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Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Nigeria Plans $464 Million Waterway Boost to Ease Lagos Traffic
The state housing Nigeria's economic hub is engaging the European Union to develop inland waterways as part of an integrated urban-transport system intended to ease gridlock in Lagos, which is also its most populous city. They are due to break ground on the €410 million ($464 million) project in June, the Lagos state government said in an emailed statement Friday.
RNZ News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Cable car companies unveil plans to connect Queenstown
A cable car race is underway in Queenstown, as two different companies unveil their schemes to connect the town by high-wire. Whoosh and Southern Infrastructure Ltd have revealed blueprints of their proposed urban transport networks, at the Electrify conference in Queenstown this week. But are these sky high fantasies, or firmly on track? Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd has the story. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
Zawya
12-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Riyadh Metro opens three stations on Orange Line
RIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced the official launch of three new stations on the Orange Line of the Riyadh Metro on Saturday. The newly opened stations are Al Malaz, Al Rajhi Grand Mosque, and Khashm Al Aan, marking an expansion in the capital's public transportation network. The Orange Line stretches across Riyadh from west to east, running from Jeddah Road to the Second Eastern Ring Road near Khashm Al Aan, covering a total length of 41 kilometers. The Riyadh Metro is a central component of the capital's urban transport development plan. It spans six main lines and 176 kilometers, connecting neighborhoods across the city through 85 stations, including eight major hubs that interlink the entire network. The full operation of all six lines and stations is expected to significantly improve mobility for residents and visitors alike, enhancing connectivity throughout the city. Metro services run daily from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. Passengers can plan trips and purchase tickets via the 'Darb' mobile app, ticket offices, self-service machines at stations, or through digital payment methods including bank cards, credit cards, smartphones, and smart devices. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Arabian Business
11-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Riyadh Metro opens three new orange line stations
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has launched three new stations on the Riyadh Metro 's Orange Line, officials announced on Saturday. The newly opened stations—Al Malaz, Al Rajhi Grand Mosque, and Khashm Al Aan—expand the capital's public transportation network as part of the city's ongoing urban transport development initiative. The Orange Line, which runs from west to east across Riyadh, connects Jeddah Road to the Second Eastern Ring Road near Khashm Al Aan, covering 41 kilometres of the city, the Saudi Gazette reported. Three new stations open on Riyadh Metro system The metro system comprises six main lines spanning 176 kilometres and includes 85 stations. Eight major hubs interconnect the entire network, designed to improve mobility throughout the Saudi capital. Metro services operate daily from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. Officials expect the full operation of all six lines and stations to enhance connectivity for both residents and visitors. Passengers can access the metro system through multiple channels. The Darb mobile application allows users to plan journeys and purchase tickets. Alternatively, tickets are available at station ticket offices and self-service machines. The system also accepts digital payment methods, including bank cards, credit cards, smartphones, and other smart devices.
CTV News
06-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Transit advocates speak out after several streetcars to be diverted due to construction
Transit advocates speak out after several streetcars to be diverted due to construction Work will affect some downtown routes will be affected until early September.
