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GMV goes from strength to strength abroad

2 February 2012
The latest international milestone comes with the setting up of 10 GMV-designed vending machines...

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Go North East selects Corethree to offer mobile ticketing to bus passengers

1 February 2012
Go North East, has partnered with Corethree to develop a mobile ticketing solution for passengers...

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Basel places biggest order in 116-year history with Bombardier

31 January 2012
Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract for the delivery of up to 60 BOMBARDIER FLEXITY trams...

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Tait Communications unveils new global identity

30 January 2012
Tait Communications have unveiled its new-look brand and website...

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DLR launches new three-car route and enhanced timetable to meet Olympic demand

30 January 2012
Longer and more frequent trains are in service on the DLR to help meet increasing demand...

Go-Ahead

Go-Ahead Group unlocks smarter travel with the key

27 January 2012
Bus and rail operator Go-Ahead further expanded its award-winning smartcard the key...

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Alstom delivers the first Citadis tramset to the Greater Dijon urban area

26 January 2012
The first Citadis tramset for the Dijon urban area arrived in the new operating and maintenance centre in Dijon on 26 January...

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Mayor welcomes 200th greener, cleaner hybrid bus to London’s fleet

25 January 2012
The Mayor's drive to achieve cleaner air for London has received a boost with the delivery of the 200th lower polluting hybrid bus...

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Five new trains for Underground in Vienna

24 January 2012
Bombardier Transportation and Vossloh Kiepe to supply five new trains for Vienna’s U6 metro line...

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PTV invests in intelligent traffic control

24 January 2012
PTV AG intensifies cooperation with GEVAS software GmbH / Enhanced range of ITS solutions for urban traffic management...

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Arriva invests £600,000 in new buses with the X-Factor for Medway

23 January 2012
Arriva has bought five brand-new buses for use on Service 116 in the Medway Towns...

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New Traffic Commissioners appointed

23 January 2012
Two new Traffic Commissioners have been appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport, Justine Greening...

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High-tech traffic technology to help Copenhagen become CO2 neutral

23 January 2012
Breakthrough in Denmark, high-tech traffic technology to help Copenhagen become CO2 neutral...

Optare's Ashok Leyland branded Solo – the first low floor midibus

Optare’s Solo – pioneering low floor midibuses in India

23 January 2012
Optare has showcased its Ashok Leyland branded Solo – the first low floor midibus to be offered in the Indian market...

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R2P to supply CCTV for London’s Tramtrack Croydon Limited

19 January 2012
Stadler Pankow GmbH has awarded a contract to “R2P” Rail & Road Protec GmbH...