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19 October 2016 | By Mauro Borioni, Project Manager, SRM – Bologna’s Mobility and Public Transport Authority
This article gives a brief overview of two EU-funded projects – P-REACT and EUSTO – that aimed in varying ways to tackle antisocial behaviour and ‘volume’ crimes, with a view to protecting Europe’s public transport systems. Mauro Borioni, Project Manager, SRM – Bologna’s Mobility and Public Transport Authority – explains…
30 June 2016 | By Mauro Borioni, SRM (Public Transport Authority in Bologna) and Prof. Andrea Simone, University of Bologna
Mauro Borioni and Prof. Andrea Simone discuss the conflict between bikes and heavy vehicles and highlight a recent initiative in Bologna that raises awareness amongst cyclists.
20 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
Neapolitan public transport operator ANM (Azienda Napoletana Mobilità) has awarded a contract to supply ten 6-car units to Naples Metro Line 1 to CAF.
In our first-ever Accessibility Supplement, Dora Ramazzotti at SRM gives an overview of how accessible Bologna’s public transport network is, and Ezio Castagna from CTM explains how Cagliari is investing in vehicles and infrastructure to enhance accessibility. Plus Gunta Anca from the EDF says that the industry must do more…
2 September 2015 | By Giuseppe Noia, Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer, Atac S.p.A
Giuseppe Noia, Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer of Rome’s public transport company Atac S.p.A, outlines what is currently being done to improve public transport services in the city – improvements that are necessary to secure the overall future operation of the company...
11 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
The Tram di Firenze S.p.A. consortium celebrated completion of the first 100 metres of Florence tramway line 2.
1 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
New driverless vehicles have begun operation on the Milan Metro Line 5 extension which opened on the 29th April 2015.
20 August 2014 | By Carlo Bianco, Operations Director for Automatic Metro Lines at ATM
The first two sections of Milan’s first fully-automated driverless metro line (Line 5) are now operational. Carlo Bianco – Operations Director for Automatic Metro Lines at ATM – explains the reasons behind going driverless, the technology operating the trains and safeguarding passengers, plus future line expansion details.
14 July 2014 | By Bombardier Transportation
Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation took part in the inaugural ride of a Bombardier FLEXITY tram on the Palermo urban network with the Mayor of Palermo, Leoluca Orlando...
19 June 2014 | By Vossloh Kiepe
In the middle of 2015 Vossloh Kiepe will deliver 14 solo trolleybuses for Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia...
22 August 2013 | By Giancarlo Guiati, Sole Administrator, Infra.To
Infratrasporti.To S.r.l. (Infra.To) is a company owned exclusively by the City of Turin. The purpose of the company is to own and manage existing infrastructure and to plan and construct new infrastructure, including railways for passenger and freight transportation (both public and private) in accordance with legislation governing the operation…
22 August 2013 | By Intelligent Transport
Atac is the city public transport company of Rome, managing surface transport (bus, tram and trolleybus), metro (lines A, B and B1 and three regional railways), tourist lines and dedicated charter services (including those for people with reduced mobility), interchange parking areas and fee-based parking lots. Atac was the first…
22 August 2013 | By Francesco Filippi, Director, and Andrea Campagna, Research Fellow, Centre for Transport and Logistics, University La Sapienza Rome
European public and goods transport systems are essential to Europe’s prosperity. However, an estimated 10-20% of European citizens still encounter barriers and limited accessibility to public transport. Such barriers hinder employment, social and leisure activities, and full participation in society, and therefore place predominance on private car-based mobility. Yet the…
20 February 2013 | By Siemens
The fully automatic Val type underground in Turin, Italy is to be extended by 1.6 kilometers. Infra.To has just placed a corresponding order with Siemens Rail Systems...
17 May 2011 | By Alstom
Alstom, signed with the Municipality of Milan, a contract agreement on the extension of Milan’s metro system...
