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August 6, 2019 | Technology

Siemens and Softil to cooperate with LTE-R development

SIEMENS and Softil have signed an agreement to provide next-generation communications solutions for use in LTE-R and mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT) radio networks for metros.

August 2, 2019 | Europe

Munich U-Bahn to test platform screen doors

MUNICH public transport operator MVG has announced plans to pilot the use of platform screen doors on the city’s U-Bahn network alongside the introduction of CBTC, which is replacing the current LZB train protection system.

August 2, 2019 | Metros

Naples orders more CAF metro trains

NAPLES City Council has placed a €60m order for seven additional CAF Inneo metro trains for Naples Mobility Company (ANM).

August 2, 2019 | Metros

Wuppertal Suspension Railway reopens

THE German city of Wuppertal reopened its unique Suspension Railway (Schwebebahn) on August 1 following the completion of infrastructure repair works.

August 1, 2019 | Technology

Veovo selected for New York Subway passenger flow pilot

TRANSIT Tech Lab, a start-up accelerator programme run by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Partnership for New York City (PFNYC), has selected passenger flow and capacity management company Veovo to carry out a one year pilot project to address crowded platforms on the New York Subway.

August 1, 2019 | Metros

Trial passenger operation begins on Bangkok Blue Line extension

THAILAND’s transport minister, Mr Saksayam Chidchob, officially launched trial passenger operation on the 5.4km extension of the Bangkok MRT Blue Line from Hua Lamphong to Tha Phra on July 29.

July 30, 2019 | Metros

Maharashtra approves Mumbai metro expansion

THE cabinet of the Indian state of Maharashtra has approved three extensions of the Mumbai metro, which will add 50km to the network at a cost of Rs 240bn ($US 3.5bn).

July 29, 2019 | Metros

Alstom chosen for Barcelona metro train order

BARCELONA Metropolitan Transport (TMB) announced on July 27 that it has selected Alstom for a contract to supply 42 five-car metro trains to replace the network’s oldest fleets.

July 29, 2019 | Metros

RATP Dev and John Holland partner for Sydney metro operation bids

RATP Dev, France, and John Holland, Australia, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to partner on upcoming bids to operate and maintain the new Sydney Metro West and Greater West automated lines.

July 26, 2019 | Metros

Copenhagen metro Cityringen line set for September opening

MORE than eight years after construction began, work on the new automated M3 Cityringen metro line in Copenhagen has been completed, with the line set to open on September 29.

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