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Hong Kong’s Octopus Card to launch payment card for mainland China
Hong Kong’s Octopus transit card is set to be rolled out across mainland China, offering users the means to pay for travel with one card in hundreds of cities.
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Moscow’s Central Transport Hub to be completed earlier than planned
The revamp of Moscow’s transport infrastructure continues to progress, as the Central Transport Hub takes a step closer to completion and a new fleet of trams is delivered.
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TfL issues advice and reassurance as restrictions ease in London
TfL is urging passengers to cooperate with the social distancing measures put in place as London’s shops and businesses begin to open up again.
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Moscow Metro “global leader” in replacing ageing rolling stock
With more than 330 new trains expected in 2021, Moscow is continuing to replace its ageing fleet with new trains, as it looks to modernise the 86 year-old network.
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Dubai RTA hands out metro and tram contract to international consortium
Keolis, along with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Corporation, will take over the running and maintenance of Dubai’s Metro and Tram network.
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Dubai vaccinates all taxi and public transport drivers
Dubai has vaccinated more than 40,000 frontline transport staff as it races to jab half of its population by the end of the month.
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Moscow Metro unveils new Moskva-2020 model on its network
New trains have entered service on two of Moscow Metro’s lines, as the network installs parcel lockers at 69 of its stations.
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The top 10 busiest metro systems in the world
Intelligent Transport’s Joshua Minchin counts down through 10 of the world’s busiest metro systems, detailing some astonishingly high ridership figures.
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Moscow Metro reports highest ridership figures in months
Moscow Metro reports highest ridership since October to encourage other operators around the world that a return to busy services is possible.
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Indian Prime Minister to open Kolkata’s northern metro extension
An extension to Kolkata’s metro system will connect the northern suburb of Dakshineswar to the city centre.
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More than 340 million riders used public transport in Dubai in 2020
Dubai has reported high levels of ridership on its transport network in 2020, which the RTA says is down to preventative measures designed to combat COVID-19.
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WTTC gives Moscow Metro its Safe Travels mark
Aside from constant cleaning and social distancing measures, the Moscow Metro also has its very own security service to keep passengers safe.
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Edinburgh and Glasgow set for transport developments under new plans
New tram lines could soon be built in Edinburgh while an overhaul of Glasgow’s transport network is on the cards with light rail, metro, and bus rapid transit systems all slated for development.
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Moscow Central Diameters set to welcome new stations later this year
New stations are coming to Moscow Central Diameters, as the city looks to better connect more of its regions. Meanwhile, the city’s Troika card system is being rolled into yet another region.
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CDC makes mask wearing mandatory on US public transportation
The CDC has ordered passengers on all modes of transport within the US to wear masks that cover the mouth and nose, or risk breaking federal law.