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A new north–south axis for Berlin: The S15 links the Hauptbahnhof to the S-Bahn network by Michael Levy

With the introduction of the new S-Bahn line S15 on 15 June 2026, Berlin’s rapid transit network reached an important milestone: for…


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Europe’s Independent Bus Industry Calls for a Level Playing Field by Michael Levy

Manufacturers warn of growing pressure from non-European competitors and call for a strategic EU industrial policy

Europe’s independent…


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U1 in Kreuzberg: Berlin’s Oldest Underground Line as a Symbol of the Infrastructure Backlog by Michael Levy

Recent disruptions on Berlin’s U1 underground line have once again drawn attention to the condition of the German capital’s transport…


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Stavanger as a European real-world testbed: The autonomous Karsan e-ATAK in commercial service by Michael Levy

The Norwegian city of Stavanger has become one of Europe’s most advanced real-world environments for autonomous public transport.…


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Uber and Autobrains partner on AI-powered robotaxi development for Munich by Michael Levy

Uber Technologies Inc. has announced a new partnership with Israeli AI company Autobrains Technologies to advance the development…


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World Cup 2026 spurs transport investment: Monterrey monorail project delayed as Mexico City upgrades key infrastructure by Michael Levy

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to become the largest football tournament in history. For the first time, 48 teams will compete in a total…


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VRR and CAF present first battery-electric multiple unit for the Lower Rhine–Münsterland network by Michael Levy

With the public presentation of the first battery-electric multiple unit of the new Class 557, the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR)…


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Brno KT8 tram to become a battery-powered railcar for a regional route in the Czech Republic by Michael Levy

An unusual Second Life project is set to link tram and rail operations in the Czech Republic: a former KT8D5 tram from Brno is to carry …


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From Vision to Reality: Lausanne’s New Tramway by Michael Levy

With the new tram line T1, the Swiss city of Lausanne is reintroducing a tramway system for the first time since 1964. At the weekend, …


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New X’Trapolis 2.0 commuter train launched in Melbourne by Michael Levy

On Monday, 4 May, the new X’Trapolis 2.0 electric multiple units entered passenger service in Melbourne for the first time. Developed…


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