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June 13, 2023 | Metros

Renée Amilcar elected UITP president

Amilcar is the association’s first female president in its 138-year history.

June 6, 2023 | Passenger

FGC welcomes UITP Global Public Transport Summit to Barcelona

Catalonia Government Railways (FGC) is one of the local hosts of the UITP summit taking place in Barcelona from June 4-7. FGC president Antoni Segarra tells Robert Preston about the latest developments at the commuter and regional operator.

April 20, 2023 | Financial

IRJ in brief - Fresh Faces

New CEOs for TransNamib, BVG, Transdev Australia - New Zealand and CFL Cargo Group, and new MDs for Avanti West Coast, Go-Ahead Norwegian, Retrack Germany and ÖBB Production.

May 31, 2022 | Metros

Global metro ridership dropped 40% during 2020 as pandemic hit

The figures were released in the UITP’s World Metro Figures 2021 statistics brief.

January 10, 2022 | Infrastructure

Clear vision needed for rail to grow

The International Union of Railways (UIC) Future of Railways symposium offered a platform for global railway leaders to express their views on the future direction of the industry. David Briginshaw was among the attendees.

November 10, 2021 | Policy

UIC and UITP stand up for rail at COP26

The joint statement from two associations emphasises the importance of modal shift to reduce transport emissions. UIC and UITP leaders underline position during special discussion session held onboard Porterbrook’s HydroFlex hydrogen-electric multiple unit in Glasgow.

November 1, 2021 | Policy

Making the case for rail at COP26

The International Union of Railways (UIC) and International Association of Public Transport (UITP) will lead the rail and public transport lobby at this month’s COP26 in Glasgow. Philip Turner and Lucie Anderton, the UITP and UIC’s respective heads of sustainability, explain to Kevin Smith what they hope to achieve.

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

The forum aims to advance the adoption of open loop payments on public transport networks around the world.

July 16, 2021 | Policy

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

Railway industry associations have backed the European Commission’s (EC) Fit for 55 regulatory package designed to achieve the European Union’s (EU) target of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030.

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