http://www.masstransitmag.com MassTransitMag.com http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10948055/public-transportation-users-predict-big-increases-in-the-use-of-smartphones-paperless-travel-and-social-media-new-accenture-survey-reveals Consumers are willing to pay for better technology in public transport. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:15:56 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10948055/public-transportation-users-predict-big-increases-in-the-use-of-smartphones-paperless-travel-and-social-media-new-accenture-survey-reveals http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10947190/germany-scheidt-amp-bachmann-gains-pci-dss-certification After comprehensive security auditing, Scheidt & Bachmann has received certification under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) and thus meets the strict security requirements of the credit card industry. Wed, 22 May 2013 08:07:37 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10947190/germany-scheidt-amp-bachmann-gains-pci-dss-certification http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10947160/india-best-looks-to-start-shuttle-bus-service-from-intl-airport In an attempt to improve the connectivity between the international airport and the rest of the city, the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking, along with airport authorities, are contemplating a dedicated civic bus service... Wed, 22 May 2013 07:27:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10947160/india-best-looks-to-start-shuttle-bus-service-from-intl-airport http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10945659/thailand-bombardier-presents-its-advanced-signalling-solutions-for-asia Bombardier Transportation will present its most advanced mainline and mass transit rail control solutions and experience in delivering in the Asia region at the Signalling and Telecommunications Asia conference in Bangkok. Mon, 20 May 2013 08:27:48 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10945659/thailand-bombardier-presents-its-advanced-signalling-solutions-for-asia http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10945646/ireland-big-data-helps-city-of-dublin-improve-its-public-bus-transportation-network-and-reduce-congestion Irish city is a test bed for Smarter Cities research using real-time data from its road and transport systems. Mon, 20 May 2013 08:05:53 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10945646/ireland-big-data-helps-city-of-dublin-improve-its-public-bus-transportation-network-and-reduce-congestion http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10943677/uk-trains-cancelled-after-man-killed-on-rail-track A Man was was killed when he was hit by a train near Worle station on Tuesday. Thu, 16 May 2013 08:59:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10943677/uk-trains-cancelled-after-man-killed-on-rail-track http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10943674/india-bus-mows-down-four-in-up Four people were killed and four others injured in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki town Thursday when a speeding state roadways bus rammed into an auto-rickshaw packed with devotees on their way to the Deva Shareef shrine. Thu, 16 May 2013 08:58:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10943674/india-bus-mows-down-four-in-up http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10943672/uk-village-protests-at-landslip-buses A bus company has come under fire over the quality of its service to a Darlington village affected by the A67 landslide. Thu, 16 May 2013 08:12:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10943672/uk-village-protests-at-landslip-buses http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10943667/ireland-cross-border-services-return-to-normal-after-strike-action-halted Cross-border services returned to normal yesterday after strike action by Bus Eireann workers was halted for 48 hours to allow talks between management and unions. Thu, 16 May 2013 08:10:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10943667/ireland-cross-border-services-return-to-normal-after-strike-action-halted http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10943664/india-airport-metro-offers-discount-on-group-family-travel Commuters of Delhi Airport Metro, travelling with their families or in groups of two or more, will now get discounts ranging from Rs 20 to Rs 80 per ticket. Thu, 16 May 2013 08:08:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10943664/india-airport-metro-offers-discount-on-group-family-travel http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10943240/uitp-world-congress-ready-to-begin The 60th UITP World Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition will take place from May 26-30 in Geneva, Switzerland. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:36:43 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10943240/uitp-world-congress-ready-to-begin http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10943152/bombardier-showcases-high-speed-rail-technology-at-the-first-international-rolling-stock-symposium-in-thailand Bombardier Transportation is a lead participant in the first International Symposium on Rolling Stock to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from May 16 to 17. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:26:30 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10943152/bombardier-showcases-high-speed-rail-technology-at-the-first-international-rolling-stock-symposium-in-thailand http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10943089/poland-bombardier-hands-over-last-flexity-tram-to-mpk-krakw Handover underscores the long-standing partnership between MPK and Bombardier The total number of vehicles ordered now stands at 74. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:49:46 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10943089/poland-bombardier-hands-over-last-flexity-tram-to-mpk-krakw http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10942861/south-africa-drivers-insist-on-10-increase If employers do not agree to the double-digit wage increase demanded by striking bus drivers, the South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union (Satawu) will call on train operators to join the strike. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:56:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10942861/south-africa-drivers-insist-on-10-increase http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10942856/ireland-bus-services-halved-by-strike-action Cross-border bus services including those to Dublin Airport have been halved by strike action by transport workers in the Republic. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:48:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10942856/ireland-bus-services-halved-by-strike-action http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10942851/bangladesh-foundation-stone-of-brt-in-july-quader The government would lay the foundation stone of a BRT route from Airport to Gazipur in the first week of July to ease the city's chronic traffic congestion, the Communications Minister said today. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:46:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10942851/bangladesh-foundation-stone-of-brt-in-july-quader http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10941920/ireland-talks-in-motion-to-halt-strike-action The Government is desperate to negotiate a deal with public unions as the threat of all-out strikes loom large, it was claimed yesterday. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:56:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10941920/ireland-talks-in-motion-to-halt-strike-action http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10941420/new-stations-for-better-city-transport-a-new-generation-of-interchanges-for-a-more-efficient-and-sustainable-urban-mobility-system NODES, New Tools for Design and Operation of Urban Transport Interchanges is a three-year European research project, focusing on providing and demonstrating tools for better transport interchanges to support a more efficient urban transport system. Mon, 13 May 2013 10:43:41 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10941420/new-stations-for-better-city-transport-a-new-generation-of-interchanges-for-a-more-efficient-and-sustainable-urban-mobility-system http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10940382/arema-private-rail-technology-tour A unique technology tour with stops in Italy, Austria, Czech Republic and Germany. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:51:22 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10940382/arema-private-rail-technology-tour http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10940262/australia-nurse-lauded-for-bravery-after-man-falls-on-train-line A trainee nurse has been praised for rescuing a 56-year-old man who fell onto train tracks in Brisbane's north on Thursday morning. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:21:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10940262/australia-nurse-lauded-for-bravery-after-man-falls-on-train-line http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10939498/india-minister-sets-2017-date-to-match-best-transit-systems-in-world The urban development department is confused about which mode of mass rapid transit system (MRTS) would translate into reality in Patna. Thu, 09 May 2013 09:01:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10939498/india-minister-sets-2017-date-to-match-best-transit-systems-in-world http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10939496/india-akhilesh-asks-centre-for-extension-of-metro-rail-service-in-up Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has requested the Centre to approve the projects that would enable extension of the Delhi metro rail service to areas of Uttar Pradesh. Thu, 09 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10939496/india-akhilesh-asks-centre-for-extension-of-metro-rail-service-in-up http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10939504/thailand-fitch-rates-bangkok-mass-transit-systems-guaranteed-bonds-aa-tha Fitch Ratings (Thailand) Limited has assigned Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited's (BTSC) four tranches of guaranteed debentures National Long-Term ratings of 'AA-(tha)'. Thu, 09 May 2013 08:50:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10939504/thailand-fitch-rates-bangkok-mass-transit-systems-guaranteed-bonds-aa-tha http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10939237/kinergypower-international-announces-successful-test-of-kiner-rail-product KinergyPower International and KinergyPowerUSA join in announed the debut of KinerRail, a unique product designed to harvest energy from the motion and weight of trains. Wed, 08 May 2013 14:25:06 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10939237/kinergypower-international-announces-successful-test-of-kiner-rail-product http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10939222/uk-bombardier-wins-new-order-from-transport-for-london Bombardier Transportation announced it has signed a contract with Transport for London (TfL) to provide 57 additional BOMBARDIER ELECTROSTAR rail cars for the London Overground network. Wed, 08 May 2013 14:08:22 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10939222/uk-bombardier-wins-new-order-from-transport-for-london http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10938836/five-train-stations-worth-a-stop Most people who travel by train on a regular basis rush through the station so quickly, they never stop to appreciate their surroundings. But some railway terminals deserve a long admiring look for their beauty, their heritage and their engineering... Wed, 08 May 2013 09:07:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10938836/five-train-stations-worth-a-stop http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10937255/uae-need-for-bus-services-growing In response to the growing need for bus services among commuters, the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi (DoT) announced on Sunday that it has introduced route expansion and changes in ten buses operating in the Capital and five in Al Ain. Mon, 06 May 2013 07:45:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10937255/uae-need-for-bus-services-growing http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10937260/japan-funding-for-monorail-project-eyed The government of Japan is looking to fund studies for the planned monorail connecting the Bonifacio Global City to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said. Mon, 06 May 2013 07:42:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10937260/japan-funding-for-monorail-project-eyed http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10933434/el-salvador-tenders-us115m-contract-for-brt-construction El Salvador's government has tendered a US$11.5mn contract for construction of a 3.3km segregated corridor for the capital's integrated transport system, according to a tender notice published by the IDB. Fri, 03 May 2013 09:14:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10933434/el-salvador-tenders-us115m-contract-for-brt-construction http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10933433/south-africa-municipal-bus-strike-to-continue-as-satawu-digs-in Tens of thousands of commuters in cities such as Johannesburg and Cape Town have been left stranded as the strike paralysed the services of the Rea Vaya, Putco and MyCiTi bus companies. Fri, 03 May 2013 09:13:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10933433/south-africa-municipal-bus-strike-to-continue-as-satawu-digs-in