Features Page - The International Light Rail Magazine

Tram-train: Making new connections

by Editor | Jan 14, 2020

Philippe Bernard and Derek Small from SYSTRA, and Stephen Ware from TSP Projects, a SYSTRA company, examine the benefits of tram-train with case studies from France and the UK.

Towards ‘intelligent infrastructure’

by Editor | Jan 14, 2020

Clive Pennington and Olga Evstafyeva of Amey share some insights into how technology has the power to transform light rail operations and maintenance strategies.

UK Tram: Driving a UK agenda

by Editor | Jan 14, 2020

The role of local ‘champions’, informed and empowered transport authorities, light rail funding and delivery were all up for discussion when TAUT met new UKTram Chairman George Lowder MBE.

Mauritius LRT: Depot solutions for safe maintenance

by Editor | Nov 6, 2019

Furrer+Frey’s MOCS offers safety and accessibility improvements for rail systems and is being used on the new Port Louis – Curepipe LRT system.

By 2024 a modern light rail route will supplement Helsinki’s traditional tramway and go a long way towards increasing capacity on a key transport corridor. Lauri Kangas from the Jokeri Light Rail Alliance explains the background.

Next generation tramways: Luxembourg

by Editor | Oct 29, 2019

With the initial service now well-established, Luxembourg’s eponymous capital city looks to the opening of future sections.

Tampere: Another reason to smile

by Editor | Oct 29, 2019

The tramway in the Finnish city of Tampere is the largest infrastructure project the region has ever seen. Lanna Blyth reports on progress to date.

South Wales Metro: The transformation begins

by Editor | Oct 29, 2019

TAUT examines the latest progress with the vision to deliver enhanced urban rail services across South Wales.

Saving energy

by Editor | Aug 12, 2019

Len Vossman explores a few of the current initiatives designed to improve energy performance and management, while also reducing the operational costs of tramway and metro systems.