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LAX Station Drives Surge in Metro K Line Ridership

21.07.2025

LAX Station Opening Boosts K Line Ridership Across Los Angeles

The new LAX Station sparked a major ridership boost on the Metro K Line in June, offering travelers and airport employees seamless access to Los Angeles International Airport through improved public transit connections.
Lisbon Metro Receives Four Bids for Violet Line

19.07.2025

Lisbon Metro Secures Four Bids for Violet Line Project

Lisbon Metro received four competitive bids for the Odivelas–Loures Light Rail Transit project, known as the Violet Line, with a base contract price set at €600 million.
Safety upgrades bring platform barriers to New York subway

19.07.2025

New York subway adds platform barriers to boost passenger safety

New York subway now features platform barriers at 56 stations as part of a major safety upgrade, and officials plan to install them at more than 100 locations by year’s end.

18.07.2025

Metro de Madrid Advances Line 6 Automation with Major Upgrade

Metro de Madrid has launched an ambitious plan to automate Line 6, introducing GoA 4 driverless technology and platform doors to enhance efficiency and improve travel experience for passengers.
Tbilisi Metro Signs CRRC Contract for New Trains

17.07.2025

Tbilisi Metro to Upgrade Fleet with €150M CRRC Deal

Tbilisi Metro is preparing for a major upgrade by signing a €150 million deal with CRRC to supply 111 rail cars and replace its aging trains.
Metropolis Train for Santiago Metro Line 7 Completed

17.07.2025

Metropolis Train Production Advances with Santiago Metro Project

Alstom achieved a major milestone in the Santiago Metro Line 7 project by completing the first Metropolis train carbody at its Taubaté facility in São Paulo, Brazil, marking a significant step toward modern urban mobility.
Train Mark V Launches in Vancouver Metro: Innovation Ahead

16.07.2025

Train Mark V Launches in Vancouver Metro: Innovation Ahead

Vancouver has introduced the first Train Mark V on the SkyTrain light metro network, marking a major milestone in the city’s transportation modernization.
Brazil Expands Light Rail and Metro Projects Nationwide

12.07.2025

Brazil Expands Light Rail and Metro Projects Nationwide

Brazil is accelerating investment in urban rail systems to cut emissions and expand public transport across multiple cities.
tender for the operation of the Copenhagen metro

10.07.2025

Tender for the operation of the Copenhagen metro worth €2.4 billion now open for applications

Copenhagen’s transport authority Metroselskabet has launched a tender for the operation of the Copenhagen metro and the maintenance of its entire system.
New York Congestion Pricing Program Shows Strong Results in First 6 Months

08.07.2025

New York Congestion Pricing Program Shows Strong Results in First 6 Months

New York’s congestion pricing program is already delivering measurable results—cutting traffic, easing delays, and generating major revenue for transit upgrades.
Alstom Wins $2.3B Contract to Supply MTA with New LIRR and Metro-North Trains

08.07.2025

Alstom Wins $2.3B Contract to Supply MTA with New LIRR and Metro-North Trains

Alstom has secured a landmark $2. 3 billion agreement under the Alstom MTA railcar contract to produce 316 new commuter rail cars for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad.
The Montreal REM shutdown will halt all South Shore light-rail service until mid-August, forcing commuters to seek alternative routes during the six-week closure period.

06.07.2025

Montreal REM Shutdown to Last Until Mid-August 2025

The Montreal REM shutdown will halt all South Shore light-rail service until mid-August, forcing commuters to seek alternative routes during the six-week closure period.