The automated metro of the future: a strategic alliance between two major players
Rail manufacturer Alstom and operator RATP, in charge of the Paris transport network, have announced their alliance in a joint venture called “Metrolab”. Its purpose is to design and build an automated metro for the 21st-century. The first prototype is due in 2013.
Europeans are ready to opt for public transport – provided it becomes easier to use
The Eurobarometer survey “Future of transport” (March 2011) reveals that Europeans are willing to change their mobility habits and abandon their cars in favour of public transport – if the latter becomes easier to use and if there are incentive measures with regard to ticketing.
European Mobility Exhibition:
a showcase for European innovations
The European Mobility Exhibition represents a unique opportunity to find out about the best practices and techniques in the field of sustainable mobility, especially the latest innovations. Two key features highlight the practical achievements of industry professionals at the exhibition:
The Public Transport Innovation Awards which honour the best innovations from exhibiting manufacturers and service providers in three fields: ‘Energy and environment’; ‘Intelligent Transport Systems’; and ‘Accessibility, Fittings, Facilities and Design’.
The Innovation and Research Track promotes each exhibitor’s star innovation on their stand. Initially, details of the innovations can be found on the www.transportspublics-expo.com website in exhibitors’ fact sheets. During the exhibition itself, the “Innovation and Research Track”, marked on the visitor plan, highlights stands featuring an innovation.
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Why you should be an exhibitor at the European Mobility Exhibition:
Rail manufacturer Alstom and operator RATP, in charge of the Paris transport network, have announced their alliance in a joint venture called “Metrolab”. Its purpose is to design and build an automated metro for the 21st-century. The first prototype is due in 2013.
The Eurobarometer survey “Future of transport” (March 2011) reveals that Europeans are willing to change their mobility habits and abandon their cars in favour of public transport – if the latter becomes easier to use and if there are incentive measures with regard to ticketing.
