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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.

2015 Top Rail Project Cost Reaches $91B

2015 Top Rail Project Cost Reaches $91B

New York City Transit tops this year’s list with $16.5 billion, while several projects, including the Second Avenue Subway and Sound Transit’s University Link, hit major milestones. Meanwhile streetcars continue to make an impact, with one from 2014 successfully launching and three more set to open in the next year or two.

[Video] Alstom - SRS charging system for trams, electric buses

[Video] Alstom - SRS charging system for trams, electric buses

Alstom Transport's SRS is an innovative ground-based static charging system for trams & electric buses with on-board energy storage. SRS is based on over 10 years of service-proven catenary-free feeding solutions with APS, and allows charging during normal dwell time. Compatible with a broad range of vehicles, SRS is compact and can be easily integrated in stations.

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