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New progress for the tram network in Ile-de-France
Just two years after opening the extensions to tramways T1, T2, and T3 in 2012, two new tram lines have also been put into service and launched within three days of each other in December 2014: 13 December 2014: Extension of tramway T6 from Chatillon to the Robert Wagner station (Vélizy), then to Viroflay Rive
New Public Transport Card for Kids in Madrid: Smart ticketing to travel for free up to seven years
Since last December 31, the Madrid Region has completed the process of transition from the old Transport Pass to the new Public Transport Card. After its successful implementation in youth, adults and seniors groups, now comes the turn of the children. Thanks to the creation of the new Public Transport Card for Kids, 4, 5
TfL announces Santander as new partner of its Cycle Hire scheme
The Mayor of London, Transport for London (TfL) and Santander announced in February a seven-year partnership to grow and develop London’s Cycle Hire scheme, embedding the scheme yet further into the hearts and minds of Londoners, visitors to the Capital and across the communities it connects. The new £43.75m deal is the largest public-sector sponsorship
61st UITP World Congress and Exhibition – 8 to 10 june 2015 – Milan (ITALY)
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International Transport Forum Summit 2015 – 27 to 29 may 2015 – Leipzig (GERMANY)
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Service quality perception survey on Public Transport in Ile de France
Since 2009, contracts have made provisions for a service quality perception survey on public transport in Ile de France, conducted by STIF. The aim of the survey is to assess passenger satisfaction with regard to service quality on the RATP and SNCF transport networks. In the new generation of contracts signed in 2012, the value
Just launched: Metropolitan region Rotterdam – The Hague
By the 1st of January 2015, a new Public Transport Authority will be formally launched in The Netherlands: the Metropolitan Region Rotterdam Den Haag (MRDH), resulting from a merger of two regional transport authorities stadsregio Rotterdam and stadsgewest Haaglanden. This article briefly explains the scope of the area, structure of governance, legal tasks and budget,
Travel in London becoming more convenient with over 12 million contactless journeys made since launch
More than 12 million public transport journeys have now been made using contactless payment cards and devices since Transport for London (TfL) launched the new more convenient way to pay on 16 September 2014. Contactless payments, part of TfL’s work to modernise and improve the service offered to customers, can be made for travel on
Nordic Conference and InformNorden 2014
From 11-13 of June in Oslo your EMTA secretary witnessed the biannual conference of the Nordic Public Transport 2014 conference bringing together over 350 practitioners, traders, exhibitors and government experts in the Nordic field of transport and traffic. EMTA colleagues from RUTER in Oslo hosted and presented an 2 day conference programme with a wide
The new AnachB | VOR app
How do I get from A to B? When is the next bus or the next train arriving respectively departing? Are there any delays or road works on the route? How do I get in time to my appointment? Answers to these and more questions are provided live via mobile phone since 1st June. To
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