Local Transport Today is the authoritative, independent journal for transport decision makers. Analysis, Comment & News on Transport Policy, Planning, Finance and Delivery since 1989.

UITP Congress Dubai

The world’s public transport professionals met earlier this month at the UITP biennial congress and exhibition in Dubai. Peter Stonham reports on the issues and exhibits

28 April 2011
The Dubai metro. Recently opened and with the latest automated operating technology and, stylish air-conditioned stations but competeing in a car dominated city landscape created in the past decade
The Dubai metro. Recently opened and with the latest automated operating technology and, stylish air-conditioned stations but competeing in a car dominated city landscape created in the past decade
The Dutch Superbus prototype was an attention grabber and visited by the Dubai rulers on the opening day.
The Dutch Superbus prototype was an attention grabber and visited by the Dubai rulers on the opening day.
An innovative selection. Amongst the exhibits were: The VDL Urban Networker bus of the year, Van Hool’s new Exquicity dual mode bus for BRT, Clever Systems’ bus stop information system from Chicago, Local telecomes company EtilStat’s NFC downloadable timetable display, the latest Bombardier INNOVIA 300 automated transit  concepts, and the Mercedes shared city transport Car2go Smart vehicle.
An innovative selection. Amongst the exhibits were: The VDL Urban Networker bus of the year, Van Hool’s new Exquicity dual mode bus for BRT, Clever Systems’ bus stop information system from Chicago, Local telecomes company EtilStat’s NFC downloadable timetable display, the latest Bombardier INNOVIA 300 automated transit concepts, and the Mercedes shared city transport Car2go Smart vehicle.

 

There was a distinct air of confidence about the future of public transport at the 59th UITP World Congress and Exhibition held in Dubai at the beginning of April.

Whilst the 2000 delegates from 80 countries were hearing presentations relating to the Congress theme of ‘PT x 2’- the aim of doubling the public transport market share worldwide by 2025- there were many examples of innovation and imagination in vehicles, equipment and operational and marketing support systems to be seen...

+88% more

 

Deputy Team Leader - Transport Planning
London Borough of Havering
Town Hall, Romford, Essex, RM1 3BB, GB
Grade 9 £51,093 - £55,155 pa
Deputy Team Leader - Transport Planning
London Borough of Havering
Town Hall, Romford, Essex, RM1 3BB, GB
Grade 9 £51,093 - £55,155 pa
Head of Fleet Management
Brighton & Hove Council
Hollingdean Depot
£61,050 - £66,734
View all Vacancies
 
Search
 
 
 

TransportXtra is part of Landor LINKS

© 2024 TransportXtra | Landor LINKS Ltd | All Rights Reserved

Subscriptions, Magazines & Online Access Enquires
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Email: subs.ltt@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7959

Shop & Accounts Enquires
Email: accounts@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7855

Advertising Sales & Recruitment Enquires
Email: daniel@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7861

Events & Conference Enquires
Email: conferences@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7865

Press Releases & Editorial Enquires
Email: info@transportxtra.com | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7875

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Advertise

Web design london by Brainiac Media 2020