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Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced on 10 May 2023 that the first phase of the city and county of Honolulu�s long-awaited rail transit system would officially begin interim passenger operations on 30 June 2023. A grand opening celebration will be held at the Hālawa rail station, featuring dignitaries and entertainment slated for earlier in the day.
�This is truly a momentous and historic day for the island of Oahu. Today�s announcement marks the culmination of decades of hard work, perseverance, and overcoming difficult challenges of every kind,� said Blangiardi.
�We are all excited for the public to experience firsthand the transformative effect the rail will have for our island home. With today�s announcement, we are turning the page on the largest public works project in Hawaii�s history. On June 30, 2023, beginning at 2 p.m., residents, who have been waiting for so long, will finally have the opportunity to board these beautiful trains and ride them for the very first time,� the Mayor added.
Full Article: IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine, Volume 18, Number 3, September 2023 |
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