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August 6, 2025 | Metros

Work starts on cross-river tunnel for Bangkok Purple Line extension

New tunnel on extension of metro line from Tao Poon to Rat Burana.

January 24, 2023 | Light Rail

Maryland Purple Line faces further seven-month delay

The project is already four-and-a-half years behind schedule.

January 31, 2022 | Light Rail

Tel Aviv Purple Line light rail contract awarded

Contract includes order for at least 98 LRVs to operate on new line.

November 30, 2020 | North America

Maryland reaches resolution for Purple Line project

MARYLAND’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) has reached a $US 250m settlement with three companies contracted to build the state’s 25.7km Bethesda - New Carrollton Purple Line light rail project.

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