New tramways for 2017
Michael Taplin presents his annual round-up of the new tramways planned to open over the next 12 months… perhaps as many as 21.
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Automatic for the people (part one)
With a review of existing systems and new developments, TAUT gives an overview of the opportunities and challenges presented by automated urban rail systems.
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DC Streetcar developments (part two)
Vic Simons reports on what the future holds for the US capital’s modern streetcar, in part two of this feature.
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Tram automation: not if, but when?
Hervé Mazzoni, SYSTRA Product Lines Development Director, looks at the barriers to automated tramway operation and asks when, not if, will it become a reality?
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DC Streetcar developments (part one)
Following a few false starts, in early 2016 the US capital finally opened its modern streetcar starter line along H and Benning Streets. Vic Simons reports on what has been a very long gestation and what the future holds.
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Tenerife’s solution to tram speed control
Examining the innovative SIMOVE speed monitoring and control safety system, now in its second year of successful implementation on Tenerife’s tramway.
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Is the world ready for driverless trams?
Edmund West seeks the expert view on driver assistance systems for street-running light rail.
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Developing the Guild Line
Professor Lewis Lesley of Trampower explains the programme to deliver England’s first new tram scheme for over a decade.
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Suspension of Belief
The German city of Wuppertal is rightly proud of its Schwebebahn hanging railway, a rare installation of such technology that is being transformed as it enters its 12th decade. Neil Pulling pays a visit.
read moreUnited Nations : ‘Sustainable transport could save USD70tr’
Report recommends USD2tr annual spend to address urban population growth and rising emissions.
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