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Technical updates applied to Calypso ticketing ecosystem

2023-06-08T04:00:00+01:00

Edinburgh tramway extension to Newhaven opens

2023-06-07T14:46:00+01:00

Focus on funding as Andy Lord appointed London Transport Commissioner

2023-06-07T11:42:00+01:00

Urban transport industry news round-up

2023-06-07T05:00:00+01:00

Tram depot expanded to accommodate growing fleet

2023-06-06T11:00:00+01:00

Hyderabad airport metro line consultancy contract awarded

2023-06-06T05:00:00+01:00

‘Accessible and equitable’ Philadelphia tram contract signed

2023-06-05T11:00:00+01:00

Automation: Seizing the opportunities for metro modernisation

2023-06-05T10:25:00+01:00

Singapore metro trains begin entering service

2023-06-05T08:23:00+01:00

Praha catches up with Leipzig as tramway extension opened

2023-06-02T05:00:00+01:00

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Comment & Analysis

On track to an integrated future

By Chris Jackson

The Autumn 2022 issue of Metro Report International magazine is now available to read under the Digital Magazines tab.

Metros can capitalise on telecoms innovation

By Metro Report International

The emergence of 5G networks and Fibre to the Edge technology means urban rail operators can now address some of the long-standing challenges of getting telecoms connectivity across the whole of their networks, benefitting passengers and operating staff alike, argues Dr Yong Hoon Kang, Chief Technology Officer at Solid Inc.

Cities will drive the decarbonisation of transport

By Metro Report International, Andrew Barr Chief Executive Officer Hitachi Rail Group

Providing more and better transport from the passenger’s perspective through initiatives such as Mobility as a Service will help to decarbonise the urban environment as well as reducing congestion, believes Hitachi Rail CEO Andrew Barr.

Building back better

By Chris Jackson

Public transport operators around the world face a massive challenge in the years ahead, as countries and cities seek to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic that has swept around the globe during 2020.