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1 week ago | 
airportindustry-news.com | Tiana May
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has launched a tender to select the general contractor for the construction of the new airport’s passenger terminal. This contract, estimated to exceed 5 billion PLN in value, represents the most substantial procurement under the CPK programme to date. Announced on 27 May by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the competitive tender marks a significant step in the delivery of the planned transport hub.
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1 week ago | 
railway-news.com | Tiana May
Siemens Mobility is set to present a range of new and updated technologies for rail transport at this year’s Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich from 2-5 June 2025. The company has announced a specific focus on enhancing operational flexibility and supporting digitalisation in the sector.
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1 week ago | 
airportindustry-news.com | Tiana May
The Kelly Review report has been published, reviewing the circumstances that led to the closure of Heathrow Airport on 21 March 2025. The independent review, led by former Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly, was commissioned by Heathrow Airport Holdings to assess the incident and identify lessons to improve future resilience.
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1 week ago | 
airportindustry-news.com | Tiana May
Leidos and Saudi Arabia’s National Security Services Company (SAFE) have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on developing and implementing security screening technologies across the Kingdom. The agreement outlines cooperation in the delivery and support of screening systems for use at airports and other key transit locations.
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1 week ago | 
railway-news.com | Tiana May
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated the first new D9 series 9000-horsepower electric locomotives at the Indian Railways facility in Dahod, Gujarat. The event marks the start of production and deployment of a fleet of 1,200 high-power electric locomotives being delivered under a contract with Siemens Mobility.
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1 week ago | 
bus-news.com | Tiana May
The Sound Transit Board of Directors has approved a construction contract with PCL Construction Services, Inc. to build Bus Base North, a new operations and maintenance facility in Bothell, Washington state. The facility is intended to support the region’s upcoming Stride Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network and represents Sound Transit’s first agency-owned bus base.
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railway-news.com | Tiana May
Alstom is working with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to deliver 130 new Citadis streetcars, replacing the ageing fleet in Philadelphia. The project began in May 2023 and has completed two of three major design reviews. It is now set to enter the final design phase later this year, with the review planned for autumn 2025, after which production will begin at Alstom’s Hornell facility in New York.
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1 week ago | 
railway-news.com | Tiana May
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has begun using Automatic Train Operation (ATO) on the Green and Yellow Metro lines in Washington, D.C.. The rollout, which commenced on Friday, 23 May, follows a period of internal training, system testing, and approval from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission. ATO automates certain driving functions, including acceleration, braking, and speed regulation.
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1 week ago | 
airportindustry-news.com | Tiana May
Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, meeting the demand for travellers heading to the US capital for business, politics, and sightseeing. Each offers distinct advantages depending on itinerary, budget, and travel preferences. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)Located in Arlington, Virginia, about 5 miles from downtown D.C., DCA is the closest airport to the city centre.
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1 week ago | 
railway-news.com | Tiana May
FlixTrain has ordered 65 new high-speed trains under a contract worth up to 2.4 billion EUR. The trains will be built by Spanish manufacturer Talgo, with Vectron locomotives provided by Siemens. This deal represents a major step in FlixTrain’s plans to grow its rail services in Germany and across Europe. The trains will be able to travel at speeds of up to 230 km/h and will include modern features like air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, and accessible boarding for passengers with reduced mobility.
