(IN BRIEF) Talanx Group is investing EUR 100 million in debt financing to support the expansion and decarbonisation of Cologne’s public transport network, reinforcing its commitment to ESG-aligned investments and sustainable urban mobility. The funding will support Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, Investment, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Ampega Asset Management, climate transition, Cologne, CO₂-neutral transport, electric buses, ESG investment, green electricity, HDI, infrastructure financing, Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe, Light Rail, neue leben, public transport, sustainable mobility, Talanx Group, Talanx Group Commits EUR 100 Million to Finance Sustainable Public Transport in Cologne
(IN BRIEF) Dolomiti Bus has expanded its fleet with 14 new Daimler Buses vehicles to support transport operations during the major international winter event in Cortina d’Ampezzo in 2026, which will host over 3,500 athletes from more than 90 countries. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, Media, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Cortina d’Ampezzo, Daimler Buses, Dolomiti Bus, Dolomiti Bus and Daimler Buses deepen partnership as new fleet supports large-scale international event, fleet renewal, Mercedes-Benz Citaro K Hybrid, Mercedes-Benz Tourismo, Michele Maldini, passenger safety, public transport, Setra S 531 DT, Stefano Rossi, sustainable mobility, UNESCO Dolomites Foundation, Veneto region, winter event
(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach hosted a high-level roundtable at its Nuneaton depot bringing together policymakers, transport operators, and energy experts to examine how the UK can accelerate the transition to zero-emission buses through joined-up decision-making. Convened with Campaign for Better Transport, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged bus industry electrification, Campaign for Better Transport, Clean Air, Department for Transport, depot electrification, electric bus depots, electric vehicle infrastructure, grid capacity, joined up policy, national grid, net zero transport, Nuneaton depot, public transport, Stagecoach, Transport Decarbonisation, Zero-Emission Buses
(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has been awarded a contract by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to operate one of the region’s new franchised bus networks, serving the St Helens area from September 2026. The network will connect local communities with … Read the full press release
Posted in Industrial, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged bus franchising, bus services, franchised bus network, Jackson Street depot, LCRCA, Liverpool City Region, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, passenger connectivity, public transport, regional transport, Rob Jones, St Helens, Stagecoach, Stagecoach Awarded Contract to Operate New Franchised Bus Network in Liverpool City Region, Stagecoach Selected for Major Franchised Bus Contract Covering St Helens Area, Steve Rotheram, sustainable transport
(IN BRIEF) Omnibus Weidachstein GmbH & Co. KG has taken delivery of five Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses from Daimler Buses in Neu-Ulm, marking the family-owned company’s first move toward locally CO₂-free public transport. The buses will replace existing vehicles on … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, News, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Daimler Buses, Daimler Buses Delivers First eCitaro Fleet to Omnibus Weidachstein in Neu-Ulm, Dr. Sandra Bayerle-Schnarrenberger, electric buses, emobility, Eva Treu, family-owned business, Kilian Benedikt Bayerle, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, locally CO₂-free transport, Marijo Sapina, Mercedes-Benz eCitaro, Neu-Ulm, Omnibus Weidachstein GmbH & Co. KG, Omniplus, Omniplus eService Contract ePremium, Omniplus On, passenger comfort, public transport, regional bus operator, safety systems, sustainable mobility, vehicle handover
(IN BRIEF) Bouygues Construction, through Losinger Marazzi, will deliver a CHF 242 million (€260 million) redevelopment in the canton of Zug, constructing new premises for the ZVB public transport authority, the RDZ emergency services and 250 workstations for the cantonal … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Switzerland
Tagged administrative offices, Bouygues Construction, Bouygues Construction Advances Large-Scale Mixed-Use Project to Modernise Key Public Service Buildings in the Canton of Zug, canton of Zug, cantonal administration, CHF 242 million, emergency services, Emergency Services and Cantonal Offices in Zug, Losinger Marazzi, Losinger Marazzi Secures Large-Scale Project to Construct Modern Facilities for Public Mobility and Emergency Services in Zug, Losinger Marazzi to Deliver CHF 242 Million Redevelopment for Public Transport, Minergie P ECO, mixed use development, public transport, public transport authority, RDZ, sustainable construction, Switzerland, underground bus parking, urban redevelopment, urban regeneration, ZVB, €260 million
(IN BRIEF) Arriva Group has acquired RTS Infrastructure, marking its entry into the UK rail infrastructure construction market and expanding its maintenance network with the addition of a new depot near Leeds. The deal includes RTS’s rail maintenance, depot operations, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Amanda Furlong, Arriva Enters UK Rail Infrastructure Market with Strategic RTS Acquisition, Arriva Group, Arriva Group Enhances UK Rail Capabilities and Growth Prospects with RTS Purchase, Arriva Group Expands UK Rail Operations with Acquisition of RTS Infrastructure, Arriva Group Strengthens UK Rail Business with Acquisition of RTS Infrastructure, Arriva Rail Services, Arriva UK Trains, Chris Reid, construction services, depot capacity, depot operations, digital innovation, diversification, European strategy, fleet investment, infrastructure, Leeds, Network Rail, Paul Hutchings, public transport, rail infrastructure construction, railway engineering, RTS Infrastructure, sustainable growth, train maintenance, UK rail industry, UK transport market
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has signed a contract with Trivia Trens S.A. to implement a complete digital signaling solution featuring Automatic Train Operation (ATO) over ETCS Level 2 for São Paulo’s commuter lines 11-Coral, 12-Sapphire, and 13-Jade. Spanning 140 kilometers … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Advanced Traffic Management System, AT&S, ATO, Automatic Train Operation, Brazil, commuter rail, digital signaling, energy efficiency, ETCS Level 2, European Train Control System, GoA Level 2, interlocking systems, Latin America, Marc Ludwig, public transport, Radio Block Centre, rail automation, rail infrastructure, RBC, São Paulo, Siemens Mobility, Siemens Mobility and Trivia Trens to Modernize São Paulo’s Commuter Network with Next-Generation Signaling, Siemens Mobility Expands Digital Rail Automation in Brazil with Advanced ATO over ETCS Level 2 System, Siemens Mobility to Deliver Latin America’s Largest ETCS Level 2 Project for São Paulo Rail Lines, smart mobility, sustainability, Trainguard, Trivia Trens S.A.
(IN BRIEF) Stadler has been awarded a major contract by Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy to deliver 63 Tango Nordic trams, with an option for 120 more, marking its first tram order in Finland. The contract includes over 30 years of full-service … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Aivan, Ansgar Brockmeyer, design, Eetu Kinnunen, energy efficiency, Finland, Helsinki, infrastructure, maintenance services, modernization, Nordic Region, Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy, public transport, rail transport, recycled materials, Stadler, Stadler Expands Nordic Presence with First Finnish Tram Order and 30-Year Service Agreement, Stadler Wins Landmark Contract to Supply 63 Tango Nordic Trams to Helsinki with Option for 120 More, sustainable mobility, Tango Nordic, tram network, trams, urban mobility, zero-emission steel
(IN BRIEF) Continental has unveiled the Conti Urban HA 5 NXT, its most advanced city bus tire, at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels. Made with up to 60 percent renewable, recycled, and ISCC PLUS mass-balance-certified materials, the tire reduces rolling … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged and smart fleet integration, bus tires, Busworld Europe, city buses, Conti Urban HA 5 NXT, ContiConnect, Continental, Continental launches Conti Urban HA 5 NXT with up to 60 percent sustainable materials and extended e-bus range, e-mobility, EU climate targets, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, Hinnerk Kaiser, ISCC PLUS, Leo Kolodziej, lower emissions, New Conti Urban HA 5 NXT city bus tire delivers higher mileage, predictive maintenance, public transport, recycled materials, renewable materials, sustainable mobility, tire sensors, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses has signed a cooperation agreement with Turkish manufacturer Otokar to expand production capacity for the Mercedes-Benz Conecto city bus. Starting in September 2026, Otokar will produce the bus at its Sakarya plant, while Daimler Buses supplies … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Türkiye
Tagged Aykut Özüner, bus manufacturing, contract manufacturing, Daimler Buses, Daimler Buses strengthens production capacity with Otokar partnership for Mercedes-Benz Conecto city buses, European bus market, Hoşdere plant, Latin America bus market, Mercedes-Benz Conecto, Mercedes-Benz Türk, Otokar, partnership, public transport, Sakarya Türkiye, Setra, Strong demand drives Daimler Buses to collaborate with Otokar on Mercedes-Benz Conecto city bus manufacturing, Süer Ismail Sülün, sustainable transport, Till Oberwörder, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has secured a contract from RATP to deliver its CBTC GoA4 driverless automation system for Paris Metro Line 13, one of the city’s busiest routes. The project, backed by Île-de-France Mobilités, will include a new operations … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged automation, CBTC GoA4, Châtillon, decarbonization, driverless trains, energy efficiency, Île-de-France Mobilités, Les Courtilles, Marc Ludwig, Montparnasse-Bienvenüe, Operations Control Center, Paris Metro Line 13, partnership, public transport, RATP, Saint-Denis-Université, Saint-Lazare, Siemens Mobility, smart mobility, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Transport for London (TfL) is relaunching its Chatty Cabins initiative on the IFS Cloud Cable Car during Loneliness Awareness Week (9-13 June), inviting Londoners and visitors to engage in conversation while taking a 20-minute round-trip across the River … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Chatty Cabins, Community, Connection, IFS Cloud Cable Car, London, Londoners, loneliness, Loneliness Awareness Week, Marmalade Trust, mental health, public transport, Seb Dance, social inclusion, TfL, Transport for London
(IN BRIEF) Alstom celebrates the successful launch of revenue services for the Indore Metro, featuring Movia metro trains equipped with advanced CBTC signalling systems. Manufactured in India under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, the trains are designed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 'Make in India', Alstom, Atmanirbhar Bharat, CBTC, emergency communication, FlexCare Perform, India’s infrastructure modernization, Indore Metro, Madhya Pradesh Metro, Metropolis metros, Movia metro trains, partnership, public transport, rail transportation, regenerative braking, smart lighting, sustainability, sustainable transport, track inspection, train control, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Flix has awarded Talgo a €2.4 billion contract to supply up to 65 high-speed trains based on the Talgo 230 platform, with an initial order of 30 units valued at €1.06 billion. The trains, designed for full accessibility … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged accessibility, André Schwämmlein, Carlos Palacio, digitalisation, Europe, European rail market, Flix, FlixTrain, fuel consumption reduction, Germany, high-speed trains, partnership, payload capacity, public transport, rail expansion, rail transport, sustainability, TALGO, Talgo 230, €2.4 billion contract
(IN BRIEF) Lux Express, Estonia’s leading long-distance bus company, has added nine NEOPLAN Skyliner double-decker coaches to its fleet, enhancing service on the Tallinn-Tartu route. This €6 million investment will add 500 extra seats per day, providing relief during peak … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Estonia, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged diesel drive, Estonia, Heinz Kiess, high-quality service, Ingmar Roos, investment, long-distance buses, Lux Express, MAN Truck & Bus, mobility, NEOPLAN, passenger capacity, peak-time congestion, public transport, Skyliner double-decker coaches, sustainable transport, Tallinn, Tartu, transport innovation
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €400 million in additional financing for the expansion of the Stockholm metro, supporting the development of 30 km of new tracks, 18 new stations, and the creation of 130,500 housing units. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Sweden
Tagged Ceequal certification, City of Stockholm, climate goals, EIB, EU funding, European Investment Bank, Housing Development, infrastructure, Paris Agreement, public transport, Region of Stockholm, renewable energy, SEK 12 billion, Stockholm metro expansion, sustainability, sustainable mobility, transport infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) VAG Nuremberg has expanded its electric bus fleet with the addition of 31 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G articulated buses, marking the 100th electric bus in its fleet. The new fleet, which makes up nearly 70% of the company’s total … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged battery-electric buses, CO2-free, driver safety, eco-friendly, electric buses, green electricity, Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G, partnership, passenger comfort, public transport, sustainability, VAG Nuremberg
(IN BRIEF) Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) has signed a contract with Stadler for up to four KISS double-deck trains to enhance Slovakia’s rail network. The new trains, set to operate between Bratislava and Žilina, will improve passenger comfort and capacity, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Slovakia, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Bratislava, Emissions Reduction, energy consumption, fleet renewal, KISS double-deck trains, partnership, public transport, rail transport, Slovak Railways, Stadler, Stadler Polska, Stadler Prague, sustainability, train technology, Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, Žilina, ŽSSK
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €400 million in financing to Helsinki for the development of the Crown Bridges Light Rail project, which will extend the city’s tram network to three eastern suburbs. The project includes the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged bike lanes, Climate Action, Crown Bridges Light Rail, EIB financing, European Investment Bank, Finland, Green Infrastructure, greenhouse gas emissions, Helsinki, Kruunuvuorensilta Bridge, partnership, pedestrian pathways, public transport, Ruskeasuo depot, sustainability, sustainable transport, Thomas Östros, tramline, urban development
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