Zürich gets its first look at new Flexity design
A full-scale mock-up of the front two sections of the 43m Bombardier Flexity 2 tram design for VBZ was unveiled at Altstetten works on 24 April.
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Midland Metro launches the UK’s wire-free tram era
Retrofitted tram enters passenger service, while other conversions are underway.
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The return of Lisboa tramline 24
Services have restarted on Lisboa tram line 24, which linked Cais do Sodré and Campolide and last ran in August 1995.
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China’s bumper month of openings
Five cities introduce new metro and tramway services, adding over 90 and 45 new stations.
read moreApproval for Hasselt – Maastricht express tramline
A final vote by Maastricht City Council (Belgium) on 6 March saw approval of the international light rail project, now expected to carry passengers in 2023-24.
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Melbourne to study ‘missing link’ tramline to south-eastern suburbs
The Victorian Government has announced that it is to commit AUD3m (EUR1.89m) to fund design and planning of an 18km (11-mile) tramway extension from Caufield to Monash University’s Clayton campus and on to Rowville.
read moreLuton DART work begins
Construction has officially started on the 2.1km (1.3-mile) DART (Direct Air to Rail Transit) project connecting London Luton Airport with Luton Airport Parkway station.
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Plans underway for Cebu LRT
The former Philippines capital is planning the nation’s second mass transit system.
read moreTramway stables saved
The Isle of Man’s Tramway Terrace stables have been bought for IMP600 000 (EUR682 000) by the Department of Infrastructure.
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Cities reject free transport proposals
Suggestions by German Government ministers that cities could offer free public transport to combat local emissions have been rejected by places intended to lead a pilot.
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