UK could temporary nationalize transport services
The transport ministry in the UK has suggested in a statement that all airlines, railway operators and bus companies could be nationalized to provide uninterrupted services during coronavirus pandemic. This measure can prevent operator companies from going bankrupt.
The change will be temporary and the timetable of public transport could be reduced.
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March 17, 2020
Tender launched seeking Student Housing Partner for University of Birmingham's Pritchatts Park Village
The University of Birmingham in the UK has launched a tender notice seeking Student Housing Partner for Pritchatts Park Village. The partner will provide services of design, build, fina...
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March 16, 2020
UK to review private finance initiative contracts
The government of the UK has launched its financial budget of 2020 on March 12. The budget includes a review of the private finance initiative (PFI) contracts for infrastructure projects. ...
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March 13, 2020
Tender launched for housing regeneration project in Richmond
Richmond Housing Partnership Ltd in the UK has issued a tender notice seeking a development partner with whom they will deliver the regeneration of Ham Close, a residential estate in Richmond, Lo...
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March 13, 2020
TfL confirms contract costs for Silvertown Tunnel project
Transport for London (TfL) in the UK has confirmed that the construction cost for the Silvertown tunnel project has not raised from GBP 1 billion (US$ 1.28 billion) to GBP 1.2 billion (US$ 1.54 b...
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March 10, 2020
PIN issued for Sunderland smart city PPP project
Sunderland city council in the UK has issued prior information notice (PIN) for the smart city project. The project includes development and control of connectivity assets and invest in the...
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