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Xi’an metro Line 1 extension opens

2023-09-25T11:00:00+01:00

Infrastructure training to be offered at Very Light Rail centre

2023-09-25T04:00:00+01:00

Electric excavator tested on Los Angeles metro extension work

2023-09-22T05:00:00+01:00

Light rail certified ticket validators deployed

2023-09-21T05:00:00+01:00

New-build tram for Sarajevo unveiled

2023-09-20T15:32:00+01:00

Edinburgh tram inquiry report sets out reasons for delays and cost increases

2023-09-20T14:10:00+01:00

Hilltop Tacoma Link light rail route opens

2023-09-20T11:00:00+01:00

Urban transport industry news round-up

2023-09-20T05:00:00+01:00

Enhanced ‘comfort and convenience’ as Berlin S-Bahn fleet delivery completed

2023-09-19T12:00:00+01:00

Moskva Central Diameter 4 launched

2023-09-19T11:00:00+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.