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MaaS platform to roll out in 27 cities across Spain

Siemens Mobility and Everis have been awarded a five-year contract by rail operator Renfe to develop and operate the countrywide platform that integrates various modes of shared and public transport.

Cities commit to tackling inequality, social justice and climate change

C40 Cities is supporting nine mayors from cities around the world to simultaneously address these connected issues by curbing emissions, creating jobs, and building resilience.

MaaS platform to roll out in 27 cities across Spain

Siemens Mobility and Everis have been awarded a five-year contract by rail operator Renfe to develop and operate the countrywide platform that integrates various modes of shared and public transport.

Cities commit to tackling inequality, social justice and climate change

C40 Cities is supporting nine mayors from cities around the world to simultaneously address these connected issues by curbing emissions, creating jobs, and building resilience.

MaaS platform to roll out in 27 cities across Spain

Siemens Mobility and Everis have been awarded a five-year contract by rail operator Renfe to develop and operate the countrywide platform that integrates various modes of shared and public transport.

Cities commit to tackling inequality, social justice and climate change

C40 Cities is supporting nine mayors from cities around the world to simultaneously address these connected issues by curbing emissions, creating jobs, and building resilience.

MaaS platform to roll out in 27 cities across Spain

Siemens Mobility and Everis have been awarded a five-year contract by rail operator Renfe to develop and operate the countrywide platform that integrates various modes of shared and public transport.

Cities commit to tackling inequality, social justice and climate change

C40 Cities is supporting nine mayors from cities around the world to simultaneously address these connected issues by curbing emissions, creating jobs, and building resilience.

MaaS platform to roll out in 27 cities across Spain

Siemens Mobility and Everis have been awarded a five-year contract by rail operator Renfe to develop and operate the countrywide platform that integrates various modes of shared and public transport.

Cities commit to tackling inequality, social justice and climate change

C40 Cities is supporting nine mayors from cities around the world to simultaneously address these connected issues by curbing emissions, creating jobs, and building resilience.

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Barcelona is Spain’s second most populous municipality, with a population of 1.6 million within city limits. It is the sixth-most populous urban area in the European Union. In 2008 it was the fourth most economically powerful city by GDP in the European Union and 35th in the world, with its GDP amounting to €177 billion.

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Why cities need to get smart about maintenance

A new approach to maintenance work is the key to revitalising our cities, writes Chris Turlica, CEO of MaintainX.

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