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New contract for train supply expected in Ile-de-France :
Updated : octobre 12, 2006
SNCF (French National Railways) launched in February 2004 a call for tenders for a supply of 330 new train sets for Paris-Ile-de-France region (180 trains and 150 more in option). The amount of the total contract is...
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New trains for commuter traffic
Updated : octobre 12, 2006
The competitive tendering arranged by Junakalusto Oy - a company owned by the cities Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen in the metropolitan area and the Finnish Railways VR Ltd - started in autumn 2005 following...
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Madrid : new rolling stock for line 7 extension
Updated : octobre 12, 2006
As Madrid continues to expands its metro network, new rolling stock "Class 9000" manufactured by Ansaldobreda has passed the tests phase and will be able to enter in service in Spring 2007. It will be equipped with...
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SYTRAL publishes a monitoring report on transport plans
Updated : octobre 3, 2006
The Urban Renewal act voted in 2000 grants French public transport authorities responsibilities in administration/companies transport plans. SYTRAL, Lyon transport authority has proposed partnership agreements with...
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Mobility panel and quality of service survey in Seville
Updated : octobre 3, 2006
In order to follow up users perception of public transport improvements, the Consorcio de Transportes de Sevilla decided to constitute a panel of travellers to be interviewed regularly. The main objective of this...
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Private sector funding boost for Metro extension in Birmingham
Updated : octobre 3, 2006
A crucial agreement detailing the private sector’s largest funding contribution towards the Midland Metro extension has been signed. Westfield has completed its agreement with Centro-PTA by pledging its support for...
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Very short cycle rental service introduced in Brussels
Updated : octobre 3, 2006
The Brussels capital region launched a very short term bicycle renting service called ‘Cyclocity’. The initiative wants to encourage the use of bicycle for short trips. The project aims at commuters as well as tourists...
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Congestion charging in Milan from early 2007
Updated : octobre 3, 2006
Milan city is suffering from high levels of pollution caused by road transport, industry and coal-burning plants emissions. The surroundings mountains have a worsening effect by trapping the noxious emissions. In an...
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Stockholm votes YES to congestion charge, but…
Updated : octobre 3, 2006
Residents from Stockholm’s 461 municipalities voted in a referendum, on 17 September 2006, about the controversial traffic-control system tested in the city centre over a period of seven months. A 53% majority voted in...
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16 and 17-year-olds in full-time education travel for free in London tram and buses
Updated : octobre 3, 2006
From September around 130,000 16 and 17-year-olds living in London in full-time education or unwaged training can apply for a 16 to 17-year-old Oyster photocard, offering them free travel on TfL bus and tram network...
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