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The European Investment Bank lends EUR 238m for the construction of the central section of Warsaw’s new metro new line

Warsaw/Luxembourg, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending PLN 1 billion (some EUR 238 million) for the construction of the central section of Warsaw’s new metro new line, providing additional EIB support for the development of sustainable public … Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines Lucky Luggage to Chicago

Austrian Airlines competition starts from 28 January  • Exclusive instant prizes to be won  • Top prize: two Austrian Airlines tickets to Chicago  29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Austrian Airlines is launching a unique competition campaign from 28 January 2013.  For all … Read the full press release

Alstom will supply 80 Metropolis metro cars to SuperVia in Rio de Janeiro and set-up a new assembly plant in Brazil

6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom has signed a contract worth around €105 million with SuperVia – the main railway operator of the Rio de Janeiro state, in Brazil – for the supply of 80 Metropolis metro cars.  The new cars will … Read the full press release

Cassidian to expand the metro coverage of Beijing Government Shared Radio Network

Cassidian will provide 24 TB3 base stations and four transmitter-receiver units TTRX to expand the coverage of the new metro Lines After extension, all operated 17 metro lines in Beijing will be equipped with Cassidian TETRA system. Extension is part … Read the full press release

Webuild Tops Global Water Sector Rankings, Expands in Australia

(IN BRIEF) Webuild has been ranked as the global leader in the water sector by the 2024 ENR rankings, continuing a decade-long dominance. The company also climbed to 14th place among international contractors, with over $7 billion in revenue outside … Read the full press release

New Milestone for New York’s Rail Infrastructure: Webuild’s Lane Secures $466 Million Contract for Palisades Tunnels Project

(IN BRIEF) Lane, the U.S. subsidiary of the Webuild Group, has secured a $466 million contract to construct two twin tunnels in New Jersey as part of the Hudson River Tunnel Project. These tunnels, which will enhance New York City’s … Read the full press release

Webuild Launches Campaign to Inspire Women and Youth Through Sports Champions

(IN BRIEF) Webuild has launched a new communication campaign titled “We Dream, We Build, We Win,” featuring Italian sports champions to inspire women and youth. The campaign highlights themes of teamwork, commitment, and resilience, showcasing the journeys of athletes alongside … Read the full press release

Edison and Webuild Collaborate on Major Pumped Hydroelectric Projects to Enhance Italy’s Energy Security and Economic Development

(IN BRIEF) Edison and Webuild have joined forces to develop pumped hydroelectric projects in Southern Italy, focusing on sites in Pescopagano and Villarosa. These projects aim to generate 500 MW of pumped energy by 2030, supporting Italy’s energy security and … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility to Transform Copenhagen’s S-bane Network into World’s Largest Automatic Urban Railway

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has secured contracts with Banedanmark and DSB to upgrade Copenhagen’s S-bane network to the highest level of automation, GoA4 technology, by 2030. This upgrade, part of the “Future S-bane” program, aims to enhance capacity, passenger experience, … Read the full press release

Webuild Group and Clough Unveil Australia’s Grand Renewable Energy Venture: Inside the Snowy Mountains Project

(IN BRIEF) Explore the depths of Australia’s ambitious renewable energy endeavor unfolding in the Snowy Mountains, where the Webuild Group and Clough, in collaboration with Snowy Hydro Limited, are spearheading the Future Generation project. This pumped-storage scheme, distinct from conventional … Read the full press release

Fisia Italimpianti Diversifies into Oil&Gas with Saudi Arabia Water Treatment Plant Project

(IN BRIEF) Fisia Italimpianti, a subsidiary of the Webuild Group, has initiated the construction phase of a Water Treatment Plant in Saudi Arabia, marking its entry into the Oil&Gas sector. The project, part of the Zuluf onshore oil plant complex, … Read the full press release

Webuild’s Environmental Leadership Recognized with ‘A-‘ Rating in Climate Change Programme 2023

(IN BRIEF) Webuild, a global leader in the fight against climate change, has received an “A-” rating in the Climate Change Programme 2023 by CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project), surpassing the average ratings of both the European region and the … Read the full press release

Vodafone and Autobahn GmbH Collaborate to Bring 5G to All German Motorways by 2028

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Autobahn GmbH have unveiled plans to expand 5G coverage across all German motorways by 2028. The initiative involves erecting additional cellular masts to eliminate coverage gaps, densify the network, and reduce dropped calls. This extensive 5G … Read the full press release

Webuild Group’s Growth and Innovation Drive Focus on Workplace Safety and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Webuild Group, a leading international infrastructure company, is focusing on workplace safety, process efficiency, and sustainability in response to the global energy transition. The company’s General Manager, Massimo Ferrari, highlighted their commitment during an address at the “Sustainability … Read the full press release

Webuild Announces Seasoned Leader Gianni De Gennaro as Chairman of Eurolink for Sicily-Calabria Bridge Project

(IN BRIEF) Webuild has appointed Gianni De Gennaro as the chairman of Eurolink, the General Contractor responsible for constructing the Sicily-Calabria Bridge in southern Italy. De Gennaro’s selection is based on his extensive experience in both the public and private … Read the full press release

Grand Paris Express: Webuild completes 83% of tunnel work for Line 16

(IN BRIEF) Italian construction company Webuild and local partner NGE have completed the excavation of the first 5.3 km of a metro tunnel for the Grand Paris Express, a major mobility project in Europe that aims to improve public transport … Read the full press release

Alstom to deliver advanced rail cybersecurity measures for Hong Kong rail project

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has secured a contract to supply the signalling system for Hong Kong’s Lantau Extension project, which includes the Airport Express Line, the Tung Chung Line, and the Siu Ho Wan Depot. Alstom’s solution for the project includes … Read the full press release

Webuild (formerly Salini Impregilo) as part of a consortium to deliver the Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations and Maintenance (RSSOM) for the Ontario Line, the new rapid transit line in Toronto, Canada

Group boosts presence in Canada with sustainable mobility project to reduce 28,000 vehicles from roads every day New orders outside Italy reach 90% year-to-date Webuild and Connect 6ix consortium partners to deliver Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations and Maintenance (RSSOM) contract … Read the full press release

Webuild completes the installation of the Buttaceto Viaduct on the Bicocca-Catenanuova section part of the Palermo-Catania rail line

(PRESS RELEASE) BICOCCA-BUTTACETO, Italy, 2-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Webuild, an Italian industrial group specialised in the construction and civil engineering, formerly Salini Impregilo, has announced the completion of the installation of the the Buttaceto Viaduct, an imposing metal structure that … Read the full press release

EBRD welcomes Istanbul as the 47th member of EBRD Green Cities urban sustainability programme

EBRD President Renaud-Basso and Istanbul’s Mayor sign accord Turkish metropolis to scale up urban regeneration with new metro line EBRD to help design tailor-made environmental improvement plan for Istanbul (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 3-May-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — EBRD announces that Istanbul, … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility to install automatic train control signaling system and half-height platform screen doors on the Jurong Region Line (JRL) in Singapore

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 25-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, a separately-managed company of Siemens with focus on intelligent and efficient mobility solutions, has announced it has signed a contract worth approximately EUR 135 million with the Singapore Land Transport Authority … Read the full press release

Salini Impregilo Signs $453M Contract For Dubai Urban Development Project

MILAN, 16-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Salini Impregilo has signed a $435-million contract with Meydan Group LLC to build the Meydan One Mall in Dubai, UAE. The unique project will be part of the UAE and Dubai’s showcase to visitors in preparation … Read the full press release

Alstom awarded EUR 31 million contract for the Shanghai line 10 phase 2

PARIS, 22-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom has been awarded a contract worth 31 million euros to supply traction systems[1] and train control monitoring systems (TCMS) for 156 metro cars of the Shanghai line 10 phase 2. The line is expected to start … Read the full press release

The 8th ABB Automation World will be held for the first time in Wuhan, Central China

On display are advanced technologies and solutions such as electric vehicle fast charging, robotic manufacturing and smart home; Wuhan citizens are welcome to the Open Day on May 19 WUHAN, 17-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The 8th ABB Automation World, the largest … Read the full press release

Thales revenue collection solutions selected for the urban transit systems in Bordeaux and Delhi; signals Thales’s comeback on the French market and continued success in India

Thales to deploy latest-generation ticketing system for all public transport systems in Bordeaux area. 79 stations to be equipped by Thales for Phase III of the Delhi metro. Thales systems in over 100 cities in the world handle more than … Read the full press release

Cassidian to update the Beijing Government Shared TETRA Network

Cassidian will provide two DXT3 TETRA switches and over 100 TETRA base stations Secure radio communications, extensive coverage and excellent reliability now for up to 110,000 users from different government agencies Beijing, China, 21-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Cassidian has been awarded a … Read the full press release

Italian Salini Spa, Impregilo Spa merger results in major player in the large infrastructure sector with consolidated revenue €7.4B, ebitda €1B and backlog €26B

A NATIONAL CHAMPION IN THE LARGE INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR CREATED IN ONLY 3 MONTHS AFTER THE PUBLIC TENDER OFFER FOR IMPREGILO THE NEW LISTED COMPANY WILL BE CALLED SALINI IMPREGILO S.P.A. 2016 CONSOLIDATED BUSINESS PLAN AND MERGER PLAN TARGETS APPROVED BY THE BOARDS … Read the full press release

Investing in our future: Good examples of EU funded projects

The European Union budget is relatively small (around 1% of EU GNI), but it can make a big difference. Around 94% of the European Union budget supports researchers, businesses, farmers, regions, young people and many others. Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Too … Read the full press release

Cassidian to build TETRA network for tram line in Shenyang, China

Cassidian to provide TETRA radio communication network for a new tram line in the Chinese provincial capital Cassidian’s first contract for the tram market in China and the first tram line in China to use the TETRA communication system Cassidian, … Read the full press release

ZEISS SMT Expands Semiconductor Manufacturing Capabilities with Swiss Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT) is acquiring the Lithography division of Beyond Gravity, based in Zurich, Switzerland, and Coswig, Germany. This acquisition aims to boost ZEISS SMT’s production and research capabilities to meet rising global demand for semiconductor … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility to Overhaul Europe’s Largest Light Rail System in €180 Million Digital Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has been awarded a €180 million contract by Ruhrbahn GmbH to modernize Europe’s largest light rail interlocking system in Essen and Mülheim an der Ruhr. By 2031, the project will replace outdated relay interlockings with advanced … Read the full press release

SSIF Expands Fleet with Additional Stadler Narrow-Gauge Trains, Supported by EU Funding

(IN BRIEF) The Italian railway operator SSIF has ordered additional narrow-gauge trains from Stadler, bringing the total to four as part of a framework agreement supported by €35.7 million in European funding. These new trains will operate on the Domodossola-Locarno … Read the full press release

London’s Public Transport Network Cracks Down on Violence Against Staff: A New Campaign Sets the Tone

(IN BRIEF) Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new campaign to combat violence and aggression against its staff on the public transport network. The campaign highlights the serious consequences for offenders, including recent cases where individuals received significant prison … Read the full press release

Stadler Showcases Future of Rail Transport at InnoTrans 2024

(IN BRIEF) At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler will unveil a range of innovative rail solutions, including the zero-emission RS ZERO, the CITYLINK tram-train, and the bi-mode Class 99 locomotive. Highlights also include new underground trains for Berlin and battery-powered FLIRT Akku … Read the full press release

Eviden Launches BullSequana AI: A Next-Generation AI Computing Solution

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a leading business within the Atos Group specializing in advanced computing, introduces its new product line, “BullSequana AI.” This comprehensive offering comprises five AI server ranges tailored for various AI workloads, catering to different needs from edge … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Launches Innovative Curb Charger Pilot Project in Nörvenich

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, in collaboration with the municipality of Nörvenich and Westenergie AG, has initiated a pilot project to trial curb chargers on public roads in Nörvenich. This project aims to integrate Rheinmetall’s curb chargers into the municipality’s infrastructure, providing … Read the full press release

Unveiling Milan’s Medieval Legacy: Ancient Walls Rediscovered in De Amicis Station

(IN BRIEF) In a fascinating blend of modern infrastructure and historical preservation, Milan’s upcoming De Amicis station on the M4 line has unveiled a hidden treasure: sections of the ancient city walls of the Naviglio. Constructed by Webuild, the station’s … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Truqap Gets Green Light in Japan for Advanced Breast Cancer Treatment

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca announces the approval of Truqap (capivasertib) in combination with Faslodex (fulvestrant) by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW) for treating adult patients with unresectable or recurrent hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The approval, based … Read the full press release

Stadler’s FLIRT H2 Sets Guinness World Record for Longest Hydrogen Train Journey

(IN BRIEF) Stadler proudly announces that its FLIRT H2 has secured a place in the Guinness World Records database for traveling the longest distance (1,741.7 miles) by a hydrogen fuel cell electric multiple unit passenger train without refueling. This achievement … Read the full press release

Citycon’s Sustainability Strategy Update Drives Green Mobility and Community Engagement in 2023

(IN BRIEF) Citycon Oyj has released its 2023 Sustainability Accounts, showcasing the impact of its revised sustainability strategy. Key achievements include the transformation of centers into transportation hubs emphasizing green mobility, integration of AI technology for enhanced energy efficiency, and … Read the full press release