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February 9, 2024 | Metros

Ho Chi Minh City Line 1 edges towards July opening

All 17 metro trains will run continuously during seven days of trial operations.

February 9, 2024 | Asia

Full speed ahead for Chinese high-speed rail

With an average of seven high-speed lines due to be completed each year over the next five years and nearly 60 lines under construction, China leads the world in the development of high-speed rail. Mark Simmons looks at the details.

February 8, 2024 | Asia

Korea advances Daegu - Gwangju railway despite feasibility concerns

The project moves into the next stage of planning but is controversial.

February 7, 2024 | Infrastructure

Construction starts on Zhangzou - Shantou HSL in southeast China

Construction of the 176km, Yuan 40.1bn line is due to be completed in 2028.

February 7, 2024 | Metros

Dhaka MRT Line 5 secures $US 4.5bn funding package

Asian Development Bank and Korea will contribute to $US 5.1bn cost of southern section.

February 6, 2024 | Technology

Tokyo Metro trials 5G CBTC

Partnership with Japan’s Railway Technology Research Institute, Hitachi, Mitsubishi and NTT will test effectiveness of the new technology in a real-life rail environment.

February 2, 2024 | Metros

First inter-urban line opens in Wuxi

The 30.4km line connects Wuxi with Jiangyin.

January 31, 2024 | Metros

Taichung Blue Line approved

The 24km line will be the Taiwanese city’s second metro route, but will take a decade to complete.

January 26, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Works starts on GTX-C commuter line in Korea

Second line for express services connecting Seoul with major satellite cities.

January 23, 2024 | Metros

New trains to enter service on Hong Kong’s Island Line

MTR is placing 13 CRRC-built EMUs in passenger service to replace first-generation trains.

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