Appointments
All change at MTR UK
Following news that Jeremy Long would retire from his post as chief executive officer for the European business at MTR, it’s ‘all change’ for the executive team in the UK. Steve Murphy, who is currently […]
Metro
Business
Bombardier wins service contract in Singapore
Singapore rail operator SMRT Train (SMRT), supported by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), has signed a new 10-year contract with Bombardier Transportation to provide long-term service support for 636 Movia metro cars currently being delivered […]
Business
First Australian heavy-rail contract for Keolis
Australian train operator Keolis Downer has won a contract worth AUS$ 2.14 billion (£1.2 billion) from South Australia’s Department of Infrastructure and Transport to operate and maintain the Adelaide commuter rail network, the first time […]
Business
£8.5 million additional government support for Tyne and Wear Metro
To keep services running on the Tyne and Wear Metro while passenger numbers continue to recover, the Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed it will provide an extra £8.5 million of financial support from government […]
Governance
Integrated public transport networks are the answer, report suggests
Cities, Coronavirus and Public Transport – a report published by Greengauge 21 – examines the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on cities and public transport. It argues that cities have always relied on public transport and […]
Business
Hungarian Railways exercises option for four additional tram-trains from Stadler
MÁV-START, the Hungarian passenger service operator, has exercised its option and ordered an additional four bi-mode tram-trains from Swiss manufacturer Stadler. The original contract was placed in 2017 for eight Citylink vehicles to operate the […]
Business
First Bombardier people movers arrive in Thailand
Bombardier Transportation has delivered its first Innovia automated people mover (APM) 300 for Bangkok’s driverless Gold Line, which is planned to open its first two stations in October, followed by the full system in early […]
Business
VolkerFitzpatrick to build new depot at Gosforth
VolkerFitzpatrick has been contracted to build the new Tyne and Wear Metro depot at Gosforth, near Regent Centre Metro station and within walking distance of Newcastle Freeman Hospital. The contract was placed by Swiss train […]
Business
Latest government advice for travellers
The government has released its latest advice to travellers as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues. In line with earlier advice, it suggests that public transport should be avoided where possible, with walking, cycling and even […]
Business
ETCS testing goes ahead despite COVID-19
Despite the restrictions imposed by Coronavirus (COVID-19) social distancing requirements, Porterbrook, PCMS, Great Western Railway, Bombardier and DB Cargo (supported by ROG) successfully complete a programme of tests of the European Train Control System (ETCS) […]