Category: Spotlight

Overview High-speed rail (HSR) networks require the highest levels of safety, reliability, and operational continuity. Unlike conventional rail, high-speed systems operate within tighter tolerances in... This content is...

Latin America accounts for more than a third of the global bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor length and the highest BRT ridership worldwide. The total network in the region spans more than 2,000 km in ... This content is...

Overview Infrastructure monitoring has become a strategic priority for rail infrastructure managers across Europe as networks face growing demands for safety, reliability, and resilience in the face o... This content is...

Los Angeles is preparing for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games with a comprehensive transit infrastructure plan known as the Twenty-Eight by ’28 initiative. Announced in 2017 by the Los Angeles Co... This content is...

The United States has embarked on a transformative journey toward cleaner, more sustainable public transportation, with a key element of this effort being the accelerated deployment of clean buses. Re... This content is...

Red Movilidad is the integrated urban public transport system in Santiago, Chile. It was formerly known as Transantiago until it was rebranded in 2019 to emphasize modernization and improved service. ... This content is...

Australia’s journey towards a cleaner, greener transport future is gaining momentum, driven by a growing sense of urgency to address climate change and improve urban air quality. At the heart of this ... This content is...

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) nations which comprises of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, are rapidly expan... This content is...

Global Mass Transit Research has conducted an analysis of existing and upcoming fare collection systems in 1000 cities across 119 countries. The analysis reveals the current and planned future deploym... This content is...

Introduction The adoption of open-loop payments in public transit is revolutionising fare collection by allowing passengers to pay using contactless EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) cards, mobile w... This content is...

The article analyses trends in the integration of regional and national transit ticketing in five regions: Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa (MEA), and North America, based... This content is...

Overview The market share of mobile ticketing is predicted to double in the next six years.  The Global Mobile Ticketing Report 2024, compiled by Global Mass Transit, considered five categories of mob... This content is...

The rail network in North America, encompassing both freight and passenger transportation, is a critical component of the region’s infrastructure. However, maintaining this vast and ageing rail system... This content is...

Mobile-based payment solutions are revolutionizing the way public transit systems operate. As cashless transactions gain traction globally, transit agencies are increasingly adopting mobile-based tick... This content is...

Saudi Arabia’s transportation sector is undergoing a rapid transformation, with the launch of ambitious projects and a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation. The kingdom plans to modernise ... This content is...

Construction work has begun on the Brightline West, the first high-speed rail (HSR) line in the US. The line will connect Los Angeles, California, to Las Vegas, Nevada. It is expected to be ready befo... This content is...

More than 100 cities in the United States (US) have adopted advanced fare media (AFC) technology and an additional 100 cities have plans to expand and adopt AFC for transit ticketing. While Mobility a... This content is...