Taipei’s Ankeng LRT to start trial service
New 7.6km tramline serves the southern districts of New Taipei, offering connections to the Yellow (Circular) line of the Taipei Metro.
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Rome plans EUR458m tram fleet renewal
Tenders launched for framework order for up to 121 new trams to replace the Italian capital’s ageing rolling stock and cater for planned network expansion.
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EUR49 monthly ticket on sale from 3 April
With funding from both Federal and State authorities, the successor to last year’s 9-Euro promotion will be valid for travel on public transport nationwide from 1 May.
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Jokeri Light Rail testing expanded to Espoo
Orbital express tramline between Helsinki and Espoo moves to next trial stage. Ahead of schedule, opening could be months earlier than planned.
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California grants USD2.5bn to rail and transit projects
Latest funding round from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program accelerates projects to expand public transport service, improve safety and integrate the state’s various rail systems.
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Luton DART people-mover trials start
Passenger trials have begun on the 2.1km (1.3-mile) people-mover. Full opening expected at Easter.
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Durmazlar begins tram deliveries to Reșița
The first of 13 new low-floor trams for the new tramway in the western Romanian city of Reșița was delivered by Turkish manufacturer Durmazlar on 29 January. Further deliveries of double-ended 18m cars are expected in April, June and August.
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Long Island rail service opens to Grand Central
A key part of the USD11.1bn East Side Access Project to connect the LIRR to Manhattan opens on 25 January. Around 45% of LIRR commuters are expected to travel to Grand Central Madison, with 24 trains/hour, relieving crowding at Penn Station.
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First new DLR train arrives in London, expanded order due imminently
Transport for London reports that 12 trains from the base order for 43 will have been completed by April. They are due to enter service from 2024.
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Cleveland plans to standardise rail transit fleet
GCRTA close to appointing a preferred supplier to replace its ageing LRV and rapid transit fleets under plans to unify its Red, Blue and Green line services.
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