North West. Six firms express interest

Six local and international companies have expressed interest in building 15.5 kilometres of tunnelling for the $8.5 billion North West Rail Link. China Rail 15th Bureau Group Australia, a company controlled by the state-owned China Railway Construction Corporation, is among the contenders. The official calling of tenders will be called in October. The contract will be awarded in the second half of 2013, according to The Australian Financial Review.