Metro CBTC over public LTE network goes live in Oslo
NORWAY: Oslo T-Bane metro operator Sporveien and Siemens Mobility have commissioned a CBTC system which they believe is the first use of public LTE mobile networks for critical train control communications on a European metro.
Singapore public transport sector upskilling initiative launched
SINGAPORE: Metro operator SMRT Corp, the National Trades Union Congress and National Transport Workers’ Union have signed a memorandum of understanding to help contractors’ employees develop their skills in the public transport sector.
Mexico City metro Line 1 fully reopens following System+ modernisation
MEXICO: Mexico City’s rubber-tyred metro Line 1 has fully reopened following a comprehensive modernisation project undertaken by China’s CRRC.
Docklands Light Railway extension funding arrangements still to be finalised
UK: Negotiations between the Greater London Authority, Transport for London and the government are to be held over the next three months to finalise the funding arrangements for the planned Thamesmead extension of the Docklands Light Railway.
Crossrail expertise to support sustainable rail development in Colombia
COLOMBIA: Metro de Medellín and Crossrail International have formalised a strategic partnership for collaboration to support railway development across Colombia.
CAF demonstrates CBTC over private 5G network in Bilbao
SPAIN: CAF announced the succesful demonstration of its OPTIO communications-based train control system operating over a private 5G network at the RailLive! exhibition in Madrid on November 26.
Australia: Melbourne’s Suburban Loop reaches lift-off
Phú Quốc island metro to be developed through PPP
Civil works contract let to build more of Taipei's Wanda Line metro
Plenary-led consortium to bid for Dublin MetroLink metro contract
Montréal’s REM metro tripled in size with Deux-Montagnes line opening
Delhi Metro data to be added to MapmyIndia’s mapping app
Australia: Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel poised to reshape city connectivity
Better Breeze blows into Atlanta’s transport ticketing system ahead of World Cup
Siemens Mobility launches hardware-independent Signaling X in the metro market
New Docklands Light Railway trains temporarily withdrawn from service over braking issue
Chennai metro trains to be fitted with anti-drag system to detect trapped saris and bags
Tokyo Metro to introduce GoA2·5 automated operation on the Marunouchi Line
Subway car order to provide ‘the safety and reliability New Yorkers need’
Nokia communications backbone for Bangkok metro project
Titagarh awarded Mumbai metro train contract
Integrated transport app covers multiple Mumbai public transport operators
Paris metro fleet renewal reaches milestone as first MF19 trainset enters traffic
Jakarta MRT North-South Line Phase 2A metro trains ordered