Deutsche Bahn AG the Germany state rail transport company confirmed yesterday that it approached the U.K. bus and rail transport operator Arriva PLC for a cash bid.
The German railway transport company which already operates the Chiltern Railways route between London and Birmingham said that discussions are going on and there can be no certainty that any offer will be made. Arriva shares were increased to 700 pence per share valuing the company at just about GBP1.4 billion.
Deutsche Bahn approached Arriva after the discussion had ended with state owned French company Societe Nationale des Chemins de fer Francais or SNCF, regarding a probable join with France public transport operator Keolis. Deutsche Bahn is a big company when compared to Keolis.
Deutsche Bahn previously has a base in U.K. rail transportation after the holder of the Chiltern Railway franchise, the biggest regional rail operation outer of Germany, for an undisclosed sum in 2008. Arriva already has operations in Germany, holding both rail and bus transport networks, with over 3,000 staff in the country. Labels: Arriva PLC, Deutsche Bahn AG, Deutsche Bahn AG approached Arriva PLC for cash bid, Dubai Metro rail transport, German rail company
               
Mitsubishi the Japanese auto maker has announced 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in U.S. and will going to make its first debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show. The 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is also called as 2011 RVR which is known as ASX in Europe has sold over 5,000 units in the first month of sale in Japan.
The 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is powered with a 2.0-L MIVEC 4-cylinder engine facilitating to convey an expected fuel consumption of 30 mpg. The car is attractive, fuel efficient, compact and also available with four-wheel-drive as an option.
Mitsubishi initially expected to sell upto 1,500 units per month, but have already sold a total of 5,169 units. On the solded cars 75% of cars were the highest “G” specifications with broad angle HID headlights and push button start, 18% of cars were the mid-level “M” specifications and 7% were the opening level “E” specifications.
Labels: 2010 New York Auto Show, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, Mitsubishi
Canada Transport Minister John Baird announced on Tuesday that the government planned to stretch the rules managing air transport used by private companies to take business executives and other employees.
The government assigned the power to Canadian Business Aviation Association to provide operating licences for air transport. On Baird announcement Transport Canada will again get the responsibility for providing licences that officers wish will enhance supervision. Transport Canada will also begin a complete evaluation of the laws that leading the sector, said by superior government officer.
The Business executives are frequently twisted to private jets to keep away from long lines and irritates connected with business flights. However lots of events in recent years have increased issues on the association to adequate supervision.
A report issued last fall by the Transportation Safety Board identified a number of errors or oversights that contributed to the crash, including the pilots lack of experience. The report also concluded that under the new private licensing system, the jet operator had not adequately assessed the risks associated with such a flight.
Baird announced that his department was reviewing its approach on lat December. He does not support outsourcing the certification and supervision to private segment which is the full duty of the government. The government will take the responsibility for issue the licence on April 1, 2011, giving one year to adapt said by the industry officials. The transfer will not influence the business flights.
The Ferrari California sports car manufacturer has its power and its performance systems enhanced again by tuner Novitec Rosso. Earlier the car is tuned up to 368kW or 500mhp. The car includes 2 seaters on front and rear with 8 cylinder motor produces 338 kW or 453 bhp and 485 Nm or 358 lb-ft of torque.
The car is powered with 4.3-L V8 enhanced with a supercharger system that tops up pumping output to 606 HP. The Ferrari now possess 446 kW or 598 bhp developed at 7,900 rpm. Maximum torque goes up to 603 Nm or 445 lb-ft of torque at 5,500rpm. The 0 - 100 km/h sprint takes just under 3.8 seconds and top speed of the car is 325 km/h or 202 mph.
The car has technological features like use of mechanical supercharger, a custom intake manifold and bigger injectors as well as a water to air intercooler. Novitec Rosso has stainless steel high performance exhaust system with sport catalysts fittings.
The suspension of the car contains sport springs that can be lowered by 35 millimeters and a hydraulic lift system that can raise the front of the car by 40 millimeters for better navigation of everyday obstacles like speed bumps. The car has aerodynamic and styling changes incorporates new rocker section with integrated airfoils and black side markers, a rear diffuser, rear spoiler lip and carbon fibre rear molding.
The General Civil Aviation Authority or GCAA of Dubai announced on Sunday said that national air transport recording higher rates in February compared to last year. Growth was noted across all operations including aviation, air safety, licensing, aeromedical, infrastructure and transportation division.
The GCAAs February monthly reports confirm that air traffic plan was increased to 47,800 from 42,400 in February 2009. Average daily movements were 1,707 compared to 1,515 in the same month a year ago. Dubai ranked first with 21,847 travels, about 45.7% of the UAE total. Overflights were after that of 10,263, or 21.5%. Abu Dhabi ranked third with 7,128 flights and Sharjah International Airport was fourth with 4,955. Domestic flights among UAE airports were fifth with 2,889 movements and Fujairah International Airport hold 459.
The details show that GCAA direct the area in the application of air safety standards. It subject and changed 19 certificates for aircraft maintenance companies, 12 aircraft registration certificates and 34 airworthiness certificates.
For safety and infrastructure operations, GCAA performed 18 inspections of dangerous substance shippers and issued two new licences to dangerous substance shippers and one air operation certificate. It confirmed no safety destructions, but five destructions in relation to safety process.
The GCAA concern 35 air traffic controller licences prepared 144 aviation accident review reports and detained 28 meetings in safety and infrastructure operations. It also offers three training courses in February. GCAA sign two memorandum of accepting between the UAE and Australia and the Republic of Yemen.
Labels: Dubai national air transport, GCAA, General Civil Aviation Authority
The Dubai Metro rail transport will increase its number of trains after seven new stations to be opened next month announced on a report by the rail transport officer, which will reduce journey times for peak hour commuters by nearly half. He also said that the travel would decrease the utmost staying times at stations from 10 minutes to six minutes during peak hours.
The head of rail transport operations for the Roads and Transport Authorities Rail Agency Ramadan Abdullah said in a report that the number of train car moving on the Red Line will be raised to about 25 when the new stations become functioning from April 25. At present there are 12 trains running on Red Line. The pending works in the stations on Dubai Metro Red Line will be finished in April 2010, and on the Green Line will be finished in August 2011 said in a statement by senior officer last month from Dubai Road and Transport Authority or RTA.
The Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of RTA Mattar Al Tayer said in a statement that the service provider of the Dubai Metro Rail Project, Dubai Rail Link Consortium is set to finish the entire pending works on the Red Line 18 stations on 25 April 2010 and pending works in the stations on the Metro Green Line will be finished in August 2011.
The train operation of Red Line stations will be in points starting from April 25th, 2010 where numerous stations will be prepared that is Emirates Station, Airport Terminal 1 Station, GGICO Station, Al Karama Station, World Trade Center Station, Marina Station, and Ibn Battuta Station. The pending stations will come for function on the following months of 2010.
Above 842,000 people used Dubai public transport systems every day on average last year, announced by the officers. The count is put to increase in 2010 with the complete opening of the Metro Red Line next month. Upto 35 million passengers are predicted to journey in Dubai Metro on 2010. Labels: Dubai, Dubai Metro rail transport, Dubai Metro rail transport increase number of trains, Metro rail transport
Porsche the luxury high performance car manufacturer is thinking to manufacture 918 Spyder which debuted as concept car at 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Porsche staffs are now fully committed to manufacture the car.
The Porsche 918 Spyder Concept car is powered with a 3.4L mid-mounted V8 engine system making 500 HP. The engine is combined with two electric motors assembled on the front and rear axle with extra production of 218 HP. Power is driven to the wheels by Porsche 7-speed PDK transmission, allowing the 918 Spyder Concept to go from 0-62 mph in 3.2 seconds with a high speed of 198 mph.
The car drivers are permitted to select from four special driving types including E-Drive, Hybrid, Sport Hybrid and Race Hybrid. The E-Drive mode let the 918 Spyder concept cars to run on pure electrical energy with a range of 16 miles.
"There is no one inside Porsche who doesn't want to build the 918. The response has been marvelous, we will ask buyers to sign letters of intent. The 918 Spyder proves the answer to whether there can be high-performance cars in the future." said in a statement by Porsche chief Michael Macht. The company sources say that the car will go to sale within 5 years.
Labels: 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche 918 Spyder
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