The Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS, A Symbol of Progress and Connectivity
The ambitious Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is paving the way for a new era of transportation between Malaysia and Singapore. Set to redefine cross-border travel, this cutting-edge railway shuttle link is a testament to innovative engineering and a shared vision for seamless mobility. Initiated in 2019, the RTS Link is a marvel […]
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Revolutionizing Transportation: The Shift to Sustainable Infrastructure
Embracing Digital Innovation for Efficient and Risk-Free Construction The transportation industry is increasingly focused on promoting sustainability through infrastructure projects. In order to achieve this, industry leaders are embracing digital workflow. Bentley’s rail construction planning solution empowers projects to transition from traditional PDFs to 3D and 4D model-based workflows, seamlessly integrating design and construction and […]
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Engineering Wonders of the World: Highest Railway Bridge on Earth Nears Completion in India
This article is the first in our new Engineering Wonders of The World series. The world’s highest railway bridge is in a rugged, mountainous area of northern India – and it is a sight to behold. Hovering 1,170 feet above the Chenab River in the Kashmir Valley of the Himalayas, the steel, arch-supported bridge is […]
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Indonesia Unveils Southeast Asia’s Swiftest Railway, Just 36 mins for Jakarta to Bandung
Indonesia, a Southeast Asian gem with its rich cultural tapestry woven across more than 17,000 islands, has added another feather to its cap. The archipelagic nation is now home to the fastest railway in Southeast Asia, connecting the bustling cities of Jakarta and Bandung. The inaugural high-speed rail line, appropriately named WHOOSH, commenced operations in […]
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Five EU Countries Invests €5Billion in “Rail Baltica”, An Unprecedented Model for Global Infrastructure
In a groundbreaking initiative to transform Baltic connectivity, “Rail Baltica” emerges as a trailblazing greenfield rail transport infrastructure project. This ambitious endeavor seeks to seamlessly integrate the Baltic States into the European rail network, involving five European Union countries: Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and indirectly, Finland. A monumental leap in regional development, it stands as […]
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Xi Jinping Provides US$44m for Cambodian Railway Project
Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced a grant of 300 million yuan (over US$44 million) to support the Cambodian railway project. According to National Television of Cambodia, during the visit of Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen to China, the President of China thanked Samdech Techo for publicly declaring, “If I do not rely on China, […]
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PM Orders MPWT to Prioritise Subway Train in PP & High-Speed Railways
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has ordered the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) to speed up the progress of feasibility study and fund seeking for the subway train project in Phnom Penh capital as well as the project to upgrade two existing railways to high-speed lines. According to MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol […]
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Feasibility Study on Upgrading Railways to High-Speed Finished in Three Months
The feasibility study for upgrading two existing railways— Phnom Penh-Poipet and Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville— to high-speed lines is set to be completed in the next three months, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol updated the study progress of this project during an online meeting with his Thai […]
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