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Scania reveals ‘Mega Bus’ for Bus Rapid Transit

14 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

Scania has revealed its ‘Mega Bus’ for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) as part of a drive to develop sustainable and cost-effective transport. The new vehicle, designed specifically for the Latin American Bus Rapid Transit market, is a 28-metre bi-articulated bus with a passenger capacity of up to 270 people. Scania…

Nice Côte d’Azur tramway orders 19 new LRVs

12 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

The Metropolis Nice Côte d’Azur tenders committee has awarded Alstom the contract to supply 19 Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) for the new East-West Nice Côte d’Azur tramway.

Solaris to reveal Urbino 12 electric and new Urbino 12 LE

9 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

Bus manufacturer Solaris is due to unveil the new zero-emission Urbino 12 electric and suburban Urbino 12 LE at this year’s Busworld taking place between 16-21 October 2015.

Alliance establishes Mobility-as-a-Service initiative

5 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

ERTICO – ITS Europe has announced the launch of a Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) providing a common approach that puts both travellers and goods at the core of transport services.

Munich to receive a further 22 Avenio trams

1 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

Munich Transport authority SWM and its subsidiary company MVG have ordered a further 22 Avenio trams from Siemens for €70 million.

Plans confirmed for Dublin Airport Metro North link

30 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

Irish Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD has announced plans to build a new Metro North link between Dublin Airport and the city centre.

New fleet of Urbos trams enter service in Budapest

23 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

Budapest welcomed the first of a new fleet of CAF Urbos trams ordered by the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) for passenger service on line 3.

NODES project delivers toolbox for improving transport interchanges

22 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

A toolbox developed from findings of the concluded NODES project allows transport specialists to take steps to build better transport interchanges. New Tools for the Design and Operation of Urban Transport Interchanges or NODES was a three-year project to establish a toolbox for industry practitioners designing interchanges which allow smooth…