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.
read moreFurther COVID-19 support given to TfL and English light rail
Further emergency coronavirus funding worth around GBP300m (EUR352m) has been agreed by the UK Government for Transport for London (TfL) and light rail systems in England.
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Revisions get Québec City tram back on track
Route changes and greater integration for provincial capital tramway scheme.
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Freight tram research in Karlsruhe and Frankfurt
The LogIKTram research initiative to explore moving city-based freight traffic from road to rail was launched on 1 March.
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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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Mapping the route to success
Colin Robey explains how the UKTram Centre of Excellence is helping promoters develop their light rail plans.
read moreChallenges of the past, present and future
UITP Secretary General Mohamed Mezghani reflects on the history of tramways and light rail, while also looking to a bright future for their role in city transport.
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Powering trams – Electrification masterclass (part one)
David Gibson begins his introduction to tramway electrification, making the case for more simplification and better integration, rather than full replacement, of the overhead contact system.
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Europe has embraced trams – why haven’t we?
Alistair Gordon, CEO of Keolis’ UK and Ireland division, offers an unparalleled insight into the current challenges for public transport.
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Celebrating success…. virtually
Global pandemic didn’t stop the sector recognising excellence and innovation.
read moreCOVID forces InnoTrans cancellation
The 2020 running of the world’s largest rail exhibition – held in Berlin biennially since 1996 – has been cancelled.
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Rail Live!
Rail Live! is now firmly positioned as one of the world’s most exciting rail events. This event brings top tier leaders of the rail industry together to discuss topics critical to future developments in the premium conference, alongside an action-packed exhibition which attracts the full rail supply chain.
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European Light Rail Congress 2021 – Zaragoza
The European Light Rail Congress brings together leading opinion-formers and decision-makers from across Europe for two days of debate around the role of technology in the development of sustainable urban travel.
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Your night to shine?
The Global Light Rail Awards is tomorrow (2 October) – will this be your night to shine? Join the industry in celebrating light rail excellence and innovation over the past 12 months.
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AssessTech to speak at this year’s EU Light Rail
AssessTech are speaking at this year’s EU Light Rail on the importance of competence management for safety within light rail.
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UITP Global Public Transport Summit
After almost 130 years, the UITP Global Public Transport Summit is the world’s biggest event dedicated to sustainable mobility.
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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.
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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.
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