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May 17, 2024 | Technology

IT-Trans 2024 News Highlights - Day 3

The final day of this year’s event looked towards the future, with AI firmly in the frame, while hundreds of visitors continued to throng the exhibition halls.

May 16, 2024 | Technology

IT-Trans 2024 News Highlights - Day 2

Cybersecurity and AI were key conference themes for the second day running, while the results of a four-year data project were revealed.

May 15, 2024 | Europe

IT-Trans 2024 News Highlights - Day 1

Environmental protestors attempted to disrupt the opening ceremony, but the keynote address on AI grabbed the most attention.

January 9, 2024 | Freight

DB secures planning approval for first section of new trunk freight line

A new 90km dedicated freight line will be built.

August 2, 2022 | Light Rail

AVG to operate Karlsruhe tram-train network under direct award contract

The 15-year contract will begin in December.

May 9, 2022 | Technology

The new Karlsruhe Model: data sharing

Apps and Artificial Intelligence could be the answer to creating better public transport within cities and reducing the dependence on cars. Richard Clinnick reports on plans under development in Karlsruhe, which is no stranger to public transport innovation.

December 31, 2020 | Light Rail

Electrification agreed as first step to new German tram-train network

THE Baden-Württemberg transport ministry has approved funding for 15kV ac electrification of the 10.4km Erms Valley Railway between Metzingen and Bad Urach, plus the electrification and expansion, with some new double track sections, of the 21.4km Ammer Valley Railway between Tübingen and Herrenberg.

November 18, 2020 | High-speed

DB confirms new Frankfurt - Mannheim high-speed route

GERMAN infrastructure manager DB Networks has announced the final route for the new Rhine Main - Rhine Neckar high-speed line connecting Frankfurt and Mannheim following a four-year public consultation period.

August 22, 2020 | Light Rail

Freight tram trials planned in Karslruhe

THE German city of Karlsruhe, in collaboration with Karlsruhe Transport (VBK) and Albtal Transport (AVG), has announced plans to begin trials of freight-carrying LRVs and tram-trains by 2022. It is hoped that the initiative will reduce road congestion and pollution in the city.

August 10, 2020 | Light Rail

Karlsruhe receives new tram-trains

BADEN-Württemberg municipal transport operator Albtal Transport (AVG) has received the first two Bombardier Flexity dual-system tram-trains from an €87m order for 20 placed in 2018.

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