
In Europe alone, regional rail, light rail, tram and metro systems carry about 28 billion passengers annually – and each passenger demands that each rail mode runs smoothly on its own and that it offers seamless interconnection. There is a pressing need for local rail operators and infrastructure owners to work together more efficiently...
Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Mayor of Warsaw
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Has your company or organising authority carried out outstanding, creative and innovative work in the field of local rail? Take part in the competition for the first ever Local Rail Summit Awards! There are four award categories: Passengers Matter, Stops and stations, Environmental initiative of the year, and Best urban integration project. Send your application by 9 March! Click here for details and application form.
First Local Rail Summit - Awards go to London, Munich, Zaragoza and to Ticket to Kyoto
05/10/2012
Try the one-day registration. Prices from 430€ for UITP Members
04/17/2012
Want to become the next host for the 2nd UITP Local Rail Summit in 2014 and present your city as THE place for local rail? Contact Miryam.Hernandez@uitp.org
11/09/2011

In June 2009 UITP set out an ambitious aim for the sector, namely to double the market share of public transport worldwide by 2025. This ambition goes by the name of 'PTx2'. Whilst this aim is undoubtedly bold, it is not unrealistic: many cities have already taken up the challenge and are working towards this goal, in line with their specific political, geographical and historical contexts. Find out more on our dedicated website and discover the winners of the first International PTx2 Awards on the new online showcase

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