More: Transportation
Connecting to Thrive: Transport Can Create Economic Gains for Bangladesh and India
Seamless transport connectivity between India and Bangladesh has the potential to increase national income by as much as 17 percent in Bangladesh and 8...
World Bank and UN Women Launch Course on Managing Gender Equality in Transportation
A first-of-its-kind course presented by the World Bank and UN Women will examine the often-invisible gender issues surrounding mobility in the transport sector.
Barriers to...
Egypt: New Project Will Support Railway Safety and Efforts to Enhance Service Quality
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$440 million loan to support Egypt’s initiatives to enhance the safety and service quality...
Zangazur corridor will stimulate regional cooperation
The trilateral declaration signed between the Presidents of the Russian Federation and Azerbaijan and the Prime Minister of Armenia on 10 November of 2020...
Climate-Action Partnership to Help Transform Heavy Industry and Transport
The Mission Possible Partnership, a new coalition formed to accelerate the decarbonization of global industries representing 30% of global emissions, launched today at the...
The journey begins – 2021 is the European Year of Rail!
Friday, 1 January 2021, marks the beginning of the European Year of Rail. The European Commission initiative will highlight the benefits of rail as...
ADB Approves $500 Million Loan to Expand Metro Rail Network in Bengaluru
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million loan to construct new metro rail lines in Bengaluru, India.
Bengaluru is the capital city...
Measures needed to curb particulate matter emitted by wear of car parts and road surfaces
Wear and tear from brakes, tyres and road surfaces will soon overtake car exhaust fumes as the leading source of fine particles released into...
Towards a stronger and more resilient Schengen area
The first ever Schengen Forum, convened today by the Commission, allowed for constructive exchanges towards building a stronger and more resilient Schengen area. The...
World Bank Provides Additional Funding for Morocco’s Urban Transport Sector
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has today approved US$150 million in additional financing for Morocco’s Urban Transport Program, which started in 2015....