Tender 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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Melbourne tram collision highlights increasing accident statistics
Parkville crash injuries 14, while year-on-year incident figures are the worst in almost a decade.
read moreSpeed monitoring systems for London Tramlink?
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.
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Warsaw rolling stock orders draw worldwide bidders
Five suppliers have submitted bids to Tramwaje Warszawskie to deliver 123 new low-floor trams to the Polish capital, with the consortium of Stadler and Solaris submitting the lowest bid of PLN2.2bn (EUR525m).
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DLR launches fleet replacement programme
Docklands Light Railway Ltd (DLRL) has invited expressions of interest to supply and support up to 77 new light metro trainsets to replace the oldest rolling stock on the driverless East London network and cope with increased ridership.
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Valley Metro’s LRT and Streetcar orders
On 18 May the Board of Valley Metro Rail authorised rolling stock contract awards to Siemens and Brookville Equipment Corporation to support expansion of its light rail network that covers the Arizonan cities of Phoenix, Mesa and Tempe.
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Track management: repair or replace?
TAUT considers some of the day-to-day challenges of the tramway infrastructure engineer.
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Where art meets engineering
David Holt illustrates how good infrastructure design can be technically and financially efficient and aesthetically pleasing at the same time.
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L.A. light rail on the move
Since our summer 2016 visit to Los Angeles, plans for the new urban streetcar have moved forward considerably and the recrntly-approved Measure M sales tax will act as a significant project accelerator for many other LRT schemes. Vic Simons reports.
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Magdeburg still feels flooding pain
This city in Saxony-Anhalt has now largely completed repairs to major tramway damage caused in 2013 – but there is still no date for the last of them. Tony Streeter reports.
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Tram-trains to Rotherham edge ever closer…
As arguably the nation’s most high-profile light rail project, the UK’s tram-train pilot has been a long time coming. TAUT caught up with the project team to review progress.
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Phoenix light rail takes flight again
Following years of planning to develop a more complete transit network, the greater Phoenix area is moving from a single light rail line to a network with a new modern streetcar added to the mix. Vic Simons reports from the Valley of the Sun.
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Chemnitz: The model matures
City and regional authorities in eastern Germany are making huge strides with a trailblazing tram-train project. Tony Streeter provides an update.
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Ticketing’s crucial role in the passenger experience
Russell McCullagh examines the opportunities and challenges facing operators during a period of rapid technological change.
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Automatic for the people (part two)
TAUT continues its review of existing systems and new developments, with an overview of the opportunities and challenges presented by automated urban rail systems.
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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.
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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SmartRail Europe is the annual show for railway infrastructure managers, train operating companies, systemand data integrators and technology suppliers to create the digital railway of the future.
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Intermodal 2016
Can coherent and efficient integrated travel strategies be developed across all modes that satisfy all parties and bring us more in line with the needs of the passenger? TAUT reports from two days of debate in the UK city of Nottingham.
read moreLight Rail Awards celebrate global achievements
Ninth annual event welcomes 300 guests from across the industry.
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