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November 10, 2021 | Policy

UIC and UITP stand up for rail at COP26

UIC and UITP have issued a joint statement emphasising the importance of modal shift to decarbonisation, and urging policy makers to act.

September 23, 2021 | Europe

Public transport and active mobility must be at the heart of new EU Urban Mobility Framework

Coalition says emphasising the importance of public transport and active mobility is key in fighting against climate change.

July 25, 2021 | Fare collection

Forum to promote open loop payment for public transport

UITP, Visa, American Express and Scheidt & Bachmann join forces to promote the adoption of contactless debit card payments for public transport.

July 16, 2021 | Policy

Rail industry associations call for greater recognition of rail in Fit for 55 policies

The European Union sets out its proposed roadmap to cut greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) across the continent by 55% by 2030.

July 1, 2021 | Policy

EC foresees no formal extension to European Year of Rail

A European Commission official has told IRJ that no formal extension to the European Year of Rail to the end of 2022 is foreseen.

June 22, 2021 | Metros

UITP elects Khalid Alhogail as president

The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) elected Mr Khalid Alhogail as president for a two-year term on June 18.

March 11, 2021 | Australia/NZ

UITP cancels 2021 Global Public Transport Summit in Melbourne

The UITP has announced the cancellation of the 2021 Global Public Transport Summit, which was scheduled to be held in Melbourne on December 14-17.

March 11, 2021 | Policy

UITP launches scholarship programme

UITP has launched a new annual scholarship programme for public transport employees, which will offer applicants a chance to develop their careers.

February 12, 2021 | Policy

Associations urge EU members to consider transport in Covid recovery plans

A group of 32 associations representing the transport industry have called on EU member states to consider the sector during the creation of recovery plans.

December 11, 2020 | Policy

EC’s Mobility Strategy fails to emphasise the benefits of public transport - Mezghani

UITP secretary general, Mohamed Mezghani, has questioned the EC's failure to emphasise the benefits of public transport in its Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy

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