Thailand halts Italian-Thai projects after deadly crane accidents, deepening pressure on construction giant

Thailand halts Italian-Thai projects after deadly crane accidents, deepening pressure on construction giant

Thailand’s Ministry of Transport on Friday ordered a 15-day suspension of construction across 14 contracts involving Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD), following two fatal crane accidents in as many days that have intensified scrutiny of safety standards on state-backed infrastructure projects....
Mexican Army soldiers and Civil Protection members rescue passengers from the Interoceanic train that derailed in the Asuncion Ixtaltepec area on the route to Oaxaca, Mexico,

Mexican Interoceanic Train Derailment in Oaxaca Kills at Least 13, Injures 98 Passengers

At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured after an Interoceanic Train carrying hundreds of passengers derailed in southern Mexico, authorities confirmed on Sunday, marking one of the deadliest rail accidents in the country in recent years and casting...
Bangkok’s Monorail Operators Test Redesigned Systems Following Safety Incidents

Thailand: Bangkok’s Monorail Operators Test Redesigned Systems Following Safety Incidents

The operators of the Yellow and Pink Lines, two key monorail routes in Bangkok, are testing redesigned guide wheel and conductor rail systems. The move follows recent incidents that raised concerns over the safety of the city's rapidly expanding monorail...