Auckland transport plan includes light rail
New Zealand’s largest city to use LRT to double public transport usage.
read moreThree become one for German metre-gauge order
On 25 April Cottbus City Council (Germany) approved the joint procurement of 20 trams in co-ordination with the transport undertakings in Brandenburg an der Havel and Frankfurt/Oder.
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Zürich gets its first look at new Flexity design
A full-scale mock-up of the front two sections of the 43m Bombardier Flexity 2 tram design for VBZ was unveiled at Altstetten works on 24 April.
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Midland Metro launches the UK’s wire-free tram era
Retrofitted tram enters passenger service, while other conversions are underway.
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The return of Lisboa tramline 24
Services have restarted on Lisboa tram line 24, which linked Cais do Sodré and Campolide and last ran in August 1995.
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China’s bumper month of openings
Five cities introduce new metro and tramway services, adding over 90 and 45 new stations.
read moreApproval for Hasselt – Maastricht express tramline
A final vote by Maastricht City Council (Belgium) on 6 March saw approval of the international light rail project, now expected to carry passengers in 2023-24.
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Melbourne to study ‘missing link’ tramline to south-eastern suburbs
The Victorian Government has announced that it is to commit AUD3m (EUR1.89m) to fund design and planning of an 18km (11-mile) tramway extension from Caufield to Monash University’s Clayton campus and on to Rowville.
read moreLuton DART work begins
Construction has officially started on the 2.1km (1.3-mile) DART (Direct Air to Rail Transit) project connecting London Luton Airport with Luton Airport Parkway station.
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Plans underway for Cebu LRT
The former Philippines capital is planning the nation’s second mass transit system.
read moreTaking our cities back from the private car
Bernard Tabary, Keolis’ International CEO, explains why the ‘Shared Mobility Principles for Livable Cities’ are vital in meeting the challenges of urban mobility.
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Hamburg’s green depot
Environmental standards are generally improving, but Hamburg’s new Billstedt depot should be ‘green’ – quite literally. TAUT reports.
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Moveable OCS systems
Furrer+Frey has been creating iconic OCS solutions for almost 100 years. Here, the company explains its moveable overhead conductor-rail system (MOCS), which offers safety and accessibility improvements alongside the capability to provide bespoke solutions for challenging scenarios.
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Free public transport: why not?
Head of Tallinn EU Office Allan Alaküla explains how Estonia is expanding its public transport system and curbing road traffic with the ultimate incentive – free rides.
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Victoria’s working museum
The final part of Mike Russell’s trilogy on tramcar preservation in Australia’s Melbourne area considers the collection at the operating museum site at Haddon.
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Connecting Canberra
TAUT outlines the transformational light rail project for Canberra, Australia.
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LRT Rolling Stock Excellence
Operating a light rail system efficiently is a daily challenge. Some of the UK and Ireland’s senior figures met in London in February to share their knowledge – and some secrets. Howard Johnston reports.
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Mechan: Faster, lighter, more frequent
Lindsey Mills, Sales Manager at Sheffield-based depot equipment specialist, Mechan, looks at how products will speed up servicing and simplify labour intensive tasks in the light rail industry.
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Melbourne’s iconic fleet comes full circle
Bendigo Tramways in Victoria, Australia, has been carrying out the restoration and refurbishment of Melbourne’s iconic City Circle fleet for a few years now, with the latest vehicle relaunched being 102-year old Tram no.7.
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Tramway current demand
David Gibson gives an overview of the power requirements of a modern tram, and offers suggestions on how that demand can be reduced through onboard energy storage.
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World Metro & Light Rail Congress / Rail Live Congress
Innovation. Technology. Performance.
read moreAPTA EXPO
Held just once every three years, APTA EXPO is the world’s largest showcase of technology, products, and services related to the public transportation industry.
read moreHeritage calendar highlights
A number of cities are to host tempting events for those interested in heritage tramway operations this year; among them Antwerp, the Rittnerbahn in Italy, and Zürich.
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SmartRail Europe
SmartRail Europe – 5-6 April 2017, Amsterdam – is the annual show for railway infrastructure managers, train operating companies, system and data integrators and technology suppliers to create the digital railway of the future.
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LightRail 2017 (Part of the World Metrorail Congress)
Innovation. Technology. Performance. For the world’s light rail & tram community and their partners.
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Get ready for the UITP Summit 2017, Montreal
On 15-17 May 2017 the international public transport community will come together in Montréal for the Global Public Transport Summit, the not-to-miss rendezvous for urban transport professionals.
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Global Light Rail Awards 2016
New UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport Paul Maynard told the Global Light Rail Awards on 5 October “you definitely have a supporter here today”.
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Ffestiniog Travel – 2017 dedicated tram tours
Tour operator Ffestiniog Travel has extended its escorted holiday programme to include more dedicated tram tours in the UK and Europe. It offers a chance to indulge your hobby within a relaxed, informative and organised holiday shared with fellow enthusiasts.
read moreSafeRail Congress
The 7th annual SafeRail congress is the only dedicated congress for all stakeholdersinvolved in the operational safety, digital and physical security on the US railroad andtransit network.
read moreSmartRail Europe
SmartRail Europe is the annual show for railway infrastructure managers, train operating companies, systemand data integrators and technology suppliers to create the digital railway of the future.
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