Category: Spotlight

European governments and institutions are using a combination of EU grants, long-term public lending, national and regional resources, leasing structures and specialised railway finance to support rol... This content is...

Public transport systems were built over decades, often as separate networks with their own cards, payment systems, and fare infrastructure. As passengers now increasingly expect to move across modes ... This content is...

The development of high-speed rail (HSR) is back on national agendas, but the binding constraint is no longer technology; it is finance. With average global construction costs now around EUR45.5 milli... This content is...

Introduction and National Passenger Rail Programme Mexico is undertaking one of its largest passenger rail investment programmes in decades. Following years of limited investment in intercity passenge... This content is...

As rail operators face mounting pressure to increase reliability, extend asset life, and optimise limited budgets, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data technologies are transforming how infrastru... This content is...

Edge artificial intelligence (Edge AI) is rapidly redefining how bus systems are planned, operated, and maintained across the world. By embedding intelligence directly into vehicles and infrastructure... This content is...

In the past decade, electric buses have emerged as the dominant zero-emission solution for urban transit systems, replacing earlier hybrid and alternative fuel technologies. Today, nearly all new elec... This content is...

Program Overview and Recent Developments The State of Good Repair (SOGR) Grants Program provides capital assistance for maintenance, replacement, rehabilitation, and modernisation of existing high-int... This content is...

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...