Articles in the June 2013 issue of Metro Report International. Comment Welcoming delegates to the 60th UITP World Congress in Genève, TPG CEO Roland Bonzon outlines the challenge of serving a growing population News Review Round-up of world metro, light rail and tram news. Chinese metros The urban rail construction boom is rolling on, with 337 km of new metro lines opened in 2012 Melbourne Public Transport Victoria envisages using metro principles to transform the suburban rail network South Africa Prasa’s fleet renewal contract is close to sign-off Interview: Alain Flausch UITP’s Secretary General discusses the need to harness new thinking when determining ‘the business model for tomorrow’ Chongqing The world’s fastest-growing metro network is opening 40 km each year, with plans for a 17-line network totalling 800 km Genève The CEVA link now under construction will form the heart of a cross-border RER network London Resignalling of London Underground’s sub-surface lines plays a key role in upgrading the world’s oldest metro network Los Angeles A 30-year transport plan is driving rail’s renaissance in this car-centric conurbation Stockholm New trains and signalling will pave the way for driverless operation on the Red Line Sydney The state government’s Master Plan envisages some ambitious rail expansion projects, but residents are waiting to see if they will be translated into reality Interchange design A well-designed interchange station must not only be easy to use and efficient to operate, but must ensure that passengers feel comfortable Social media Transport operators are staking out their patch in the new Wild West, and rules are emerging in previously lawless territory. Andrew Grantham investigates More networks, fewer drivers Karol Zemek reflects on the growth of metros over the past 150 years and the spread of automation Innovations The latest products and services for the urban rail industry Subscribe to Metro Report International today! More...
