Mass Transit

Czech: Skanska Wins EUR 153M Contract to Extend Prague Underground Train Network

Swedish construction and civil engineering company Skanska has won a CZK 3.7bn (EUR 153mn) contract to extend the Prague underground train system, the company said in a statement on its website.

News • June 10th, 2011

GA: Transit Projects Pass State Muster

If metro Atlantans approve a sales tax for transportation next year, they could be riding MARTA trains from Lindbergh to Emory University within a decade. Four swaths of Beltline streetcars could be up and running, or you could take MARTA train lines...

News • June 10th, 2011

Pa. House Votes to Terminate Transit Monopoly in Allegheny County

A proposal to end Port Authority's transit monopoly in Allegheny County advanced through the state House on Tuesday, a change supporters say could improve service and reduce costs for taxpayers.

News • June 9th, 2011

Japan: Maglev Station Sites Announced

Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) has announced candidate sites for stations along the planned linear motor Shinkansen line between Tokyo and Nagoya, but negotiations with local governments over station construction costs could possibly derail the...

News • June 9th, 2011

CA: Transportation Incentive Program Offers Alternative for San Diego Commuters

Sailors and Department of the Navy (DON) employees throughout Navy Region Southwest will observe the first 70 days of the new DON-sponsored mass transit benefit program June 9.

News • June 9th, 2011

NJ: Light Rail Schedules Now Available Via Text Message

NJ TRANSIT Executive Director James Weinstein today announced the latest in a series of enhancements to provide customers with on-the-go schedule information. "My Light Rail," modeled after the agency's popular "My Bus" system, enables customers to...

News • June 9th, 2011

MA: Bill Would Ban Liquor Ads on State Property

A Lowell lawmaker wants Boston to join dozens of other major U.S. cities seeking to ban liquor advertising in their public transportation systems, saying it will curb underage drinking.

News • June 9th, 2011

Qatar to Announce Bids for $36BN Rail Project

Total cost of railway network estimated at $36 bln; Metro system to be completed by 2026.

News • June 9th, 2011

WI: Walker Says "Yes" to Roads We Don't Need

The new Wisconsin budget, which is headed full speed to implementation, includes massive cuts to Wisconsin schools, fewer dollars for the working poor, more tax breaks for big business and, yes, less money to help the state's already-beleaguered...

News • June 9th, 2011

Iran: Passenger Coaches Switching to CNG

The owners of commercial mini-buses have begun switching over their vehicles to CNG in the wake of growing diesel prices to off-set the cost to remain in business.

News • June 9th, 2011

Australia: Bombardier Lands $258M LRT Order

Bombardier has been awarded a $258 million contract as part of a broader $1 billion agreement to build a light rail transit system in Queensland, Australia, the Quebec-based aerospace and railway systems manufacturer said Wednesday.

News • June 9th, 2011

ON: TTC Eyes Staff Cuts Before Fare Hikes; Increased Ridership May Mean Doing More with Less

The Toronto Transit Commission will consider whether it can serve more riders with fewer workers before it looks at fare hikes and service cuts to solve an $85 million operating budget shortfall next year.

News • June 9th, 2011

India: Thousands Impacted By Bus Strike in Haryana

Bus commuters had a tough time in Haryana Wednesday as Haryana Roadways employees went on a day's strike to denounce the government's privatisation policy.

News • June 9th, 2011

CA: Bailout for Rail and Bus Agencies; AC Transit and Caltrain Likely to Use Capital Funds

Regional transportation officials have endorsed a plan to bail out AC Transit and Caltrain by allowing the transit agencies to divert millions of dollars intended to maintain or purchase buses and rail cars. Instead, the money will be used to fill...

News • June 9th, 2011

Australia: Go Card Goes Multi-Platinum with Issue of Two Millionth Card

Transport Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk said the milestone was achieved with the support of the many retailers who were an important part of the largest smart card retail network in Australia.

News • June 9th, 2011

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