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ALSTOM to build infrastructure for Milan’s first automatic metro line
ALSTOM will participate in the construction of Milan’s metro line 5, the city’s first automatic driverless metro line. ALSTOM will supply infrastructure, notably the electric supply system, electrical substations, traction systems and the platform screen doors to ensure passengers’ safety. ALSTOM Ferroviaria* is part of a consortium composed of Astaldi, Ansaldo Trasporti Sistemi Ferroviari, Ansaldobreda,
Public transport adapts to new airport terminal 4 in Madrid
The fourth terminal of Madrid Barajas International Airport opened in February. The Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid then decided to provide an improved information to the travellers by editing an updated document describing airport access. The document, available in English and Spanish describes the existing and the new transport services, presents a detailed map of
The European Commission adopted the Thematic Strategy on the Urban Environment
Following the communication “Towards a Thematic Strategy on the Urban Environment”, adopted in February 2004 EU commission adopted on 11 January 2006 the expected Thematic Strategy on the Urban Environment – SEC(2006)16. Based on extensive consultation with stakeholders this strategy aims at improvement of the quality of the urban environment. It sets out new measures
EU Commission proposes clarification of EU rules on public-private partnerships
The European Commission has published in November 2005 a Communication with new policy options on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) that are agreementsbetween public authorities and businesses, whose aim is to carry out infrastructure projects or providing services to the public. The Communication follows a major public consultation which was launched by the PPP Green Paper in
Attitudes towards car use in Great-Britain
In the framework of studies related to the impact of transport on climate change, the UK Department for Transport published an article describing attitudes towards car use in Great Britain and particularly analysing the link between the following items: – levels of car ownership and use and the factors that might impact on car use
New proposal for Euro 5 standards
The EU Commission presented on 22 December 2005 a new proposal for Euro 5 standards for new passenger cars and light vehicle emissions, aiming at improving air quality in Europe, especially in urban areas. Particles emissions from diesel cars would be slashed by 80% and nitrogen oxides (NOx) by 20%. The tougher standards proposed would
Arriva enters into Swedish railway market
Arriva has won its first major rail contract in Sweden for the operation of the Pågatåg regional train service in the Skåne region of southern Sweden during 9 years and 2 more optional years. Arriva already operates rail services in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK, and is currently operating bus service in Sweden.
Working group on quality
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Translohr tramway arrives in Clermont-Ferrand
The French City of Clermont-Ferrand received in December its first Translohr tramway that should enter in service end 2006. This tramway combines road technology and rail technology. On the one hand, it is equipped with tyres that provide high performances in terms of acceleration and braking, noise, and climbing (up to 13%). On the other
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