All Operations & services articles – Page 3
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Metro Report InternationalRIDDOR access incorporated into light rail safety reporting system
UK: The processes for statutory incident reporting in the light rail sector are to be streamlined into a single access point.
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In depthInterview: Keolis finds its niche in China
A well-established, reliable local partner is key for international operating companies to win tenders in the Chinese market, as Keolis Shanghai CEO Francois Dieu explains to Benjámin Zelki.
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Metro Report International‘Magical moment’ as Phoenix light rail extension opens
USA: More than 5 000 people attended celebrations marking the opening of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail extension in Phoenix.
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Metro Report InternationalDC Streetcar to be replaced by buses
USA: Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced plans for the DC Streetcar tramway to be replaced by a bus service.
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Metro Report InternationalIndore metro Super Priority Corridor opens
INDIA: Passenger services on the Indore metro’s ‘Super Priority Corridor’ began on June 1, the day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the city’s first line by video link on the 300th anniversary of the birth of Queen Ahilyabai Holkar.
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Metro Report InternationalDowntown Redmond Link Extension opens
USA: Sound Transit’s light rail 2 Line was extended to Downtown Redmond on May 10.
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Metro Report InternationalExtension brings Mumbai metro Line 3 nearer to completion
INDIA: The Phase 2A extension of Mumbai metro Line 3 was opened on May 10, running from Bandra-Kurla Complex to Acharya Atre Chowk.
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Metro Report InternationalSan Miguel selects Manila metro Line 7 operator in knowledge transfer partnership
PHILIPPINES: Metro Line 7 concessionaire SMC MRT-7 Corp signed a 150bn won, 10-year contract with South Korea’s national operator Korail on April 22 for the operation and maintenance of Manila metro Line 7.
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Metro Report InternationalEarly morning launch for Liège tram services
BELGIUM: The Liège tramway has opened to passengers, with the first commercial service leaving Liège-Expo at 04.22 on April 28. The 11·7 km line connects northern termini at Coronmeuse and Liège-Expo with a southern terminus at Sclessin-Standard, with 23 stops.
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Metro Report InternationalProcurement of £1·6bn Manchester Metrolink O&M contract begins after in-house operation rejected
UK: Transport for Greater Manchester has launched the process of appointing the next operating and maintenance contractor for the Metrolink light rail network, after the decision was made to opt for a revised franchising model rather than take operations in-house.
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NewsStates seek to emulate Virginia passenger rail expansion model
USA: The Commonwealth of Virginia is making progress with its passenger rail investment initiative, which will see the number of passenger trains operating in the state double from 2019 to 2030.
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Metro Report InternationalNapoli metro network edges towards the airport
ITALY: A 1·9 km one-station extension of Napoli metro Line 1 from Garibaldi to Centro Direzionale opened on April 1, as work progresses to take the line to the airport. Mayor Gaetano Manfredi said the Centro Direzionale station designed by EMBT architects ...
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Metro Report InternationalNext Docklands Light Railway operating contract begins
UK: KeolisAmey’s latest contract to operate the Docklands Light Railway automated light metro in east London came into effect on April 1.
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Metro Report InternationalCats and dogs to be permitted on light rail services
CHINA: MTR Corp is to allow cats and dogs to be carried on Hong Kong light rail services during weekends and public holidays for a two-month trial period starting on May 1. Passengers will be required to purchase a HK$99/month Cat/Dog Carrying ...
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NewsSouth Coast Rail commuter services launched
USA: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and operator Keolis Commuter Services have launched passenger services on Phase 1 of the South Coast Rail project, providing Fall River and New Bedford with trains to Boston for the first time in more than 65 years.
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Metro Report InternationalViewpoint: Winning the battle against antisocial behaviour
Keolis UK operates the Nottingham Express Transit network, where an array of enforcement and outreach policies have been used to cut antisocial behaviour on and around trams. Chief Executive Alistair Gordon explains the company’s approach.
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Metro Report InternationalLuxtram cleared for takeoff
LUXEMBOURG: A 3·9 km tramway extension to Luxembourg airport opened on March 2, with an opening ceremony attended by Helge Dorstewitz, Managing Director of Luxtram, with Minister of Mobility & Public Works, Yuriko Backes, the city mayor and other municipality representatives. The airport extension completes Luxembourg’s ...
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Metro Report InternationalLight rail sightseeing tour launched to boost tourism
CHINA: Hong Kong’s MTR Corp has launched the Tuen Mun Voyager light rail sightseeing tour to boost tourism in the Tuen Mun area. Inspired by Iceland’s Golden Circle tourist route, the Tuen Mun Voyager follows a circular route with 12 stops. Passengers who have purchased the HK$50 ...
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Metro Report InternationalSecond metro line opens in Taiyuan
CHINA: The capital of Shanxi province gained a second metro line on February 22 with the opening of Line 1, celebrated at an event held at Xiayuan station.
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NewsTunis suburban rail Line D opens
TUNISIA: Line D of the Tunis Réseau Ferroviaire Rapide suburban rail network was launched on January 25, with 10 000 passengers carried on the first day. The 13·2 km nine-station line developed at cost of €373m links Tunis Barcelone station with Gobâa, ...