NZD11.6bn underground light rail route preferred for Auckland
On 29 October the Auckland Light Rail Team released the recommendations that will be considered by the New Zealand Government later this year for a future mass transit system.
read moreWhy light rail matters to UK cities more than ever
A new report highlighting how Britain’s light rail systems are instrumental in supporting economic growth, promoting social inclusion, and reducing emissions, has been produced by consultant Steer on behalf of the Urban Transport Group.
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Melbourne to pioneer recycled plastics from future tramstops
A partnership between Yarra Trams and the ADA Mobility Design Lab at Monash University is recycling kerbside waste to create modular tramstops for Melbourne’s tram network.
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CAD12bn to fund GTA rail projects
Following negotiations with provincial and municipal leaders, on 11 May Canada’s Federal Government committed 40% of the USD26.8bn (EUR18.23bn) required to progress four ‘shovel-ready’ rail projects in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in what is claimed to be the ‘largest investment in public transit in the GTA’s history’.
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Wenshan welcomes China’s newest tramway
Wenshan’s 14km catenary-free system opens after just two years of construction.
read moreTwo bidders for Reșiţa tramway reinstallation
Two consortia have submitted bids to rebuild the tramway in Reșița, led by Strabag and Alstom.
read moreTaganrog selects tramway upgrade concessionaire
The Russian port city of Taganrog (Rostov Oblast, population 250 000) has signed a RUB11.8bn (EUR132m) agreement with the Sinara-GTR Taganrog consortium for comprehensive modernisation of its tramway.
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Plzeń plans autonomous tram trials by 2027
On 25 May the Czech city of Plzeń announced its intention to become a centre for smart mobility by 2027.
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Berlin’s last Tatras
Friday 7 May marked the last day of Tatra operation in Berlin (Germany), when four two-car trains of KT4D ran from Marzahn depot.
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Biden administration outlines USD621bn in transport investment
Eight-year strategy to improve social mobility and address climate change announced on 31 March.
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Creating a UK light rail strategy
The urgent need for a clear, unified light rail policy for the UK was the rallying call at this year’s UKTram/LRSSB Summit.
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China: LRT’s new superpower
Adding 22 new tramway cities in the last 20 years, TAUT explores what we can learn from China’s
light rail revolution.
A intelligent future
With benefits for operators, passengers and the bottom line, the application of Artificial Intelligence and automation to public transport is a question of ‘when’ not ‘if’. Lanna Blyth digs a little deeper into the reasons why.
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Safety management on European tramways
David Walmsley reports on the findings of an international collaborative study on tramway safety and the success stories that have come from the final report.
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25 years of DART Light Rail
From a ‘starter line’ in June 1996 to today’s sprawling 150km (93-mile) network, DART Light Rail is one of the great success stories of the modern LRT era. TAUT explores how the network has helped to transform the way that North Texans travel, work, and live.
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Reimagining Metro Oostlijn
Maarten van Bremen describes the ten-year renovation of Amsterdam’s original metro line.
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‘Our future is fareless’
As LA Metro prepares to put its fare-free initiative before the board, outgoing CEO Phil Washington tells TAUT how he believes this will become the national norm in five to ten years’ time.
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Mauritius Metro: On track to Quatres Bornes
Oliver Doyle reports in words and pictures on the next phase of the new Mauritius LRT project.
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Powering trams (part two)
David Gibson concludes his two-part survey of modern LRT electrification, looking at some alternatives to the overhead wire.
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1000 not out… 83 years of campaigning
LRTA Chair Paul Rowen explores the vital role of the magazine in supporting the campaigning activities of the Association.
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Rail Live 2019
RAILLIVE!
5-7 March 2019
Bilbao Exhibition Center, Bilbao, Spain.
World Metro & Light Rail Congress / Rail Live Congress
Innovation. Technology. Performance.
read moreAPTA EXPO
Held just once every three years, APTA EXPO is the world’s largest showcase of technology, products, and services related to the public transportation industry.
read moreHeritage calendar highlights
A number of cities are to host tempting events for those interested in heritage tramway operations this year; among them Antwerp, the Rittnerbahn in Italy, and Zürich.
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SmartRail Europe
SmartRail Europe – 5-6 April 2017, Amsterdam – is the annual show for railway infrastructure managers, train operating companies, system and data integrators and technology suppliers to create the digital railway of the future.
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LightRail 2017 (Part of the World Metrorail Congress)
Innovation. Technology. Performance. For the world’s light rail & tram community and their partners.
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Get ready for the UITP Summit 2017, Montreal
On 15-17 May 2017 the international public transport community will come together in Montréal for the Global Public Transport Summit, the not-to-miss rendezvous for urban transport professionals.
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Global Light Rail Awards 2016
New UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport Paul Maynard told the Global Light Rail Awards on 5 October “you definitely have a supporter here today”.
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Ffestiniog Travel – 2017 dedicated tram tours
Tour operator Ffestiniog Travel has extended its escorted holiday programme to include more dedicated tram tours in the UK and Europe. It offers a chance to indulge your hobby within a relaxed, informative and organised holiday shared with fellow enthusiasts.
read moreSafeRail Congress
The 7th annual SafeRail congress is the only dedicated congress for all stakeholdersinvolved in the operational safety, digital and physical security on the US railroad andtransit network.
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