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HIGHLIGHTS OF MAY - JUNE the next two years, following his tenure as UITP Vice President.
Dubai RTA unveils Zero Emission Plan for the City Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) had unveiled a long-term plan to have zero emissions public transport in Dubai by 2050. As such, RTA becomes the first government body in the MENA region to map out such a comprehensive plan for public transport and related infrastructure.
KMRL, Kerala Govt. sign MoU for incorporation of SPV for O&M of Kochi Water Metro. Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. (KMRL) and the Govt. of Kerala signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for incorporation of a special purpose vehicle, Kochi Water Metro Ltd (KWML) for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the Kochi Integrated Water Transport Project.
LA Metro commences work on US$900mn Airport Metro Connector project The LA Metro Authority started work on Airport Metro Connector Project. The new LA Metro project will connect Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with the city’s transport network, with light rail and bus connections planned for the new transport hub.
UK Government agrees to fund £1.08 bn to Tranport for London for London Underground The Government of United Kingdom (UK) has agreed a third funding and financing package for Transport for London (TfL) worth around £1.08 billion, ensuring the continued running of London Underground network as the UK continues to progress along its roadmap through the COVID-19 pandemic.
UITP appointed Khalid Alhogail as President for 2021-2023 UITP has appointed its newest President after the General Assembly voted for Khalid Alhogail to take up the role for
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SBI sanctions Rs 372.5 crore loan for Noida International Airport Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) has secured loan worth Rs 372.5 crore from the State Bank of India (SBI) for development of the Noida (Jewar) International Greenfield Airport Project. WWW.URBANTRANSPORTNEWS.COM
