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In a parched corner of Xinjiang, ancient water tunnels are running dry
2016-09-22 14:14:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New York Times: It is an improbable journey that begins on the highest peaks of the Tianshan Mountains, where glacial snowmelt descends across one of the worlds most arid landscapes to reach the lush oasis communities of this ancient Silk Road outpost. Powered by gravity, the water pure and cold makes the entire voyage underground, traveling through scores of subterranean channels, some of them 15 miles long and 100 feet deep, that were built 2,000 years ago by the pastoralists who settled this inhospitable...
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Victoria shortlists two parties for Metro Tunnel's signalling and communications
2016-09-16 01:00:00| Railway Technology
Two consortia have been shortlisted by the Australian state of Victoria to provide up to $1bn of signalling and communications systems for the Metro Tunnel Rail Systems Alliance (RSA).
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NSW Government calls tender for tunnels under Sydney Harbour
2016-09-06 01:00:00| Railway Technology
Australia's New South Wales (NSW) Government has invited tenders to apply for a contract to build a pair of metro tunnels under Sydney Harbour.
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NSW initiates tender process to build new metro tunnels under Sydney Harbour and CBD
2016-04-14 01:00:00| Railway Technology
Australia's New South Wales (NSW) Government has initiated the tender process to build the new twin metro railway tunnels under Sydney Harbour, and through the CBD for Stage 2 of Sydney Metro.
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Teens Trespassing on Train Tracks, in Tunnels in Placer County
2016-04-07 08:39:04| Railroads - Topix.net
A major uptick in trespassing calls at Placer County tunnels and train properties is causing concern among authorities and neighbors. It's not just dangerous but also expensive when people are caught around train tracks.
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