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Track management: repair or replace?

by Editor | Jun 6, 2017

TAUT considers some of the day-to-day challenges of the tramway infrastructure engineer.

Where art meets engineering

by Editor | Jun 6, 2017

David Holt illustrates how good infrastructure design can be technically and financially efficient and aesthetically pleasing at the same time.

Since our summer 2016 visit to Los Angeles, plans for the new urban streetcar have moved forward considerably and the recrntly-approved Measure M sales tax will act as a significant project accelerator for many other LRT schemes. Vic Simons reports.

Magdeburg still feels flooding pain

by Editor | May 9, 2017

This city in Saxony-Anhalt has now largely completed repairs to major tramway damage caused in 2013 – but there is still no date for the last of them. Tony Streeter reports.

Tram-trains to Rotherham edge ever closer…

by Editor | Apr 26, 2017

As arguably the nation’s most high-profile light rail project, the UK’s tram-train pilot has been a long time coming. TAUT caught up with the project team to review progress.

Phoenix light rail takes flight again

by Editor | Apr 12, 2017

Following years of planning to develop a more complete transit network, the greater Phoenix area is moving from a single light rail line to a network with a new modern streetcar added to the mix. Vic Simons reports from the Valley of the Sun.

Chemnitz: The model matures

by Editor | Apr 12, 2017

City and regional authorities in eastern Germany are making huge strides with a trailblazing tram-train project. Tony Streeter provides an update.

Ticketing’s crucial role in the passenger experience

by Editor | Apr 12, 2017

Russell McCullagh examines the opportunities and challenges facing operators during a period of rapid technological change.

Automatic for the people (part two)

by Editor | Apr 12, 2017

TAUT continues its review of existing systems and new developments, with an overview of the opportunities and challenges presented by automated urban rail systems.