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Decoding the urban sprawl: the world’s most complex metro maps

By Joe Baker

In the sprawling metropolises of Tokyo, London and Paris, urban metro networks are...

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CBTC Connectivity Solutions

The overall performance of a rail rapid transit system depends largely on the performance of the automatic train control (ATC) system employed. A communication-based train control (CBTC) system is devised by adding modern communication technologies to the ATC concept.

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India approves $1.88bn Patna metro rail project

The Government of India has approved the Rs133.66bn ($1.88bn) Patna Metro Rail Project in the state of Bihar.

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Siemens secures Singapore metro lines electrification contract

Siemens Mobility has secured a nearly €70m contract to carry out electrification works of the Circle Line Stage 6 and North East Line extension (NELe) in Singapore.

For Your Safety: Durel Polymer Spring Systems

The DUREL brand name stands for excellence in high-performance polymer spring systems. We manufacture proven and reliable springs for draw gears, buffers, draft gears and coupling systems that are used in rail cars, engineering and industrial applications worldwide.

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Final section of Chennai Metro Blue Line opens

The final 10km section of Chennai Metro Rail's Blue line in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu has been opened for passenger services.

OC Streetcar, Orange County, California

OC Streetcar is a 6.5km-long modern rail transit system being developed in Orange County, California, US, by Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).

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Decoding the urban sprawl: the world’s most complex metro maps

In the sprawling metropolises of Tokyo, London and Paris, urban metro networks are vital for keeping things moving, but laying out these complex systems intuitively for passengers is no easy feat. Which metros have the most complicated network and how have they evolved in the years?

ARTC V/TI Monitor Trial Results and Analysis

A growing method for evaluation of track conditions is to use autonomous measurement systems. This allows for "train path free" measurement, meaning that a standard revenue vehicle is used to obtain the measurement. This is greatly preferred to using a non-revenue vehicle which consumes track time.

ERTMS and CBTC Side By Side: A Comparison of State-of-the-art Rail Traffic Management Systems

There is a well-defined separation between the systems that are being used in Mass Transit networks and the ones being used for Mainline.

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Deals this week: Teltronic, AFD, ADB, Cargo UK

Teltronic was awarded a contract by Trensurb for replacing the communications system of the Porto Alegre Metro network in Brazil.

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CBTC Connectivity Solutions

India approves $1.88bn Patna metro rail project

Siemens secures Singapore metro lines electrification contract

For Your Safety: Durel Polymer Spring Systems

Final section of Chennai Metro Blue Line opens

OC Streetcar, Orange County, California

Decoding the urban sprawl: the world’s most complex metro maps

ARTC V/TI Monitor Trial Results and Analysis

ERTMS and CBTC Side By Side: A Comparison of State-of-the-art Rail Traffic Management Systems

Deals this week: Teltronic, AFD, ADB, Cargo UK

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India approves $1.88bn Patna metro rail project

Siemens secures Singapore metro lines electrification contract

Final section of Chennai Metro Blue Line opens

Deals this week: Teltronic, AFD, ADB, Cargo UK

India to make up 40% of global rail activity by 2050, says IEA report

Pune Metro project to get €245m loan from French Development Agency

Singapore LTA finalises first phase of Cross Island Line

East West Rail proposes five routes for Bedford-Cambridge line

TfL selects ESG to install automatic braking system on London trams

Lucknow Metro to complete North-South corridor next month

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