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UITP 2015 in Milan focused on 'smart' cities, technology

UITP 2015 in Milan focused on 'smart' cities, technology

Major event themes on the show floor included efficiency, with the bus industry working to improve fuel economy, in addition to the hybrid, CNG and all-electric buses on display. Safety and smart energy usage were a big focus in the rail industry, while a variety of IT companies presented their latest passenger information, ticketing and payment solutions.

[Video] Alstom: Attractis optimized turnkey tramway solution

[Video] Alstom: Attractis optimized turnkey tramway solution

Attractis is a turnkey solution that has all the benefits of a full tramway system with optimized costs and lead times. It provides a long-term, clean, comfortable and safe answer to cities’ growing mobility needs with an easily extendable capacity of up to 14,000 passengers per hour per direction using the same infrastructure. Attractis operates Citadis, Alstom's tram reference for modern urban solutions, at the core of multiple city renewal projects.

Quantum automatic rear-facing wheelchair securement station

Quantum automatic rear-facing wheelchair securement station

Q'Straint’s Quantum automatic rear-facing wheelchair securement station is designed to international standards, built with transportation industry-standard technologies and is ideal for both new fleet or retrofit applications, according to the company. Beyond safety and durability, the Quantum was also designed with aesthetics in mind: the Quantum's appearance is unimposing and approachable, making it a thoughtful addition to any modern bus.

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