo repair because of water seepage, according to the Department of Public Works & Highways (DPWH).
Cave-in at subway construction site kills two
Two workers were killed after a cave-in at a subway construction site in Lanzhou City in northwest China's Gansu Province, Xinhua News Agency reported, quoting local authorities.
Two workers were killed after a cave-in at a subway construction site in Lanzhou City in northwest China's Gansu Province, Xinhua News Agency reported, quoting local authorities.
Tunnel collapse delays hydroelectric project
Three workers have died after a landslide struck the Upper Madikhola hydropower project in Kaski, Nepal. The disaster which struck on 25 April also trapped 13 workers for over 15 hours before they could be rescued.
Three workers have died after a landslide struck the Upper Madikhola hydropower project in Kaski, Nepal. The disaster which struck on 25 April also trapped 13 workers for over 15 hours before they could be rescued.
CDA to construct two underground parking lots
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will construct underground parking lots in two plazas and five flyovers and underpasses to ease parking and traffic problems in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will construct underground parking lots in two plazas and five flyovers and underpasses to ease parking and traffic problems in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan.
Iranian rail link to new city
Iran's New Towns Development Corporation (NTDC) has issued an international invitation to prequalify for a contract to finance, design, build, and commission a 40km suburban line running northeast from Mashhad to the new city of Golbahar.
Iran's New Towns Development Corporation (NTDC) has issued an international invitation to prequalify for a contract to finance, design, build, and commission a 40km suburban line running northeast from Mashhad to the new city of Golbahar.
Daewoo E&C wins USD 352 million Singapore metro construction order
Daewoo Engineering and Construction, one of South Korea's top contractors, has won a USD 352M contract to build part of a metro line in Singapore, South Korean media reported.
Daewoo Engineering and Construction, one of South Korea's top contractors, has won a USD 352M contract to build part of a metro line in Singapore, South Korean media reported.
Work on runway tunnel to start immediately
Abu Dhabi International Airport on 25 April revealed details of AED 1.65bn (USD 450M) worth of projects that were approved by the government in April.
Abu Dhabi International Airport on 25 April revealed details of AED 1.65bn (USD 450M) worth of projects that were approved by the government in April.
Manila water tunnel contract inked
The two water concessionaires of Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) have moved to implement a project that will provide additional supply in Metro Manila and nearby provinces in Philippines.
The two water concessionaires of Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) have moved to implement a project that will provide additional supply in Metro Manila and nearby provinces in Philippines.
Bhutan studies find three tunnel roads feasible
Bhutan's roads department officials have completed a prefeasibility study on three proposed tunnel sites on Thimphu-Phuentsholing Highway, Thimphu-Wangdue Highway, and Thimphu-Paro Highway.
Bhutan's roads department officials have completed a prefeasibility study on three proposed tunnel sites on Thimphu-Phuentsholing Highway, Thimphu-Wangdue Highway, and Thimphu-Paro Highway.
Japan signifies interest in tunnel road project
The Japanese government has shown keen interest to construct a 2.35km tunnel road on the Nagdhunga-Naubise section of Tribhuvan Highway, which will reduce traffic congestion and travel time on Kathmandu-Naubise segment, official sources in Kathmandu said 22 April.
The Japanese government has shown keen interest to construct a 2.35km tunnel road on the Nagdhunga-Naubise section of Tribhuvan Highway, which will reduce traffic congestion and travel time on Kathmandu-Naubise segment, official sources in Kathmandu said 22 April.
Qatar Rail receives first Doha TBM
Qatar Rail has taken delivery of the first of 21 TBMs and the machine is expected to start work in the third quarter of this year at the Al Wahda site, next to the Qatar Exhibition Centre.
Qatar Rail has taken delivery of the first of 21 TBMs and the machine is expected to start work in the third quarter of this year at the Al Wahda site, next to the Qatar Exhibition Centre.
Hong Kong XRL delayed
The expected completion date for the 26km Hong Kong underground section of the much-heralded HKD 67bn (USD 8.64bn) Hong Kong – Shenzhen –Guangzhou Express Rail Link has been put back to 2016 and the opening to 2017 as a result of unforeseen tunnelling difficulties, MTR Corporation said on 15 April. When first announced, the project was to be finished in 2015.
The expected completion date for the 26km Hong Kong underground section of the much-heralded HKD 67bn (USD 8.64bn) Hong Kong – Shenzhen –Guangzhou Express Rail Link has been put back to 2016 and the opening to 2017 as a result of unforeseen tunnelling difficulties, MTR Corporation said on 15 April. When first announced, the project was to be finished in 2015.
Pudong Airport satellite terminal to get underground link
A new satellite terminal to be built at Pudong International Airport will be accessed via an underground train or tram, Shanghai Daily quoted a top industry official as saying on 17 April.
A new satellite terminal to be built at Pudong International Airport will be accessed via an underground train or tram, Shanghai Daily quoted a top industry official as saying on 17 April.
