Features Page - The International Light Rail Magazine

Köln: Private funding for public transport

by Editor | Dec 4, 2018

Tobias Brauer and Martin Schiefelbusch examine the approach taken in the creation of a light rail connection to Köln’s developing Butzweilerhof and ask if this could be replicated elsewhere.

Elegant overhead

by Editor | Dec 4, 2018

Noel Dolphin of Furrer+Frey describes techniques for creating more appealing and less visually intrusive overhead power supplies.

Supporting Hong Kong’s expansion

by Editor | Dec 4, 2018

Ciril van Hattum explores the detail of 40 years of phenomenal development.

Creating a tram-train standard

by Editor | Dec 4, 2018

Could a homogenised approach to tram-train bring down costs? Germany’s VDV is hoping to achieve just that. TAUT talks to Andreas Heitland from engineering consultancy PROSE, which is working with VDV and lead partners VBK and AVG on the project.

Firenze’s tramway renaissance

by Editor | Dec 4, 2018

Alessandro Fantechi and Giovanni Mantovani explore the reintroduction of the tramway in this magnificent Italian city – and its continuing success and expansion.

SIMOVE: A unique safety and efficiency tool

by Editor | Dec 4, 2018

Metrotenerife offers an insight into its novel driving aid for light railways and trams as well as conventional trains: SIMOVE, a sophisticated tool that continuously supervises operations and helps to prevent accidents caused by excessive speed.

Autonomous trams: Why? When? How?

by Editor | Dec 4, 2018

Drawing on current thinking from across the industry, TAUT looks at the increasing role and complexity of driver assistance systems and how they are leading to greater automation of tram and LRV operation.

Tram automation: Possibilities and challenges

by Editor | Sep 21, 2018

Mathieu Melenchon, System Engineering Manager for international consultancy SYSTRA, considers the challenges and opportunities of removing the human element from tramway operation.

Taking our cities back from the private car

by Editor | May 15, 2018

Bernard Tabary, Keolis’ International CEO, explains why the ‘Shared Mobility Principles for Livable Cities’ are vital in meeting the challenges of urban mobility.