Benchmarking projects need a jump start

Several organizations throughout the world are engaged in benchmarking public transport services.

Thales earns $343M NYCT signaling contract

The Thales USA transport team will be supported by a sub-contractor team, which includes L.K. Comstock, provider of the project's installation and refurbishment services, and Thales Canada's rail transport technology development group in Toronto.

Canada releases advanced technology vehicle report

Transport Canada's advanced technology fleet currently includes 86 vehicles, which use technology such as hybrid power trains, batteries, low carbon fuels, advanced gasoline and diesel engines.

ViaVan, VBZ Launch On-Demand Ride Service in Zurich

The new service, called Pikmi, will provide shared rides in Altstetten and Albisrieden, and the Triemli and Hardplatz transport hubs.

Bombardier wins $137M London contract

The order is part of Transport for London’s program to increase passenger capacity on the London Overground network. The 57 new cars will be used to turn existing four-car trains into five-car versions.

Canadian motorcoach coalition presents regulation-deregulation recommendations

A coalition of Canadian motorcoach associations presented recommendations to the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications on the issue of regulation-deregulation of the motorcoach industry.

Icomera's multimodal internet connectivity platform earns ITxPT label

The solution is built around open architecture principles, allowing for interoperability between different systems and devices.

Prototype design for Dubai Hyperloop passenger capsule unveiled

Designworks worked with Virgin Hyperloop One and the Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai on the project.

Anna Allwright