Metro beats monorail as best choice for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor
USA: The Los Angeles Metro board has unanimously approved the selection of a metro rather than a monorail to provide a high-capacity rail connection between the San Fernando Valley and Westside.
China: Latest wave of openings brings faster and more automated metros
The number of fully automated metro lines in China is increasing rapidly as cities seek to accommodate urban growth by improving efficiency and increasing capacity through higher frequencies. Toma Bačić reviews the latest tranche of openings.
Integrated transport app covers multiple Mumbai public transport operators
INDIA: Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has launched the Mumbai ONE App, integrating public transport services provided by 11 metro, bus, monorail and suburban rail operators to remove the need for multiple apps, bookings and paper tickets.
Tainan monorail Blue Line construction to start next year
TAIWAN: The Executive Yuan has approved the initial 8·4 km section of the Blue Line monorail to be built in Tainan, north of Kaohsiung.
President announces Santo Domingo monorail project
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Project promoter Fitram has called tenders for the detailed design and construction of the first phase of Santo Domingo’s monorail project, following President Luis Abinader’s announcement for realising the three-phase scheme.
Egis awarded Riyadh monorail site supervision contract
SAUDI ARABIA: Egis has been appointed as Site Supervision Consultant for the construction of a monorail in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District.
Two-car sets boost capacity on the Sengkang-Punggol LRT
Moskva monorail closes to be turned into an elevated park
Dark Green Line approved as Tainan monorail network takes shape
Rubber-tyred light metro vehicle delivered for Busan’s single-track Yangsan Line
Interview: Keolis finds its niche in China
Prismo energy-efficient peoplemover announced
Peoplemover cars ordered to support Denver airport growth
Sengkang-Punggol LRT peoplemover sets on test
Alstom delivers Atlanta airport Plane Train peoplemover cars
Inglewood peoplemover project put on hold
Hiroshima AGT deliveries completed
New fleet boosts capacity on Nippori-Toneri Liner
HS2 invites Birmingham Interchange peoplemover bids
Mexico: Guided buses challenge urban rail projects
Baseball branded trainset to ‘raise excitement and enthusiasm’
Brazil: Urban rail projects battle local politics
Brazil: Salvador turns to the tram
Contract let to build Newark airport peoplemover as successor to monorail