All Asia-Pacific articles – Page 23
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NewsComplete Klang Valley SBK Line opens
MALAYSIA: The second phase of Klang Valley MRT Line 1, also known as the SBK Line, was inaugurated at 16.00 on July 17. A free shuttle service runs between Kajang and National Museum, before the start of full running from Kajang to Sungai Buloh from 06.00 on July 18. ...
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Metro Report InternationalKeolis Downer takes over operation of Newcastle transport network
AUSTRALIA: A joint venture of French public transport operator Keolis and infrastructure services company Downer EDI took over the operation of bus and ferry services in Newcastle, New South Wales, on July 1. According to Keolis, this is the ‘first multimodal transport system to be operated by a private operator ...
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NewsBHEL and Kawasaki sign metro rolling stock agreement
INDIA: BHEL and Kawasaki Heavy Industries signed a technology collaboration agreement on June 29 covering the manufacture of stainless steel metro cars and bogies. Under the agreement, design, engineering and manufacturing facilities are to be established at BHEL’s Indian site using Japanese technology. BHEL says that the agreement ...
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NewsICF rolls out new generation Kolkata metro train prototype
INDIA: Indian Railways’ Integral Coach Factory in Chennai rolled out the first of two prototype metro trainsets for the Kolkata metro on July 4 in the presence of Railway Board Chairman A K Mittal. According to ICF, the use of three-phase IGBT AC traction equipment and regenerative braking means ...
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Metro Report InternationalHangzhou metro Line 2 extension opens
CHINA: A northwestern extension of Hangzhou metro Line 2 opened on July 3, taking the line from Qianjianglu to Gucui Road. The extension adds 11·1 km and 10 stations, including an interchange with Line 1 at Fengqi Road. The next phase of the line is under construction and ...
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Metro Report InternationalFirst tram route opens in Shenzhen
CHINA: A tram network in the Longhua district of Shenzhen opened for revenue service on June 29. The route runs from the northern terminus of metro Line 4 at Qing Hu to Guanlan, which is on the metro line’s northern extension to Niuhu, due to open in 2020. The ...
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Metro Report InternationalFirst heavy metro line opens in Changchun
CHINA: The first heavy metro line in Changchun began trial operation at 08.00 on June 30. Line 1 runs from Beihuan in the north to Hongzuizi in the south, serving 15 stations. Services currently operate between 05.15 and 21.30. Construction started in April 2011. The 18·1 km route runs underground ...
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Metro Report InternationalCRRC unveils suburban EMU
CHINA: CRRC Qingdao Sifang unveiled a new version of its suburban electric multiple-unit family at the UrTran 2017 exhibition in Beijing in late June. Designed for journeys of 50 to 100 km, which are longer than those typically made by metro, the EMU has more powerful traction equipment than ...
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Metro Report InternationalHangzhou metro Line 5 concession agreement signed
CHINA: Hangzhou municipal government, Hangzhou Metro Group and MTR Corp signed a PPP concession agreement on June 26 for the construction and operation of Hangzhou metro Line 5. Hangzhou Metro Group will fund and undertake the civil works. It will form a joint venture with MTR to fund the ...
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Metro Report InternationalSydney Harbour metro tunnel contract awarded
AUSTRALIA: The New South Wales government has awarded a A$2·81bn civil works contract for the construction of the Sydney metro cross-harbour tunnel to a joint venture of John Holland (45%), CPB Contractors (45%) and Ghella (10%). The scope covers twin 15·5 km tunnels between Chatswood and Sydenham, as well ...
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NewsSix bids for Mumbai metro driverless trains
INDIA: Mumbai Metro Rail Corp announced on June 20 that it had received six bids to pre-qualify for a contract to supply driverless trains to operate on Line 3: Hitachi CAF Mitsubishi Corp A consortium of Alstom Transport India and Alstom Transport A consortium of Kawasaki Heavy Industries and ...
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NewsBangalore metro Phase 1 completed
INDIA: Phase 1 of the Bangalore metro was completed on June 17 with the inauguration of the southern section of the Green Line. Passenger services started the following day. The 12 km extension from Sampige Road to Yelachenahalli takes the north-south Green Line to 24·2 km. Interchange with the ...
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NewsKochi metro opens
INDIA: Revenue services on the first phase of the Kochi metro started on June 19, two days after an official inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 13 km section from Aluva to Palarivattom forms the northern part of what will eventually be a 25·6 km route from Aluva in ...
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NewsTuas West Extension opens in Singapore
SINGAPORE: The Tuas West Extension opened to passengers on June 18. The 7·5 km western extension of the East-West Line runs above ground from Joo Koon to Tuas Link. Four stations have been added to the metro network. Land Transport Authority expects that these will together serve 100 000 ...
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Metro Report InternationalShijiazhuang metro opens
CHINA: June 14 saw the inauguration of the 28th metro in China, when two lines opened in Shijiazhuang. These form the first phase of a planned six-line network in the city that would total 169·2 route-km with 144 stations. Line 1 runs from Xiwang in the west to Xiaohedadao ...
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Metro Report InternationalGuangzhou Metro rolls out its longest train
CHINA: Guangzhou Metro has unveiled its longest train at CRRC Dalian’s factory. The eight-car trainset is the first of 17 that will enter service on Line 13 later this year. The Type A trainset is 186 m long and 3 000 mm wide with capacity for 3 456 passengers. ...
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Metro Report InternationalDalian metro opens three extensions
CHINA: Three metro extensions opened in Dalian on June 7 2017. Line 1 and the suburban Line 12 now meet at Hekou. Line 1 has been extended by 9·1 km southwest from Convention & Exhibition Centre. On this section it parallels tram Route 202, and serves six ...
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Metro Report InternationalTesting starts on Beijing maglev
CHINA: Testing has started on the first maglev line in Beijing, and trial running is expected to commence by the end of the year. The first stage of Line S1 will offer a 20 min journey between Mentougou and Pingguoyuan, where interchange will be provided with metro Line 1. ...
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Metro Report InternationalZhuhai tramway enters revenue service
CHINA: Revenue service on the Zhuhai tramway began on June 6. The 8·9 km line with 14 stops runs from Haitan Park to Shangchong, where depot is located. Trial running had started in November 2014. Services are operated with 10 five-section 100% low-floor Sirio trams supplied under a 10-year ...
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Metro Report InternationalCRRC unveils ‘railless train’ electric bus
CHINA: CRRC Zhuzhou unveiled its Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit vehicle in Zhuzhou on June 2. The articulated electric bus has the same dimensions as a tram, but runs on the road using rubber tyres. Described by the manufacturer as a ‘railless train’, the three-section articulated vehicle is 31·6 m ...