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NTA Ireland launch Leap Card app for NFC enabled phones

25 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

The National Transport Authority (NTA) of Ireland has launched a new Leap Card app which utilises Near Field Communications (NFC) technology to improve customer experience.

Tender issued for design and build of New Tube for London trains

25 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

London Underground (LU) has issued and invitation to tender for design and build of New Tube for London trains to serve Piccadilly, Waterloo & City, Bakerloo and Central lines. London Underground has begun steps to find a manufacturer to design and build 250 new walk-through, air-cooled tube trains for service…

Edinburgh Gateway interchange takes shape

21 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

Construction on the new £41 million Edinburgh Gateway station is well underway to create a tram/train interchange to the west of the city.

Solaris awarded Italian intercity bus contract

19 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

Solaris Bus & Coach S.A. is to supply 300 intercity buses of the InterUrbino type to Rome based public transport company Cotral in a contract worth nearly €110 million.

UITP launch International Urban Rail Platform for North America

15 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) has announced the formation of the International Urban Rail Platform for North America, bringing together key rail industry players from the region and around the world.

CIPURSE Open Standard trial launched on bus lines in Medellín Colombia

14 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

OSPT Alliance has announced a trial to replace cash-based payments with an automated fare collection (AFC) solution based on the CIPURSE open standard across bus lines in the Colombian city of Medellín. The project, which is being led by OSPT Alliance Associate Member, Stratos Group, involves eight of Medellín’s largest…

UK demand for new low emission buses surges ahead

14 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

According to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK bus sector has witnessed a threefold rise in low emission buses and coaches registered in 2015.

Bristol welcomes pioneering electric buses

13 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

Operator First West of England has launched two revolutionary electric buses for service in Bristol in partnership with Department for Transport, Bristol City Council and University of the West of England (UWE).

World’s first Euro 6 double-deck gas-powered bus chassis launched

12 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

Scania (Great Britain) has launched the world’s first Euro 6 double-deck gas-powered bus chassis, due for delivery at Alexander Dennis Limited’s (ADL) Falkirk plant for fitment of its body.

Real-time information improves Stockholm bus passenger satisfaction

11 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

Bus operator Keolis has installed real-time passenger information technology provided by Hogia to improve its bus passenger satisfaction rating in Stockholm. Keolis operates buses throughout Stockholm transporting approximately one million passengers every week. In November 2014, Keolis installed information systems provided by Hogia on 120 of its blue city centre…

New transport requirements come into focus at ITC 2018

9 January 2016 | By

Intelligent Transport’s Editor, Luke Antoniou, and Advisory Board member, Carol Schweiger – a panellist at Intelligent Transport Conference 2018 – take a look back at the hottest conference topics that had delegates and speakers alike deep in thought and conversation. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE