LRT’s role in the Welsh rail revolution
KeolisAmey has unveiled bold plans for the Wales and Borders rail network and the development of the South Wales Metro, working in partnership with Transport for Wales.
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First UK tram-train reaches Parkgate
The final route testing phase for the UK’s tram-train pilot began on 5 June, with the first Stagecoach Supertram Citylink tram-train running to Rotherham Parkgate.
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Berlin tramway expansion proposals unveiled
Suggestions for German capital fuel debate on tram versus U-Bahn.
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Eversholt joins the Revolution VLR team
British rolling stock leasing company Eversholt Rail announced on 11 May that it has joined the consortium developing the Revolution Very Light Rail (VLR) vehicle.
read moreNew York’s radical subway upgrade masterplan
New NYCT President hopes to compress 40 years of work into ten years.
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Tramway operation resumes in Öskemen
The Kazakh city of Öskemen (Russian: Ust-Kamenogorsk) took over the legal entity of its tramway on 17 May.
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Tramlink begins search for automatic braking system
New overspeed controls to be brought in by 2019 in response to RAIB report
read moreMetrolink considers zone-based ticketing
A new four-zone ticketing system for Greater Manchester’s Metrolink network is under consideration, Transport for Greater Manchester announced on 21 May.
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Auckland transport plan includes light rail
New Zealand’s largest city to use LRT to double public transport usage.
read moreThree become one for German metre-gauge order
On 25 April Cottbus City Council (Germany) approved the joint procurement of 20 trams in co-ordination with the transport undertakings in Brandenburg an der Havel and Frankfurt/Oder.
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Tram automation: Possibilities and challenges
Mathieu Melenchon, System Engineering Manager for international consultancy SYSTRA, considers the challenges and opportunities of removing the human element from tramway operation.
read moreTaking our cities back from the private car
Bernard Tabary, Keolis’ International CEO, explains why the ‘Shared Mobility Principles for Livable Cities’ are vital in meeting the challenges of urban mobility.
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Hamburg’s green depot
Environmental standards are generally improving, but Hamburg’s new Billstedt depot should be ‘green’ – quite literally. TAUT reports.
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Moveable OCS systems
Furrer+Frey has been creating iconic OCS solutions for almost 100 years. Here, the company explains its moveable overhead conductor-rail system (MOCS), which offers safety and accessibility improvements alongside the capability to provide bespoke solutions for challenging scenarios.
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Free public transport: why not?
Head of Tallinn EU Office Allan Alaküla explains how Estonia is expanding its public transport system and curbing road traffic with the ultimate incentive – free rides.
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Victoria’s working museum
The final part of Mike Russell’s trilogy on tramcar preservation in Australia’s Melbourne area considers the collection at the operating museum site at Haddon.
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Connecting Canberra
TAUT outlines the transformational light rail project for Canberra, Australia.
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LRT Rolling Stock Excellence
Operating a light rail system efficiently is a daily challenge. Some of the UK and Ireland’s senior figures met in London in February to share their knowledge – and some secrets. Howard Johnston reports.
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Mechan: Faster, lighter, more frequent
Lindsey Mills, Sales Manager at Sheffield-based depot equipment specialist, Mechan, looks at how products will speed up servicing and simplify labour intensive tasks in the light rail industry.
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Melbourne’s iconic fleet comes full circle
Bendigo Tramways in Victoria, Australia, has been carrying out the restoration and refurbishment of Melbourne’s iconic City Circle fleet for a few years now, with the latest vehicle relaunched being 102-year old Tram no.7.
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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.
read moreSmartRail Europe
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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