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February 6, 2025 | Policy

JR East seeks foreign workers to fill skills gaps

Inaugural training and employment programme will begin later this month with 25 recruits from Indonesia and Vietnam.

February 5, 2025 | High-speed

Thailand approves second phase of high-speed line

Construction of $US 10.1bn line from Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai due to complete in 2030.

February 3, 2025 | Financial

Surprise funding cut for Indian Railways

Allocation in national budget is unchanged from previous year but subject to 5% inflation.

February 3, 2025 | Fleet

Thailand plans $US 705.5m bi-mode order

New long-distance trains for State Railway of Thailand will combine diesel and battery propulsion.

January 31, 2025 | Asia

Alstom wins €144m Indian sleeper component contract

Manufacturer will supply traction components and maintenance for new Vande Bharat sleeper EMUs.

January 29, 2025 | High-speed

Spring start for Thai Three Airport high-speed line project

Project to connect Thailand’s three main airports is five years behind schedule.

January 21, 2025 | High-speed

India and Japan in deadlock over high-speed rolling stock contract

Firm agreement with Japan to procure new high-speed trains for the under-construction Mumbai - Ahmedabad line remains elusive.

January 16, 2025 | Asia

Investment boom at Indian Railways produces mixed results

Government funding for Indian Railways has never been higher, but the basics of railway finances and operations are being neglected, as Srinand Jha explains.

January 15, 2025 | Asia

Projects to watch in 2025 - Asia

IRJ highlights the key projects to watch in Asia in 2025, the Bangkok - Nakhon Ratchasima high-speed line, the Great Train eXpress (GTX) cross-city commuter net-work, Ho Chi Minh City metro extension and the Ningbo - Zhoushan high-speed line.

January 14, 2025 | Infrastructure

India’s new railway to Kashmir completed

Final 111km Katra - Banihal section will be partially opened later this month.

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