Mineta Transportation Institute

Home
About The Institute
Research

Education

Events
Transportation Links
Need a Ride?
California Link Map
International Link Map
 
    Africa
    Asia
    Australasia
    Europe
    North America
    South America
National Government Transportation Agencies
Transportation News
Transportation Events
Transportation Stats
Reference
Media Coverage
 

 

International Transportation Information

Alphabetical by Organization

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


Aalborg University, Denmark - See Traffic Research Group

Aer Lingus - Ireland National Airline - Aer Lingus provides information on its services, timetables, history, airfleet, news, and travel information.

Aeroflot - The site includes lots of information on the company, from schedules to recent restructure of capital, as well as fleet and market position.

Aerolineas Argentinas - (Spanish and English) The site provides information on routes, fleet, offices around the world, schedules, services, and special programs.

Air Canada - The site provide information on services, cargo, travel, timetables, and fleet.

Alphaline Rail Service - Alphaline serves Wales and Southern and Western England. This site includes schedule and fare information, free competitions, and a "mystery tour" feature.

Amsterdam Public Transport Information - (English and Dutch) This site includes extensive information about public transportation in Amsterdam, including maps, tickets, public transport companies, bus and ferry information, and tourism.

Aston University Department of Civil Engineering (U.K.) - Aston University's Civil Engineering Dept. offers a transportation management program and conducts research in the applications of virtual reality to transportation management, planning, light rail transit, and motorway development. This site includes information about educational programs, research, publications, and conferences.

Australian Railway Timetables - This site includes timetables for Interstate Services, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia railway systems.

B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Highways - Road Report Information - This site includes traffic reports, road conditions, winter safety, route information, and ferry information for British Columbia, Canada.

Bergen Sporvei - the "Yellow Buses" (Norway) - This site includes time tables, route descriptions, and maps for Bergen Sporvei.

British Airways - The site provides extensive information for Business, Leisure and Culture, including online Timetable, Services, Press Releases and more.

BritRail - This site includes rail maps and information about passes and tickets for travel in Great Britain. Price information is available in pounds sterling and U.S. dollars.

Brit Valley Railway - The Brit Valley Railway is a proposed 2-foot narrow-gauge railway, principally steam hauled, between Bridport and West Bay on the West Dorset Coast. This site includes background information, specifications, maps, funding and support, and news about the railway.

Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses - See Portuguese Railways.

Cargoweb - Cargoweb provides both an overview of the international freight business and pointers to specific logistical solutions. The site includes News, Destination, Business Partner, Events and links.

Center for Research on Transportation - (English and French) The Center for Research on Transportation (CRT) - located at the University of Montreal - performs research and development and training in the planning, management, and operations of passenger and freight transportation networks and policy analysis related to those networks. This site includes information about the CRT and its scientific team, the ITS Lab, the Laboratory of Applied Computer Science for Transportation, research program (transportation systems planning, transportation network operations, intelligent transportation systems, transportation economics and policy, safety, infrastructure maintenance planning, and telecommunications), and a searchable list of publications.

Centre for Education in Traffic Safety (CENETS) - CENETS performs research and provides educational programs in traffic safety. This site includes background information, and education and research program information.

Centre for Research on Transportation and Society - The Center - located at the University College of Falun Bortange, Sweden - performs research in transport economics, transport telematics, and traffic safety. This site includes information about research activities, educational programs, publications, and links.

Centre for Surface Transportation Technology (Ottawa, Canada) - The Center for Surface Transportation Technology aims to improve the productivity, competitiveness, safety, and reliability of Canada's surface transportation sector. This site includes information about the Institute's mission, capabilities, facilities and equipment, client groups, and resources.

Chalmers University of Technology Department of Transportation and Logistics - The Department of Transportation and Logistics performs research in materials administration/logistics, distribution, materials handling, mass transit, and maritime transport. This site includes publications, research and educational program information, and external resources.

Chartered Institute of Transport (Singapore) - The Chartered Institute of Transport is a professional organization for those involved in transport and logistics. This site contains background and contact information.

Cranfield School of Management, Centre for Logistics and Transportation - The Cranfield Centre for Logistics and Transportation was established to provide an international focal point for advanced teaching and research in the field of logistics and transportation. This site contains information about the program and its research projects.

CSIR Roads and Transport Technology - CSIR performs technology transfer research in road engineering and transportation. This site includes history, newsletters, services, and facilities and information about research areas.

CTU Railway Page - This site contains a list of European railway resources, organized by country.

Czech State Railways - (mostly in Czech, some English) This site contains information about Czech State Railways management, offices, contact information, and a search engine.

Delft University of Technology - See Netherlands Research School for Transport, Infrastructure, and Logistics

DFTCE - Departement Federal des Transports, des Communications et de l'Energie (Switzerland) - (French, German, Italian) The site provides a description of its affiliated departments (surface transportation, maritime, aviation...) and their duties.

Dutch Traffic Sign Server - (English and Dutch) This site includes interpretations of traffic signs in the Netherlands, in both English and Dutch.

East by West Transit Corridor Project - Information about the Transportation project started by the Puget Sound Ports group and today has switched the traditional routes in Northeast China to the ports of the Russian Far East. The new route makes shipping to/from Northeast China - via the Ports of Vladivostok and Nakhodka to Puget Sound, USA faster and commercially viable.

ENPC - Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees (France) - (French only) The school provides formation for future engineers in Mechanical and Civil engineering and other areas (mathematics...) The site include numerous information on its students, its labs, the various programs offered, as well as search of their library and links to other national, European and U.S. sites (universities and institutes) related to transportation.

Ferrocarril Metropolità de Barcelona - See Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB)

GRIMES - Groupe de Recherche Interdisciplinaire Mobilite, Environement, Securite de l'Universite Laval (Canada) - (French only) The site provides information on the various ongoing projects (Security, Moblity...), as well as news and links to other Transportation related sites.

Helsingin kaupungin liikennelaitos - See Helsinki City Transport

Helsinki City Transport - This site contains information for public transit in Helsinki, Finland, including schedules, fares, and statistics.

HKL - See Helsinki City Transport

Hong Kong Transport Department - The Hong Kong Transport Department administers the Road Traffic Ordinance and other legislation regulating public transport operations. This site includes transport news, press releases, statistics, advice for road users, fares, maps, and telephone numbers.

InforMARE - InforMARE is an on-line newspaper devoted to transport. They also provide services and information, in five languages, regarding shipping, tourism, aviation and trucking.

INRETS - Institut National de Recherche sur les Transports et leur Sécurité (France) - (French and English) The INRETS is a state-financed scientific and technological body under the dual administrative supervision of the Ministry of Research and the Ministry of Transport. Its tasks include: (1)To organize, execute and assess technological research and development concerned with the improvement of the means and systems of transport and of traffic from technical, economic and social viewpoints.(2)To carry out evaluative and advisory studies within these domains. (3) To promote the results of these research and study programme, to contribute to the dissemination of scientific knowledge, and participate in training by and for transport research both in France and abroad. The site provides a list of projects, library references, and other links.

Institute of Transportation, Highway, and Railway-Engineering (Switzerland) - (English and German) The Institute, a division of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, is divided into three groups: individual traffic, public transport, and rural and environmental planning. The site contains detailed information about the research activities of the group. Also included at the site is information about publications and teaching activities, which is currently available only in German.

JKR - See Malaysian Road Information

London Bus Page - This site includes a plethora of information about buses in London: history, routes, graphics, news, and much more.

Lufthansa - The site includes fares, schedules (in German), specials and other information organized by regions (Asia, US/Canada, Central and South America).

Malaysian Road Information - This site includes information about road development networks, administration, traffic, challenges, and policy in Malaysia.

Le Metropolitan - See Paris Metro Information and RATP.

Middlesex University Road Traffic Research Centre (U.K.) - The Road Traffic Research Centre focuses on road accident statistics, innovative traffic management techniques, and parking control. This site includes information about research activities, group members, and education programs.

Ministere de l'Equipement, du Logement, des Transports, et du Tourisme (France) - (mostly French, some information also in English). The site provides information on the structure of and missions of the ministry. As well as departments (road information for Paris area...), research, press and schools affiliated with the ministry.

Ministere des Transports (Quebec, Canada) - (French only) The agency provides information on road conditions, ongoing road work, news letters, research and studies sponsored by the Government.

Ministry of Transportation and Communications (China) - This site includes information about the Ministry of Transportation and Communication's organization and functions, future plans, events, and links.

Murdoch University Institute for Research in Safety and Transport (Australia) - The Institute for Research in Safety and Transport focuses on research in the areas of transport operations and safety issues. This site includes information about staff, income, and publications of the Institute.

Nagoya Institute of Technology - Traffic Engineering (Japan) - This site includes traffic engineering and traffic pollution resources from the Nagoya Institute and from other Web sites. Also included are published papers and conferences.

National Transportation Agency of Canada - The National Transportation Agency (NTA) is an independent body that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Transport. This site contains documents concerning air, rail, marine, and motor vehicle transport; information for travelers with disabilities; press releases; and NTA decisions. Documents are searchable, and available in English and French.

Nayang Technological University Center for Transportation Studies (Singapore) - The Center for Transportation Studies serves Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region in air, land, and sea transport. This site includes information about research and development activities, education and training, and technology exchange.

Netherlands Research School for Transport, Infrastructure and Logistics (TRAIL) - TRAIL - located at the Delft University of Technology - provides postgraduate education in transportation, infrastructure, and logistics, and carries out scientific research commissioned by government and industry. This site includes information about the organization, its research (directed at upgrading the movement of people and goods by all forms of transport), education, and contact information.

Paris Metro Information - (English and French) This site includes maps and ticket information and history of the Paris Metro.

Portuguese Railways - (English and Portuguese) This site includes timetables, routes, services, and news for Portuguese Railways.

Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education - See Centre for Education in Traffic Safety (CENETS).

Prince Edward Island Department of Transportation and Public Works - This site includes information about administration, highway operations, policy and planning, buildings and properties, and highway safety for Prince Edward Island.

Public Transport Network - An emerging Public Transport online resource maintained in the United Kingdom. This site includes a listing of transportation experts, a library and transportation news and information.

Rail Page Australia - This site includes railway information for Australia, including timetables, events, rail preservation, pictures, planning, and links.

RATP (Paris) - (English and French) This site includes Paris transit information, current events, and future transit plans.

Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens - See RATP.

Renfe - Red Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Españoles (Spain) - (Spanish only) Renfe provides information for people planning trips, or transportation of goods. The site has complete information on their various services, lines, fares, and schedules for every train station they deserve. It also includes pictures and information on trains in use. A complete list of links to other railroad related sites in the world is also included.

RER - See Paris Metro Information and RATP.

Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation - This site includes a highway hotline and road information; traffic, permit, and collision information; and Traffic Safety News.

ScotRail - ScotRail provides train services for Scotland. This site includes information about train lines, news, links, and product information.

SINTA - Special Interest Network for Transport in Australia - Sinta is a project to facilitate the placing of Australian Transport Information on the Internet. SINTA is being implemented by the University of Technology, Sydney with funding from the Australian Federal Department of Transport.

Skycam (Television Corporation of Singapore) - This site provides live traffic conditions for eight major roads in Singapore. Pictures are updated every few minutes.

SNCF (France) - (English and French) The SNCF is a French state institution charged with industrial and commercial tasks. This site contains transit information (trains, TGV, motorail, bicycles), freight information, and rail pictures. Research activity information is currently only available in French.

Subway Navigator (France) - (English & French) Subway Navigator allows you to find routes in subway systems in various cities around the world. Information is provided by countries and cities. You will find maps, a list of stations, the estimated time for your route, and other information.

Surfside Buslines (Australia) - Surfside Buslines provides passenger services for Australia's Gold and Tweed Coast and Hinterland areas. This site includes timetables, fares, charter service and travel information, and industry links.

Swedish Road and Transport Research Institute, VTI - The Swedish Road and Transport Institute conducts research in the areas of roads and road transport (transportation engineering, highway engineering, and vehicle and road users), rail transport, and transport systems. The site includes information on research activities, as well as background information and extensive staff contact information.

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - See Institute of Transportation, Highway, and Railway-Engineering

TRAIL - See Netherlands Research School for Transport, Infrastructure, and Logistics

Traffic Research Group (Denmark) - The Traffic Research Group, formed by researchers at the Department of Development and Planning at Aalborg University in Denmark, performs research in infrastructures, transportation planning, and traffic. This site includes information about research and staff members.

Trammit - This site acts as a clearinghouse for information about trams, streetcars, trolleys, and light rail people movers. This site includes background information about trams, a list of cities with trams, and topical information (e.g., tram builders, the war and trams).

Transport Canada Information Server - Transport Canada is responsible for Canada's national transportation system. This site includes background information, programs, administration, policy, safety and security, regulations, and regional information.

Transports de Barcelona - See Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB)

Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) - (English, Spanish, and Catalan) TMB - the transit agency for Barcelona, Spain - is composed of two companies, Ferrocarril Metropolità de Barcelona and Transports de Barcelona. This site includes information about tickets and fares, subways, buses, and other transport systems.

TruckNET in New Zealand - TruckNET is a central source of information for heavy road transport in New Zealand. This site includes a marketplace, event calendar, services, official documents, and links.

University College of Falun Bortang - See Centre for Research on Transportation and Society

University of Manitoba (Canada) Transportation Engineering - This site includes information about the University of Manitoba's research projects in the areas of geographic information systems, intelligent vehicle-highway systems, and traffic information systems. The site also includes links to other transportation engineering resources.

University of Leeds (U.K.) Institute for Transportation Studies - The Institute for Transport Studies at Leeds University is responsible for the planning, design, operation and use of land transport facilities in Europe and in developing countries. This site contains information about the institute's programs and research activities.

University of Montreal - See Center for Research on Transportation

University of New Brunswick Transportation Group - The Transportation Group provides post-graduate education and performs research aimed at transportation problems in the Atlantic Region. This site includes information about the programs of study, research activities, seminar series, events, and organized links.

University of Saskatchewan Transportation Centre - This site includes information about road safety, Saskatchewan highways and transportation, automotive engineering; event and conference listings, and links.

University of South Australia Transport Systems Centre - The Transport Systems Centre offers educational programs and performs research in transport systems and logistics. This site includes background information, activities, links, publications, and public transport routes.

Vancouver Island (BC) Section of the Institute of Transporation Engineers - The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) is an international, individual membership technical association that is involved with the safe and efficient movement of people, vehicles and goods on streets, highways, and transit systems. The primary purpose of this site is to make the agency's Section Newsletter more widely available. The site also provides transportation resources for local practitioners and the public.

VTI - See Swedish Road and Transport Research Institute

VTT Communities and Infrastructures / Transport Research - Transport Research conducts traffic and transport research in the areas of freight transport and logistics, environmental impacts of traffic, traffic safety, and traffic engineering and modes. This site includes information about the research areas, abstracts, publications, sources, and links.

WWW Railway Page for Norway - This site includes extensive information about Norway's railways: time tables, the railway network, railway rolling stock, Norwegian Railway Club, museum railways and railway history, tramways and motorways, and model railroads.

Yahoo! Canada - Transportation - This site includes links to a variety of transportation Web sites in Canada.

Yahoo! Japan - Transportation - (Japanese only) Yahoo! Japan contains links to transportation-related organizations and companies in Japan. In order to view this site, you will need a browser that supports Japanese characters.

York Network Control Group - York Traffic Web - The York Traffic Web is the Web site for the York Network Control Group, which designs and assesses new ways of reducing urban traffic congestion. The site includes key research areas, programs for traffic control simulation, projects, papers, and information about the STEER traffic simulator.

 


Home | About The Institute | Research | Education | Events | Transportation Links | Reference

Address comments and questions about this web site to:
MINETA TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE
SJSU Research Center    210 N. 4th Street, 4th Floor    San Jose, CA 95112
Office phone: 408-924-7560     Office fax: 408-924-7565      email: mti@mti.sjsu.edu
©1996-2007 Mineta Transportation Institute