China approves $21 bn worth of subway system projects

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 18:20

China's top economic planner has approved two subway system projects worth 129.8 billion yuan ($20.91 billion), according to documents published on Tuesday, continuing a run of infrastructure approvals as the government looks to support its slowing economy.

China to supply 14 trains to Kolkata subway

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 14:23

China will supply 14 subway trains with 112 carriages to Kolkata city, the biggest such contract for a Chinese company in South Asia.

Japan subway attack cultist trial opens

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 13:03

The trial began in Japan on Thursday of a former member of Aum Supreme Truth, 19 years after the doomsday cult launched a nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway that killed 13 people.

Aussie legs bared for annual “No Pants Subway Ride”

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 16:43

Trains and trams in Australia`s major cities were awash with bare legs and briefs today as pranksters travelled trouserless for the world`s 13th annual "No Pants Subway Ride".

11 people hospitalized after Moscow subway fire

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 17:59

A rush-hour fire in Moscow`s subway today injured dozens of people, forced the evacuation of thousands of commuters and closed parts of the network, authorities said.

Two killed in subway collapse in China

Last Updated: Monday, May 6, 2013, 13:26

Two people were killed and three others were missing after a part of an under-construction subway line caved in today in northwest China`s Shaanxi province.

US lawmakers want hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindus tracked

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 11:28

Over 100 member of the US House of Representatives have asked the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to track hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindus, and Arab-Americans as it does for other communities.

China to build $5.78 bn subway line in Beijing

Last Updated: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 19:53

The new line No 16 is expected to be put into operation by the end of 2016, which will link the Yongfeng high-tech industrial base with Lugouqiao town.

China to build $ 5.78 billion subway line in Beijing

Last Updated: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 19:49

Beijing is set to launch its new subway metro line costing about USD 5.78 billion to ease the traffic in Chinese capital.

Prince Charles takes rare ride on London`s subway

Last Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013, 08:47

Royalty means rarely having to mind the gap. Britain`s Prince Charles took a ride on the London subway today for the first time in a quarter century.

‘Woman accused of NYC subway push not fit for trial`

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 13:05

Erika Menendez is being held on a charge of murder as a hate crime in the December 29 death of 46-year-old Sunando Sen.

DMRC to construct subway in West Delhi

Last Updated: Sunday, January 20, 2013, 14:29

Delhi Metro will construct an underground subway across the busy Pankha Road in West Delhi to connect one of its proposed station under Phase-III with localities.