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New tramways for 2020

by Editor | Feb 12, 2020

Michael Taplin looks at the prospects for new tramway openings this year, with new lines around the world due to open – and a few hanging over from 2019.

What’s your tramway really worth?

by Editor | Feb 12, 2020

Reg Harman offers a short critique of the current planning and development processes for UK light rail schemes.

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.