News from the Cities
The 2016 timetable – a new rhythm for public transport!
With 2016 timetable change, due to the start of full operation of the new Vienna Main Station and the integrated cyclic timetable introduced by the Austrian Federal Railways ÖBB, the most extensive changes within the Public Transport Authority Eastern Region (VOR) throughout recent years were implemented. VOR took the opportunity to optimize bus and train
Metropolitan region Rotterdam – The Hague: sustainable transformation regional rail network
The Hague surroundings within Metropolitan region Rotterdam – The Hague (MRDH) was at a turning point in 2009. After the launch of RandstadRail (combination of tram- and heavy rail network at the Zoetermeer – suburban town near The Hague – and Hofplein connection) proved an iconic success. As a next step in the upgrade of
Integration of Public Transport governance in Prague and the Central Bohemian Region
Since the beginning of 2013, Prague Public Transport Authority (ROPID) and the Transport Department of the Central Bohemian Region (ODSCK) have been negotiating the terms for resolving major issues concerning the options to integrate the currently separated five public transport systems, into one joint integrated transport system for the city of Prague and of the
Connected mobility in VBB Berlin-Brandenburg: new Livemap for inclusive information on multimodal travel displaying locations for bikeshare, carshare, P&R and taxi
Since December 2015, the VBB Livemap not only includes information about public transport but on connected mobility services as well. In addition to current locations of the public means of transport the VBB Livemap shows locations where bike sharing and car sharing facilities are stationed. Taxi stands in the nearby area of the selected location
Using digitalized research methods for customer experience management
According to Forbes, customer experience is the “cumulative impact of multiple touchpoints” over the course of a customer’s interaction with an organization. In public transport, a typical path is: passenger deciding to make a journey, planning of this journey, travelling to a stop or station, acquisition of a ticket, waiting, boarding a vehicle, possible changes
Passenger service is launched on the new interconnected tram network on the Buda side of the Hungarian capital, bringing a major transport development project to a close
By the opening of the interconnected tram network providing direct connections between the northern and southern areas on the Buda side of the river Danube in Budapest, the Buda tram network was unified on 16 January 2016 following decades of fragmentation. The new service parameters have been developed by BKK Centre for Budapest Transport, the
MTA of Barcelona reaches the highest number of demand in public transport in 2015 and continues committed to increase public transport infrastructures and services
The number of passengers of the Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA) of Barcelona confirms the recovery of demand that began in the second half of the year 2013 and has allowed the closure of the year 2015 with 939.3 million journeys, up 2.5% on the 2014 figure, which represents an all-time record since the implementation of
New Ring Rail Line opened in July – Helsinki Airport and city now connected by train
The summer of 2015 marked one of the most significant changes in the public transport of Helsinki region. In July, the new Ring Rail Line opened for passengers, providing a key public transport link for the entire metropolitan area. Ring Rail Line starts and ends in Helsinki central station, forming a loop in the north
Transport for London’s suburban rail network gets bigger
In July Transport for London (TfL) took over responsibility for another part of London’s suburban rail network, London Overground, adding suburban rail routes from Liverpool Street to north-east London. Under London Overground customers will immediately see stations staffed at all times that services are running – improving safety and ensuring a ‘turn up and go’
50 all-electric buses to enter service in London
With one bus route to convert to fully electric later this year and another two next year, London will have over 50 all electric buses in service from autumn next year, lowering carbon emissions and helping to improve the city’s air quality. London’s electric bus fleet, currently comprising vehicles from Chinese producer BYD and UK
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