Global urban transport news – Page 9
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Metro Report InternationalParis tests metro Line 9 signalling upgrade
FRANCE: RATP has started test running with the Octys train control system being installed on Paris metro Line 9.
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Gaziray commuter line opens for revenue service
TURKEY: The Gaziray suburban route in the southern city of Gaziantep has been ceremonially inaugurated.
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Metro Report International
Milano metro fleet to grow
ITALY: Hitachi Rail has been awarded a framework agreement to supply 46 metro trainsets to Milano operator ATM.
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Metro Report International
MBTA General Manager Poftak to step down
USA: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority General Manager Steve Poftak is to leave the Boston area transit agency in January.
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Rail Business UK
Elizabeth Line trains start running through onto main lines east and west of London
UK: Elizabeth Line passenger services began running through onto existing Network Rail routes east and west of central London on November 6.
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Metro Report International
TÜV India inspects Pune’s locally-produced aluminium metro cars
INDIA: The Indian subsidiary of TÜV Nord has begun undertaking in-process inspections of the aluminium-bodied metro trainsets being assembled locally for the Pune metro network.
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Metro Report International
Chelyabinsk orders 74 trams
RUSSIA: UKVZ has won a contract to supply 74 trams to Chelyabinsk at cost of 74m roubles each. An initial 33 cars are due to be delivered by June 2023, and the remaining 41 by November 2023. The advance payment for each delivery is 80%. UKVZ ...
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Metro Report International
Urban transport industry news round-up
This week’s round-up of news from the urban transport sector.
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Metro Report International
Tarragona light rail scheme advances
SPAIN: FGC has awarded a contract to produce specifications for the proposed Tramvia del Camp de Tarragona light rail line.
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Metro Report International
Modernised trains to serve Paris Line 6
FRANCE: Work has started to modernise a fleet of 45 rubber-tyred MP89CC trainsets for use on Paris metro Line 6.
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Metro Report International
Cubic to update Puerto Rican transport ticketing
PUERTO RICO: The Puerto Rico Highways & Transportation Authority has selected Cubic’s Umo platform for the modernisation of fare collection on the San Juan area’s Tren Urbano metro and bus services.
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Metro Report International
Bringing Bonn’s transport modes into one app
GERMANY: The BONNmobil app has been launched to provide a centralised way to book and pay for all modes of public transport in Bonn, including train, bus, rental bikes and e-scooters. ‘Thanks to our technology, passengers can use all connected mobility services with just one registration ...
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Metro Report International
New York MTA orders more Subway cars
USA: New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority has approved an order for Kawasaki Rail Car to supply 640 more R211 metro cars from early 2025 for use on the Subway’s A and C lines and the Staten Island Railway. The order announced on October 24 has been ...
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Metro Report International
RMV launches app as a step to MaaS
GERMANY: Rhein-Main transport authority RMV which covers the Frankfurt region has launched the RMVgo app developed with Siemens Mobility company Hacon. RMVgo includes a journey planner, ticket purchasing and travel information and modes including taxis and car, scooter and bike sharing. There are options for expansion ...
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Moscow suburban train order
RUSSIA: Moscow’s Central Suburban Passenger Co has awarded Transhmashholding’s Tver-based TMH-PTR subsidiary a contract to supply 23 11-car DC electric multiple-units between Q4 2022 and Q1 2023. The contract awarded to the sole bidder is worth 20·5bn roubles including VAT. The EMUs will have a design ...
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Metro Report International
Apprentices needed to keep largest tram network moving
AUSTRALIA: Applications have opened for a four-year apprenticeship programme which Melbourne operator Yarra Trams uses to train people to manage and maintain the 500 km of overhead electrification on the world’s largest tram network. During the first two years, apprentices will work on de-energised infrastructure alongside ...
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Metro Report International
Cádiz Trambahía tram-train line opens
SPAIN: The Trambahía tram-train line in Cádiz has opened as the country’s first 1 668 mm gauge tram-train line. It includes 13·7 km of new tramway between Pelagatos and Río Arillo, from where services run 10·3 km into Cádiz over RENFE main line tracks shared with ...
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Metro Report International
Urban transport industry news round-up
This week’s round-up of news from the urban transport sector.
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News
Arrow commuter service launched in California
USA: San Bernardino County Transportation Authority’s Arrow passenger service has launched, providing an hourly link between San Bernardino-Downtown station on the Los Angeles region’s Metrolink commuter network and the University of Redlands. Revenue services on the 14·5 km line began on October 24 following a ribbon ...
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Metro Report International
Three rail schemes in Hong Kong plan
CHINA: Plans to undertake three rail projects which were recommended in the Strategic Studies on Railways & Major Roads Beyond 2030 study were announced by Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive John Lee in his first Policy Address on October 19. The priority is the Tseung Kwan ...
