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372km added to China’s metros

by Editor | Jan 9, 2019

The annual end of year flurry of openings sees new routes opening in ten cities across China.

No inquiry planned for UK tram-train collision

by Editor | Jan 9, 2019

The UK’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch has decided against holding a detailed investigation into the collision that occurred on the first day of the country’s debut public tram-train service

Openings in Shanghai and Chengdu on the same day

by Editor | Jan 9, 2019

China welcomes two new urban tramway services in December.

Brussels approves two new northern routes

by Editor | Jan 9, 2019

Proposals for two new tram routes to link the centre of the Belgian capital of Brussels with developing suburbs in the north of the city have been approved by the regional government.

First services use Alicante’s Serra Grossa tunnel

by Editor | Jan 9, 2019

The first track in the 1.5km (0.9-mile) Serra Grossa tunnel on Alicante’s tramway opened to traffic on 18 December, with the other planned to be in service by the start of March.

Mumbai dismisses ‘failed’ monorail operator

by Editor | Jan 9, 2019

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has terminated the operations and maintenance contract held by the LTSE joint venture for the city’s troubled monorail, citing a ‘failure to perform and fulfil contractual obligations’.

First major Parramatta contracts placed

by Editor | Jan 9, 2019

The AUD840m (EUR516m) contract to build the first 12km stage of the light rail line between Westmead and Carlingford has been awarded to a joint venture of Downer and CPB Contractors.