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European Investment Bank co-finances construction of a section of the A7 motorway in Germany
European Investment Bank co-finances construction of a section of the A7 motorway in Germany An international consortium consisting of the European Investment Bank (EIB), KfW IPEX-Bank, DZ BANK AG, DBJ (Development Bank of Japan), and CaixaBank is financing the expansion of the A7 motorway between B...
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Drone footage showcases progress of the Mersey Gateway Bridge
Drone footage showcases progress of the Mersey Gateway Bridge The Mersey Gateway Bridge project has released this stunning drone footage showing the progress of the construction. Filmed in march 2017, the drones footage shows both the scale of the bridge and how hundreds of people are working across...
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Virtual Reality is revolutionising Construction Operator Training
Virtual Reality is revolutionising Construction Operator Training Finding and keeping trained, skilled heavy equipment operators is one of the greatest challenges facing the construction industry. With tight schedules and increased project risk there is less and less room for human error and poor pe...
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Two large VINCI Concessions motorway projects open to traffic in Greece
Two large VINCI Concessions motorway projects open to traffic in Greece 360 km of new or revamped motorways to improve interregional connections Meeting the highest international quality and safety standards €2.8 billion investment to boost Greece’s competitiveness Greek Prime Minister Aléxis Tsípra...
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Altec announces two new tank-track mounted Cranes for off-road lifting work
Altec announces two new tank-track mounted Cranes for off-road lifting work The new Altec AC40-152S and AC45-127S cranes deliver the superior performance of their chassis-mounted variants, but now paired with a tank-track machine base to allow customers to access hard-to-reach jobsites. The new Prin...
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Australia receives bids for the biggest public transport project in Victoria State’s history
Australia receives bids for the biggest public transport project in Victoria State’s history The bids for the Metro Tunnel and five new stations are in, as work ramps up on the biggest public transport project in Victoria’s history. Acting Premier Jacinta Allan today announced that the final b...
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INRIX uses analytics to gauge Easter weekend traffic in the UK
INRIX uses analytics to gauge Easter weekend traffic in the UK Traffic Peak to Reach 28.4% Above Average at 5pm on Maundy Thursday, up 30% on Last Year According to INRIX, the global leader in connected car services and transportation analytics, this year’s Easter period will see more than 20 millio...
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Dubai rolls out Bridges Management and Maintenance System program
Dubai rolls out Bridges Management and Maintenance System program The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has launched Bridges Management and Maintenance System (BMMS) Program. The program manages all works related to the assessment of various road conditions and identifying the required ma...
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Can Biology give us the answers for a better transport system?
Can Biology give us the answers for a better transport system? Wanis Kabbaj works at the intersection of biology and transport. As the director of global strategy for healthcare logistics at UPS, his mission is to find ways for business to transport their temperature sensitive medicines and biotechn...
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Brokk introduces powerful Brokk 500 Demolition Machine
Brokk introduces powerful Brokk 500 Demolition Robot Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots, introduces the new Brokk 500, which features 40 percent more demolition power than the Brokk 400 as well as the Brokk SmartPower™ electrical system, a more powerful br...
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Sennebogen telescopic crane simplifies buoy maintenance in Germany
Sennebogen telescopic crane simplifies buoy maintenance in Germany The Tönning Water and Shipping Authority ensures safety on the North Sea waterways along the western coast of northern Germany. This also includes maintaining the navigation aids that mark the shipping lanes in the water in the form...
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Designing Norway’s 1.7km Stad Ship Tunnel
Designing Norway’s 1.7km Stad Ship Tunnel The Stad sea is the most exposed and most dangerous stretch along the Norwegian coast. It has very problematic wave conditions and it is the area with by far the most and strongest winds. The combination of wind, current and waves around this coastline...
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Bergkamp’s new truck-mounted slurry seal and micro surfacing paver meets stringent emissions regulations
Bergkamp’s new truck-mounted slurry seal and micro surfacing paver meets stringent emissions regulations Bergkamp Inc., based in Salina, Kansas has unveiled their new M310CS truck-mounted slurry seal and micro surfacing paver. Receiving power from a Tier 4 truck engine fulfils stringent emissions re...
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Kenya awards China Road and Bridge Corp feasibility and design work for US$169 million Nairobi Western Bypass
Kenya awards China Road and Bridge Corp feasibility and design work for US$169 million Nairobi Western Bypass The Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) has signed an agreement with the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) to carry out feasibility studies and designs for the construction and...
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Malawi invites bids for 2017/2018 National Roads Programme
Malawi invites bids for 2017/2018 National Roads Programme The Malawi Roads Authority is inviting sealed bids from contractors following the release of funds on 27th March 2017 for road rehabilitation works under the Road and Bridge Maintenance Programme for the procurement of various Civil Works co...
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Japan financing US$2.7 billion 22km Mumbai Trans Harbour Link
Japan financing US$2.7 billion 22km Mumbai Trans Harbour Link The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link also known as the Sewri-Nhava Sheva Trans Harbour Link, will be India’s longest road bridge and will connect the port city and its southern satellite town of Navi Mumbai. The project will total 22km in length...
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Adelaide Airport rolls out Australasia’s first fully automated airport management system
Adelaide Airport rolls out Australasia’s first fully automated airport management system An agreement with Amadeus marks the continued expansion of Adelaide Airport’s. Adelaide’s vision is to achieve operational excellence and achieve high passenger satisfaction with this step-change in airpor...
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Chicago Cut Concrete Cutting relies on teamwork to deliver successful I-90 project
Chicago Cut Concrete Cutting relies on teamwork to deliver successful I-90 project If you have ever visited Chicago, chances are you’ve driven on Interstate 90. It is a major thoroughfare through the city and of course that means any road/bridge repairs, let alone restorations, require advanced plan...
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Husqvarna new floor saw FS 7000 DL maximizes deep cutting production, reducing emissions.
Husqvarna new floor saw FS 7000 DL maximizes deep cutting production, reducing emissions. In the roadbuilding industry, new legislative and environmental demands are emerging fast. When Husqvarna started developing the successor to the renowned flagship floor saw FS 8400 D, the aim was to cut emissi...
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CIMIC selected as the preferred contractor for Australia’s multi-billion West Gate Tunnel Project
CIMIC selected as the preferred contractor for Australia’s multi-billion West Gate Tunnel Project CIMIC Group company, CPB Contractors, has been selected by Transurban as the preferred contractor to deliver Victoria’s multi-billion dollar West Gate Tunnel Project in a 50:50 joint venture with...
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Highways England upgrades A14 – bridge foundations, Roman cows and a floating pontoon
Highways England upgrades A14 – bridge foundations, Roman cows and a floating pontoon Highways England project manager gives a sneak peek into the progress on the UK’s biggest road upgrade under construction. Three months in to main construction on the A14’s £1.5bn upgrade in Cambridgeshire, H...
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Wirtgen small Milling Machines prove a big hit at Conexpo 2017
Wirtgen small Milling Machines prove a big hit at Conexpo 2017 The new small milling machine models from Wirtgen are equipped with the latest Wirtgen control technology and a uniform operating concept, including the multifunctional armrest so popular among machine operators. A generation ahead thank...
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Iowa State engineers test heated pavement technology at Des Moines International Airport
Iowa State engineers test heated pavement technology at Des Moines International Airport Iowa State University’s Halil Ceylan picked up his smartphone, opened up an app and called up the remote controls for the first full-scale test slabs of electrically conductive concrete installed at an American...
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African Development Bank funds Kenya to Uganda upgrades and construction of new roads to connect the two countries
African Development Bank funds Kenya to Uganda upgrades and construction of new roads to connect the two countries The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved USD 253.0 million of loans to the Governments of Kenya (USD 147.3 million) and Uganda (USD 105.7 million) for the upgrading of 118 km...
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Parsons and MIT host infrastructure, smart cities, and transportation workshop
Parsons and MIT host infrastructure, smart cities, and transportation workshop In early March, Parsons and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT’s) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering hosted the Infrastructure, Smart Cities, and Transportation workshop. The day-long event br...
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Mechanical Concrete Pothole Terminator promises tyre based pothole repairs
Mechanical Concrete Pothole Terminator promises tyre based pothole repairs Inventor and former West Virginia Secretary of Transportation – Samuel G. Bonasso and his partner – Jim Matuga have developed a long-term repair for potholes – the “Mechanical Concrete Pothole Terminator.” Accordi...
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The Asian Development Bank approves US$114 million loan for Georgia’s Batumi bypass road project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$114 million loan for Georgia’s Batumi bypass road project. ADB is also expected to manage and administer up to US$114 million in additional financing for the project provided by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). This is the first ADB...
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European Investment Bank loans Belgium’s SNCB €600m euro for new train stock
European Investment Bank loans Belgium’s SNCB €600m euro for new train stock The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a EUR 600m loan to the SNCB (Société nationale des Chemins de fer Belges – Belgian National Railway Company) to invest in modernising its rolling stock. The new trains wi...
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South Sudan to Ethiopia Road Link work commences
South Sudan to Ethiopia Road Link work commences Construction has commenced on the link road connecting South Sudan with Ethiopia with the anticipation of increased trade, and the provision of access for goods and fuel from the port of Djibouti to South Sudan. The road will run from Boma – cen...
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European Investment Bank supports Volvo Group’s research for fuel efficiency and safety in trucks, buses, and construction equipment
European Investment Bank supports Volvo Group’s research for fuel efficiency and safety in trucks, buses, and construction equipment On Thursday, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Volvo Treasury AB Sweden, a subsidiary in the Volvo Group, have completed a EUR 600 million loan agreement. The fin...
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Construction Simulator 2 now available for Android, iPhone and iPad
Construction Simulator 2 now available for Android, iPhone and iPad Astragon Entertainment GmbH and weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbH have announced the newest release of their internationally popular Construction Simulator – Construction Simulator 2 for iPhone® and iPad® as well as smart...
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Siemens to present connected thinking at Traffex 2017
Siemens to present connected thinking at Traffex 2017 Siemens, a global leader in traffic management technology, will demonstrate the benefits of “connected thinking” by showcasing integrated solutions for sustainable, safe, clean, connected and efficient transport systems at Traffex 2017. According...
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World Bank helping Tanzania to transform Dar es Salaam’s road transport to reduce traffic
World Bank helping Tanzania to transform Dar es Salaam’s road transport to reduce traffic World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim and Tanzanian President John Magufuli unveiled the foundation stone for the Ubongo Interchange, which will ease transportation bottlenecks and help businesses. The interc...
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Mabey spans the globe to enter the Australian temporary bridge market
Mabey spans the globe to enter the Australian temporary bridge market International bridge and construction services specialist Mabey is expanding its presence in Australia by entering the temporary bridges market. For its first commission, Mabey is providing a temporary bridge to support leading Au...
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Heathrow shareholders signal confidence in Britain with plans for £650 million investment in nation’s hub
Heathrow shareholders signal confidence in Britain with plans for £650 million investment in nation’s hub Heathrow shareholders are planning an additional £650m annual investment at the UK’s global gateway The support for Heathrow underscores investor confidence in Britain as an investment destinati...
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Atlas Copco unveils complete LED HiLight tower lighting range for a brighter, safer and more productive site
Atlas Copco unveils complete LED HiLight tower lighting range for a brighter, safer and more productive site Atlas Copco has expanded its range of HiLight towers to seven models, including four advanced LED solutions. The comprehensive HiLight range gives users a variety of choices when it comes to...
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Talbert Manufacturing Introduces 55-Ton Extendable Trailer
Talbert Manufacturing Introduces 55-Ton Extendable Trailer Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, introduces its 55SA-TELE heavy-haul trailer. The deck length of this innovative unit is 54-feet when open, which allows users to haul a wide range of large e...
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Fraport announces Greece’s Development Plan for the New Era at Greek Regional Airports
Fraport announces Greece’s Development Plan for the New Era at Greek Regional Airports As part of its mandate for taking over management and operations at the 14 airports, Fraport Greece has prepared a comprehensive plan for the modernization and development of the airports. The company’s plan inclu...
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European Investment Bank lends EURO 280 million to upgrade 14 regional Greek airports
European Investment Bank lends EUR) 280 million to upgrade 14 regional Greek airports The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed two loan agreements worth EURO 280 million in total with Fraport Greece to help finance upgrades to 14 regional Greek airports. The transaction benefits from the suppor...
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Siemens to launch next generation ANPR camera at Traffex 2017
Siemens to launch next generation ANPR camera at Traffex 2017 Siemens, a global leader in traffic management technology, will launch Sicore ll, its next generation ANPR camera platform at Traffex 2017 at the NEC, Birmingham (4-6 April) on stand C10. Sicore ll is based on more than 30 years of experi...
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Australia funds US$380 Million for Queensland Road Projects
Australia funds US$380 Million for Queensland Road Projects The Australian and Queensland governments have reached agreement for funding major road infrastructure projects in South East Queensland and Central Queensland with a value of over US$ 380 million (AU$ 500 million). The road projects involv...
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European Investment Bank pledges extensive support for Kenyan energy and transport projects
European Investment Bank pledges extensive support for Kenyan energy and transport projects During an official visit to Kenya, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has pledged new support for projects in the power and transport sectors. Also, at a press conference In Nairobi with Cabinet Secretary for...
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Manitou buys Terex Equipment Private Limited in India
Manitou buys Terex Equipment Private Limited in India The Manitou group, world leader in all terrain material handling, announces the signature of the acquisition of Terex Equipment Private Limited (TEPL) based in Greater Noïda, India. This acquisition, from Terex Corporation, will be finalized over...
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Nealco and Blastcrete launch new branding after legal dispute
Nealco and Blastcrete launch new branding after legal dispute Nealco Equipment, LLC and the Neal Manufacturing division of Blastcrete Equipment Co., Inc. are pleased to announce the resolution of a legal dispute and proud to introduce their new logos. Nealco will continue to utilise one of the follo...
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JCB Generator business powers ahead with huge rental deal in the Middle East
JCB Generator business powers ahead with huge rental deal in the Middle East Generator manufacturer JCB Power Products has won its biggest export order of the year with a multi-million pound deal in the Middle East. Dubai-based Rental Solutions & Services (RSS) has bought more than 300 JCB gener...
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ROMCO Equipment joins Atlas Copco Construction Equipment dealer network
ROMCO Equipment joins Atlas Copco Construction Equipment dealer network Atlas Copco Construction Equipment welcomes ROMCO Equipment Co. to its growing dealer network. The Texas-based company will rent, sell and service Atlas Copco compressors, generators and light towers to meet customer demands for...
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Parsons wins Project Management for Sharjah International Airport expansion in the United Arab Emirates
Parsons wins Project Management for Sharjah International Airport expansion in the United Arab Emirates Parsons announced that it was recently awarded the project management services contract for the Sharjah International Airport expansion in the United Arab Emirates. The client is Sharjah Airport A...
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Oldcastle Precast supplies 7,000 precast concrete highway slabs for highway in California
Oldcastle Precast supplies 7,000 precast concrete highway slabs for highway in California Precast concrete highway pavement slabs are increasing in popularity for use in rapid highway construction. This is, in part, the result of many state departments of transportation recognizing the efficiency of...
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Contracts signed for Fehmarnbelt Immersed Tunnel linking Denmark and Germany
Contracts signed for Fehmarnbelt Immersed Tunnel linking Denmark and Germany Femern A/S, client for the 18km long immersed tube tunnel across the Fehmarnbelt, has today signed contracts with Ramboll-Arup -TEC JV for the supply of technical client consultancy services, and with ÅF – Hansen & Henn...
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Ammann launches a blog for asphalt and concrete plant operators
Ammann launches a blog for asphalt and concrete plant operators A new blog from Ammann provides valuable insight and tips to asphalt and concrete plant operators. “The Operator Club Blog is up and running, and we’ve already had very positive feedback from readers,” said Massimo Mezzofanti, Global Ma...
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Ammann celebrates a successful CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017
Ammann celebrates a successful CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 Ammann had a successful CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017, held in Las Vegas earlier this month, with hundreds of customers and prospects visiting the booth, and many climbing to the top of the ABA UniBatch asphalt-mixing plant. “We had an opportunity to hear f...
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Sidewalks: The New Planning Frontier
Sidewalks: The New Planning Frontier By Lisa Nisenson, New Mobility Lead, Alta Planning + Design For the most part, we think of sidewalks as transportation infrastructure. But with the rise in urban living and transportation technology advances, sidewalks are performing more like a land use. Few pla...
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Ethiopia invites prequalification for Phase 1 of the Ethiopia Integrated Transport Program
Ethiopia invites prequalification for Phase 1 of the Ethiopia Integrated Transport Program The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has applied for financing from the African Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of the Ethiopia Integrated Road Transport Program Phase-I. Contr...
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BAM wins train depot refurbishment schemes with Stadler UK
BAM wins train depot refurbishment schemes with Stadler UK BAM has been awarded a contract by Stadler Rail Services UK to construct a train depot in Kirkdale and to refurbish to modern standards an existing depot in Birkenhead North. The depot works are due to be completed in 2019. The Kirkdale faci...
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ASV offers RT-30 Compact Track Loader for versatility in tight areas
ASV offers RT-30 Compact Track Loader for versatility in tight areas ASV LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skidsteers, offers the Posi-Track RT-30 compact track loader as a heavy-duty commercial machine in a small package. The radial lift l...
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World Bank Rural and Urban Access Improvement Project will benefit more than half a million Nicaraguans
World Bank Rural and Urban Access Improvement Project will benefit more than half a million Nicaraguans Nicaraguan farmers, ranchers, transport and micro entrepreneurs, 51 percent of them women, will benefit from improved roads financed through a new credit approved today by the World Bank Board of...
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ADM EX120 Asphalt Plant offers Counterflow Technology for compact size and easy portability
ADM EX120 Asphalt Plant offers Counterflow Technology for compact size and easy portability Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc. offers the EX120 asphalt plant as a solution for producers who need a portable counterflow plant that can process high percentages of RAP. Featuring single-drum counterflow technolog...
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How Hyperloop is changing the calculus of the commute
How Hyperloop is changing the calculus of the commute It’s Monday morning and you’re stuck in traffic again, shoulders tensed as you realize you’re late for work–yet the minutes drag on. Some days you get to thinking about how you could instead be spending these minutes, and hundreds like them...
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L and T Electrical and Automation FZE wins US$33Million order from Qatar Rail Company
L&T Electrical & Automation FZE wins US$33Million order from Qatar Rail Company L&T Electrical & Automation FZE, the Competency Centre for L&T Electrical & Automation (E&A)’s automation business in UAE, won a major order worth US$33 Million from Qatar Rail Company (QRAIL)...
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China finances US$1.5 Billion for 156km Lagos to Ibadan Rail link in Nigeria
China finances US$1.5 Billion for 156km Lagos to Ibadan Rail link in Nigeria Construction work on the Lagos to Ibadan Rail Link was signed on 6th March 2017 for the 156km railway line from the coastal city of Lagos to the inland city of Ibadan – a distance of 156km. The target date for completion .....
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