Asia rail industry news
Latest railway industry news from across Asia, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.
MRT Jakarta introduces WhatsApp ticketing
INDONESIA: MRT Jakarta and Route Mobile Ltd have launched WhatsApp-based metro ticketing.
Daegu’s urban rail network grows
SOUTH KOREA: The urban rail network in Daegu has expanded following the opening of a cross-city suburban rail corridor and the extension of its metro.
Korean network grows as second Seoul – Busan route completed
SOUTH KOREA: The national network has expanded with the opening of two strategic links in recent weeks.
Hong Kong links enhanced in latest expansion of Chinese high speed network
More cities on the Chinese mainland have got direct rail links to and from Hong Kong under CR’s latest timetable, while the national rail network continues to grow with another flurry of year-end openings.
MRT Xizhi – Donghu Line construction contract signed
TAIWAN: Main construction works for the MRT Xizhi – Donghu metro line in New Taipei are set to get underway in March, after the turnkey design and build contract was signed on December 19.
UAE – Oman railway systems integration contract awarded
ASIA: Hassan Allam Construction has appointed Italian certification and engineering company RINA to provided system engineering and integration services for the Hafeet Rail project to build a 303 km mixed-traffic line linking the port of Sohar in Oman with Abu Dhabi in the UAE.
Penang LRT Mutiara Line construction launched
Railway innovation and talent development MoU signed
Prototype 450 km/h high speed trains unveiled in China
Ho Chi Minh City joins the metro club
China – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan railway construction officially launched
Automated wheel shape monitor to detect wear
Japan: Understanding when to replace electronic signalling equipment
Rail cyber-resilience collaboration
Double-deckers enter service on Chuo Rapid line
Shanghai metro extension hiatus ends as networks grow in five cities
Vietnam high speed rail plan approved
‘Green’ train control cuts metro traction energy consumption
Robot cleaners deployed at Singapore metro stations
Istanbul tramway approval hints at political détente over transport investment
Saitama New Urban Transit trainsets delivered
Penang Island LRT railway systems procurement launched
Cambodia’s Royal Railway expands fleet
Macau opens Hengqin Line