CRRC interest in Modertrans?
Poznań’s municipal transport undertaking MPK is seeking options for the sale of shares in tram and bus-building subsidiary Modertrans.
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Leipzig, Görlitz and Zwickau join forces for new trams
Leipzig, Görlitz and Zwickau share in EUR600m framework programme for up to 155 vehicles
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Puebla – Cholula tram-train suspended
Service on the Puebla – Cholula tram-train (Mexico) was suspended from 1 January 2022 until further notice.
read moreFive-year investment programme for Russia’s regional tramways
State financing package to bolster local and private funding for fleet and infrastructure renewals
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Zhuhai’s tramway faces permanent closure
Zhuhai’s Municipal Government (China) has recommended decommissioning the city’s troubled tramline following a consultation that began in summer 2021.
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Lusail inaugurates trial tram service
The first 5.5km (3.4 miles) and six stops of the Orange line of the Lusail tramway opened on 1 January 2022, as a preview service, linking Energy City South and Legtaifiya (metro interchange), all in subway.
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Wuyi launches first stage of its tourist tramway
The 31 December saw the inauguration of a new tramway in China, one that is unique in being the country’s first fully-segregated modern tramline.
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UK Government commits billions towards a ‘transport revolution’
October Budget announcement confirms GBP6.9bn for a range of city region mobility projects.
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Malta publishes metro vision
Three-line network would put 40% of the population within 15 minutes of a station.
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Berlin tramway extension reaches Schöneweide
German capital’s newest tramline has future climate mitigations built-in.
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Is ‘free’ transit really free?
Morgan Lyons explores the debates around fare-free travel as they grow in popularity – and urgency.
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Next-generation traction batteries
As urban rail systems increasingly move away from fixed electrification infrastructure, Saft’s Pierre Prenleloup discusses the latest developments in onboard traction battery technology.
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Addressing the climate crisis
The issues surrounding sustainable transport infrastructure design have never been as important as cities face increasing instances of extreme weather events. TAUT looks at the some of the resilience measures being implemented for new light rail systems around the world.
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Driving safety improvements for all
Highly Commended at the 2021 Global Light Rail Awards, a new risk management model developed by the organisation driving sector-wide safety standards is now being widely adopted by operators and duty holders in the UK. Carl Williams explains the project’s key elements and the benefits it will bring.
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Zurich’s cargo tram
Andrew Thompson explores the unusual, but highly successful, freight operation in Switzerland’s largest city.
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How do we cut LRT’s costs?
At a time of constrained public finance, we are being challenged more than ever to find more cost-effective transport solutions – TAUT brings together a panel of experts to dig deeper…
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PantoSystem: A game-changer for light rail
PantoInspect, the market-leading manufacturer and supplier of automated and real-time wayside pantograph monitoring systems, is proud to announce that its PantoSystem has now been installed on Denmark’s busiest light rail line in Aarhus.
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Reframing the light rail debate
With a need to ‘build back better’, light rail has never been more relevant for UK cities and city regions, argues Jonathan Bray.
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Managing safety
Which is better, independent safety verification or approval by the state? Tony Streeter talks to two people intimately familiar with the issues, to consider the benefits of each.
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Restoring confidence through digital technology
Cutting emissions, increasing efficiency, improving engagement. Siemens Mobility is leading the way in how we design, operate and maintain our transport networks.
read moreRail Live 2021
Rail Live is a unique event bringing the full railway industry together to explore technology, innovation and strategy for the entire rail supply chain.
read moreEvents for 2022
Dates for your diaries for 2022’s events
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Sharing experience in Zaragoza
Geoff Butler rounds up the highlights from this year’s European Light Rail Congress in north-eastern Spain, a further return for face-to-face events for a mobility sector disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Celebrating success…. virtually
Global pandemic didn’t stop the sector recognising excellence and innovation.
read moreCOVID forces InnoTrans cancellation
The 2020 running of the world’s largest rail exhibition – held in Berlin biennially since 1996 – has been cancelled.
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Rail Live!
Rail Live! is now firmly positioned as one of the world’s most exciting rail events. This event brings top tier leaders of the rail industry together to discuss topics critical to future developments in the premium conference, alongside an action-packed exhibition which attracts the full rail supply chain.
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European Light Rail Congress 2021 – Zaragoza
The European Light Rail Congress brings together leading opinion-formers and decision-makers from across Europe for two days of debate around the role of technology in the development of sustainable urban travel.
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Your night to shine?
The Global Light Rail Awards is tomorrow (2 October) – will this be your night to shine? Join the industry in celebrating light rail excellence and innovation over the past 12 months.
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AssessTech to speak at this year’s EU Light Rail
AssessTech are speaking at this year’s EU Light Rail on the importance of competence management for safety within light rail.
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UITP Global Public Transport Summit
After almost 130 years, the UITP Global Public Transport Summit is the world’s biggest event dedicated to sustainable mobility.
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