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Arab News
a day ago
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi transport chief elected MENA president of global body
RIYADH: The acting president of Saudi Arabia's Public Transport Authority has been elected president of the International Association of Public Transport for the MENA region. Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih was selected in a vote during the association's summit in Hamburg, Germany, this week. He will occupy the role until 2028. Al-Rumaih was selected for his expertise in developing modern transport systems, leading national projects and representing Saudi Arabia in international forums, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Having previously served as CEO of the Saudi Railway Company and president of the Transport General Authority, Al-Rumaih has a track record of working to improve the sustainability and quality of transport in urban settings. 'I am delighted to be with you today, and to start this new phase of work with a distinguished team that brings together a number of leaders and professionals,' he said during the conference. 'I believe that public transport is not just about infrastructure, but about experience, justice, accessibility, and sustainability. Al-Rumaih highlighted the success of the Riyadh Metro system, which became fully operational earlier this year. He said that the metro is witnessing high rates of usage and is changing commuter behavior in the capital. 'When we provide appropriate transportation services that are clean, safe, accessible, and reliable, people respond to and adapt to them,' he said. Al-Rumaih also spoke about how building sustainable and people-centered transport systems requires collaboration between governments, operators, the private sector, and civil society. 'The International Association of Public Transport has always been a driver of this collaboration and will grow in importance in the years to come.' Al-Rumaih also highlighted the findings of the MENA Transport Report 2025, which assessed trends in the industry in 40 cities across 14 countries in the region.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Faulty wiper, communications system forces Perth passengers off C-Series train
A faulty window wiper and passenger communication system forced all passengers off a C-Series train in Perth on Wednesday afternoon. Just after lunch, passengers were told to get off the service entering Perth underground and catch the next train because that train could no longer continue service. A Public Transport Authority spokeswoman described the problems as a minor technical issue, but confirmed the train had to make the 40-kilometre trip up the Yanchep line to the Nowergup depot to be fixed. 'The minor technical issue related to a windscreen wiper and a passenger communication system not operating as it should, which on rare occasions can occur on all trains the PTA operates,' she said. 'For operational reasons and out of precaution, it was determined the best option was for passengers to disembark and board a train following immediately behind, which is standard practice across all Transperth railcars when there is a technical issue. Loading 'After passengers disembarked, the train continued to travel up the line to Nowergup for this minor repair.' The spokeswoman said there was minimal disruption to timetabled services, and thanked passengers for their patience. The issue occurred at a heightened time for the WA government and PTA as the quality and reliability of its C-Series trains are thrust into the spotlight.
The Age
2 days ago
- The Age
Faulty wiper, communications system forces Perth passengers off C-Series train
A faulty window wiper and passenger communication system forced all passengers off a C-Series train in Perth on Wednesday afternoon. Just after lunch, passengers were told to get off the service entering Perth underground and catch the next train because that train could no longer continue service. A Public Transport Authority spokeswoman described the problems as a minor technical issue, but confirmed the train had to make the 40-kilometre trip up the Yanchep line to the Nowergup depot to be fixed. 'The minor technical issue related to a windscreen wiper and a passenger communication system not operating as it should, which on rare occasions can occur on all trains the PTA operates,' she said. 'For operational reasons and out of precaution, it was determined the best option was for passengers to disembark and board a train following immediately behind, which is standard practice across all Transperth railcars when there is a technical issue. Loading 'After passengers disembarked, the train continued to travel up the line to Nowergup for this minor repair.' The spokeswoman said there was minimal disruption to timetabled services, and thanked passengers for their patience. The issue occurred at a heightened time for the WA government and PTA as the quality and reliability of its C-Series trains are thrust into the spotlight.
The Age
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Age
Transport authority to sit down with train drivers over C-Series concerns
The Public Transport Authority will host a workshop with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, train drivers and C-Series train manufacturer Alstom in the coming weeks, after more than 300 drivers expressed serious concerns about the comfort and braking ability of the locally made trains. A union survey of train drivers found 93.7 per cent thought the trains were not fit for traffic when they started taking passengers, while 82.8 per cent reported 'braking inconsistencies' like 'reduction in braking effort, loss of braking effort, surging'. More than 97.7 per cent also reported inadequate air-conditioning in the cabins and 82.5 per cent said the problems affected their mental wellbeing. More than 79 per cent want the government to suspend railcar delivery until the issues were addressed. The opposition pounced on the survey, saying it raised questions about the safety of the trains given the concerns around braking. A PTA spokeswoman told WAtoday there were no braking issues on the C-Series train. 'The new railcars have excellent acceleration and braking features and are an improvement on the A and B-series railcar fleet,' she said. 'We expected there would be a period of adjustment when drivers began using the new trains and their enhanced features, and the PTA is committed to working with its drivers to take on board their feedback. 'Solutions have already been developed in response to other feedback from drivers. For example, a software update is being rolled out for the air conditioning system, and a trial of new driver seats is scheduled to commence shortly.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Sydney Morning Herald
Transport authority to sit down with train drivers over C-Series concerns
The Public Transport Authority will host a workshop with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, train drivers and C-Series train manufacturer Alstom in the coming weeks, after more than 300 drivers expressed serious concerns about the comfort and braking ability of the locally made trains. A union survey of train drivers found 93.7 per cent thought the trains were not fit for traffic when they started taking passengers, while 82.8 per cent reported 'braking inconsistencies' like 'reduction in braking effort, loss of braking effort, surging'. More than 97.7 per cent also reported inadequate air-conditioning in the cabins and 82.5 per cent said the problems affected their mental wellbeing. More than 79 per cent want the government to suspend railcar delivery until the issues were addressed. The opposition pounced on the survey, saying it raised questions about the safety of the trains given the concerns around braking. A PTA spokeswoman told WAtoday there were no braking issues on the C-Series train. 'The new railcars have excellent acceleration and braking features and are an improvement on the A and B-series railcar fleet,' she said. 'We expected there would be a period of adjustment when drivers began using the new trains and their enhanced features, and the PTA is committed to working with its drivers to take on board their feedback. 'Solutions have already been developed in response to other feedback from drivers. For example, a software update is being rolled out for the air conditioning system, and a trial of new driver seats is scheduled to commence shortly.
