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June 12, 2019 | Commuter Rail

Unblocking Paris

With the start of tunnel boring on the eastern extension of RER Line E in Paris, momentum is building for the project which promises to ease congestion on the city’s saturated commuter network. Kevin Smith explores the intricacies of the undertaking and outlines the challenges facing contractors.

June 11, 2019 | Technology

Masabi launches Justride Validator ticket system

IRJ at the UITP Summit: Masabi has launched its Justride Validator, a multi-format ticket validation device for buses and LRVs designed to allow passengers to tap a contactless payment card, linked smartcard or mobile device to travel, without needing to purchase a ticket or understand the fare system.

June 11, 2019 | Light Rail

Stockholm passenger information framework extended

IRJ at the UITP Summit: Greater Stockholm Transport (SL) has extended its framework agreement with Teleste Corporation, which was signed in 2014 and includes the installation of Teleste’s latest RGB LED and TFT LCD passenger information displays at SL’s stations and platforms.

June 10, 2019 | Light Rail

Bombardier unveils Compas LRV safety system

IRJ at UITP Summit: Bombardier has presented its new Compas (Collision and Overspeed Monitoring and Prevention Assistance System) safety system for urban LRVs at the UITP Global Public Transportation Summit in Stockholm.

June 6, 2019 | Light Rail

Construction of Raide-Jokeri light rail line begins

CONSTRUCTION of the Raide-Jokeri light rail line between Helsinki and neighbouring Espoo began on June 4.

June 4, 2019 | Light Rail

Constantine light rail line extension opens

A 6.9km extension of the light rail line in Constantine, Algeria, was opened on June 3, adding five new stations to the line.

May 24, 2019 | Light Rail

Brussels orders more New Generation Trams from Bombardier

THE board of Brussels Transport Company (Stib) has approved the acquisition of 30 additional New Generation Tram (TNG) low-floor LRVs from Bombardier at a cost of €67m.

May 23, 2019 | Light Rail

Metrolinx unveils Eglinton Crosstown LRV

TORONTO and Hamilton transport authority Metrolinx unveiled the first Bombardier Flexity Freedom low-floor LRVs for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT at the new line’s Mount Dennis depot on May 22.

May 20, 2019 | Light Rail

Phoenix opens Mesa light rail extension

THE light rail network in Phoenix, Arizona, reached 45km on May 18 with the inauguration of the 3.1km extension to Gibert Road in Mesa.

May 17, 2019 | Light Rail

Denver light rail extension inaugurated

DENVER Regional Transportation District (RTD) inaugurated the 3.7km Southeast Rail Extension on May 17, bringing the town of Lone Tree onto the light rail E, F and R lines.

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