G:link phase two nears completion
Construction of the 7.3km (4.5-mile) second stage of the G:link light rail system in Gold Coast, Australia, is now 90% complete.
read moreSidi Bel Abbès opens for business
Algeria’s fourth modern tramway in the last seven years launches passenger services on 25 July.
read moreRuhrbahn ready to launch
The transport companies in the German cities of Essen (EVAG) and Mülheim (MVG) complete the final stage of their long-planned merger into Ruhrbahn GmbH on 1 September.
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Luxembourg begins tram trials
The first dynamic tests on Luxembourg ‘s new tramway took place on 12 July on Blvd Kennedy in Kirchberg.
read moreCAF’s UK expansion continues with South Wales factory
CAF is to create a new GBP30m (EUR33.5m) rolling stock manufacturing facility in Newport (South Wales), partly financed by a GBP3m (EUR3.5m) grant from the Welsh Government.
read moreTender announced for Munich S-Bahn operator
Bavarian Railway Company (BEG) has published a tender for a contract to operate the Munich S-Bahn from December 2019.
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Metrolink remembers 22 May attacks
Metrolink tram 3022 has been named ‘Spirit of Manchester’ and given a special livery that pays tribute to the incredible response of the communities across Greater Manchester following the terrorist attack at Manchester Arena on 22 May.
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Tramlink looks at speed monitoring systems
Transport for London is “seeking to conduct an early market engagement exercise in advance of a potential procurement process” for Automatic Vehicle Speed Monitoring Device equipment for Tramlink.
read moreSeoul unites operation of major metro lines
May 31 saw formal completion of the merger of the South Korean capital’s metro operators, announced last year.
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Strukton signs Chinese rolling stock partnership
The rolling stock division of Dutch firm Strukton Rail has signed an agreement with Chinese-based SICC Co. for the creation of a joint venture to develop and deliver propulsion and auxiliary systems for the growing Chinese rail market.
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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.
read moreLight Rail Awards celebrate global achievements
Ninth annual event welcomes 300 guests from across the industry.
read moreAmbitious plans in the Eurasian region for 2023 deadline
High-level speakers from the region’s top operators will be discussing the developments and solutions for the rail industry in the Eurasia region at SmartRail Eurasia in Istanbul on 26-27 January 2016.
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Ffestiniog Travel – dedicated tram holidays
Ffestiniog Travel has been organising rail holidays since 1974, and for 2015 is running two special-interest tram holidays.
read moreUK Light Rail Awards 2014
‘Light rail is a success story in the UK that needs to be replicated in more cities’, UK Minister of State told those assembled at the UK Light Rail Awards.
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SmartRail Asia
The SmartRail Asia team have worked with Thailand’s number 1 railway publication,ThaiTRANS to put together an official SmartRail Asia magazine packed with interviews and features with some of the leading industry figures within the Asian rail industry. With so much investment in South East Asian rail, this magazine will uncover the latest opportunities and new projects profiled at the SmartRail Asia show later in the year. In this edition, we speak to: Ms. Soithip Traisuth, Permanent Secretary for Transport, Thailand Mr. Yongsit Rojsrikul, Governor, Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand Mr. Jamroon Tungpaisarnkit, Chairman, SRT Electrified Train Co., Ltd. Download the magazine SmartRail Asia will host over 3,000 visitors and a high-level congress for a maximum of 250 railway and government executives in Bangkok this November. Further local partnerships with associations such as Thai Electrical & Mechanical Contractors Association (TEMCA) have been established by the event, which is also co-located with The Engineering Institution of Thailand (EIT)’s Engineering Expo 2014, and Securtech ASEAN 2014. SmartRail Asia is set to be: “The most important gathering of consultants, contractors and engineers in the region this year.” – Ali Adam, Advisory Committee member and Chairman, Arcadia Engineering Make sure that you do not miss out and book your free exhibition pass today. Click here to register. All Tramways and Urban Transit readers are entitled to a 15% discount. To claim, please enter TRAM15 when registering. Click here to learn more:... read more