(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, Turkey
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) Continental has launched its aContact tire line, designed specifically for autonomous vehicle fleets, with initial deployment in US cities including Las Vegas and San Francisco. The tires combine safety, durability, and efficiency, offering features such as robust sidewalls, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged aContact, AI-driven vehicles, autonomous delivery vehicles, autonomous shuttles, Autonomous Vehicles, Beijing, Continental, eco-friendly tire manufacturing, electric vehicles, Las Vegas, low rolling resistance, Meletis Xigakis, Mobility Solutions, original equipment, robotaxis, San Francisco, self-driving cars, Shanghai, sidewall construction, sustainability, tire technology, urban mobility, wet-weather handling
(IN BRIEF) The first section of Phase 2 of Bangalore’s metro expansion, the 19-kilometre Yellow Line with 16 stations, has officially opened, marking a major advancement in the city’s sustainable transport development. Backed by a EUR 340 million loan from … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Agence Française de Développement, air quality improvement, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Bangalore metro, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, BMZ, CO2 reduction, economic growth, European Investment Bank, European railway industry, German railway industry, INDIA, integrated transport system, Japan International Cooperation Agency, KfW, multimodal transport, partnership, Phase 2 metro expansion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, public health benefits, sustainability, sustainable transport, urban mobility, Yellow Line
(IN BRIEF) Schindler will serve as the exclusive supplier of all elevators and escalators for Line 1 of Bogotá’s first metro system, a fully automated, driverless transit network expected to transport over one million passengers daily by 2028. The 23.9-kilometer … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged accessibility, BIM, Bogotá, Bogotá Metro, BRT integration, Building Information Modelling, Colombia, elevators, escalators, Line 1, partnership, public transport infrastructure, RAMS, Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety, Schindler, Schindler ActionBoard, Technical Operations Center Medellín, urban mobility, Vikén Martarian
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses will supply SWU Verkehr with 37 Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro and eCitaro G electric buses, plus an option for nine more, under a €34.6 million contract signed on 18 July 2025. Scheduled for delivery by end‑2026, these NMC4‑equipped vehicles … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged battery technology, Daimler Buses, eCitaro G, electric buses, fast charging, Fleet Electrification, Frontguard Assist, Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro, Neu‑Ulm, NMC4, Omniplus Digital Services, pantograph charging, partnership, Preventive Brake Assist 2, Sideguard Assist 2, sustainability, sustainable transport, SWU Verkehr GmbH, Traffic Sign Assist, Ulm, urban mobility, €34.6 million
(IN BRIEF) ZF will equip Mercedes-Benz with its steer-by-wire system in 2026, replacing the mechanical steering shaft with an electronic interface that enhances maneuverability, stability, and safety. The system’s software-controlled steering ratio adapts to driving conditions, while the Twin Worm … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged active rear-axle steering, ASIL-D, autonomous driving, delivery vehicles, EasyTurn, electronic steering, Level 4 autonomy, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, software-defined steering, Steer-by-Wire, steering ratio, Torque Feedback, Twin Worm, urban mobility, vehicle agility, ZF
(IN BRIEF) Sener has been selected to develop the detailed design for the 7.8 km, fully underground extension of Toronto’s Line 2 into Scarborough, working alongside the Aecon–FCC Canada Limited consortium. The project includes three new stations with integrated bus … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Aecon, bus terminals, Canadian rail projects, electromechanical systems, FCC Canada Limited, Geotechnics, greenhouse gas reduction, Infrastructure Ontario, Metrolinx, Progressive Design and Build, safety certification, Scarborough subway, SENER, signalling, Toronto Line 2 extension, train control, underground stations, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) East End Crossing Partners has completed an upgrade to the road markings on the Lewis and Clark Bridge to prepare for the operation of autonomous vehicles. The improvements, which include high-contrast lane boundaries and intersection markings, are designed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged autonomous vehicle technology, Autonomous Vehicles, BBGI, East End Crossing Partners, environmental sustainability, Indiana, Indiana Finance Authority, infrastructure innovation, Level 3 vehicles, Lewis and Clark Bridge, mobility services, P3, partnership, pavement upgrade, Public Private Partnership, road markings, self-driving vehicles, sustainability, traffic safety, urban mobility, VINCI Highways
(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) Dantaxi, Denmark’s largest taxi service, has been acquired by Uber, expanding Uber’s service to 75 out of 98 municipalities in Denmark. This move combines Uber’s advanced technology with Dantaxi’s well-established local presence, offering over 3,500 professional drivers across … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, CEO Carsten Aastrup, Danish mobility, Dantaxi, Denmark, electric fleet, electric vehicles, general manager Maurits Schönfeld, mobility platform, partnership, public transportation, regulatory compliance, ride hailing, sustainability, taxi services, Triton, Uber, urban mobility, zero-emission
(IN BRIEF) The Kaupunkivaikutus project, a research collaboration between the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa, the University of Helsinki, and Aalto University, aims to tackle critical urban issues such as climate adaptation, education equity, and transportation efficiency. With a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Aalto University, climate adaptation, CoolGreen, education equity, Espoo, Helsinki, infrastructure, Kaupunkivaikutus, rail traffic, resilience, transportation, University of Helsinki, urban development, urban mobility, urban research, Vantaa
(IN BRIEF) Nima Monshizadeh Naini, associate professor at the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen, is advancing the field of control theory with a focus on optimizing cyber-physical-human systems. His work aims to improve complex systems such as energy grids and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged control theory, cyber-physical-human systems, decentralized systems, energy systems, engineering innovation, leadership, multi-commodity energy systems, Nima Monshizadeh Naini, optimization algorithms, smart grids, sustainable energy, technological research, University of Groningen, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Madrid is upgrading its mobility infrastructure with EcoTrafiX and the Mobility Data Platform by Kapsch TrafficCom to manage traffic at 3,000 intersections. The technology replaces the city’s existing system, providing enhanced scalability and flexibility. A EUR 5.6 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Bus Rapid Transit, EcoTrafiX, future mobility, Javier Aguirre, Kapsch TrafficCom, Low Emission Zone, Madrid, Mobility Data Platform, multi-supplier systems, partnership, Smart Cities, smart traffic technology, Spain, sustainable mobility, traffic control center, traffic management, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Stadler has secured a €50 million contract from Bybanen Utbygging to supply and implement advanced signalling systems for the expansion of Bergen’s light rail network. The project covers the initial phase toward Åsane and includes design, delivery, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Albrecht Teich, Arve Tjønn Rinde, Åsane expansion, Bergen Light Rail, Braunschweig, Bybanen Utbygging, Control Center, light rail development, Loddefjord tram extension, modern infrastructure, Norway, partnership, public transport, railway technology, signalling systems, SIL2, SIL4, Stadler, Stadler Signalling, sustainability, train control, tram network, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) The MAN Lion’s City 12 E LE has received the busplaner Innovation Award 2025 in the “12-meter Electric Buses” category, following its earlier recognition as “Sustainable Bus of the Year 2025.” Celebrated for its flexibility, strong performance, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 12-meter electric buses, 240 kW electric motor, Awards, battery capacity, busplaner Innovation Award 2025, Busworld Europe, Class 1 certification, Class 2 approval, Darko Simeunovic, ebus, electric bus, Heinz Kiess, Huss-Verlag, intercity transport, leadership, low-entry design, MAN, MAN Lion's City 12 E LE, MAN Truck & Bus, modular battery system, passenger comfort, public transport innovation, sustainability, Sustainable Bus of the Year 2025, sustainable transportation, UN ECE R 66.02, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) AFRY, as a key member of the Tram Ticino consortium, has been awarded a contract by Rete Tram-Treno del Luganese SA to plan the Breganzona tunnel. This development is a crucial element in modernizing Lugano’s public transport network, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 2035, AFRY, Breganzona tunnel, Country Manager, intermodal hub, Lombardi, Lugano, Lugano Railway Station SBB, Malcantone, Marcel Winter, national transport, partnership, passenger capacity, Pini, public transport, regional transport, Rete Tram-Treno del Luganese, RTTL, SEK 120 million, sustainability, sustainable transportation, Switzerland, Tram Ticino, underground station, urban mobility, Vedeggio valleys
(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group achieved a record €1.24 billion in new financing in Croatia, up from €464 million in 2023. This financing, accounting for 1.4% of Croatia’s GDP, includes €937 million from the EIB … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment
Tagged Climate Action, competitive, Croatian financing, Croatian GDP, Croatian government, Croatian Growth Investment Programme II, Croatian Venture Capital Initiative 2, CROGIP II, CVCi 2, EIB Group, EIF, environmental sustainability, EU grants, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, HBOR, INNOVATION, Kiepach Go Green, Mid-Caps, rail infrastructure, renewable energy, resilient Croatia, SMEs, social housing, sustainable growth, Teresa Czerwinska, urban mobility, Vesna Deep Tech Venture Fund, Zagreb
(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) approved over PLN 1 billion (around €274 million) to support sustainable urban development in Polish cities, including Kielce, Radom, Rybnik, and Chorzów. This financing aims to improve urban infrastructure, transport systems, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Investment, Poland
Tagged Chorzów, Climate Policies, Cohesion Regions, economic benefits, EIB, EIB financing agreements, energy efficiency, environmental projects, EU grants, European Investment Bank, green spaces, Kielce, long-term financing, medium-sized cities, Poland, Public Buildings, public investment, public transportation, quality of life, Radom, Rybnik, social housing, sustainable development, Teresa Czerwińska, TRANSPORT, urban infrastructure, urban mobility
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