Luxembourg Government to remove fares from public transport
A new coalition in Luxembourg aims to make public transport across tram, bus and train services free from 2020.
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Keolis selected as preferred operator for Odense tramway
Denmark’s second light rail system of the modern era is due to open in late 2020.
read moreEdinburgh Trams to take on maintenance role
Agreement has been given for Edinburgh Trams to take over responsibility for tramway maintenance from the City of Edinburgh Council.
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DLR to receive GBP291m to support housing growth
The UK has committed funds for new trains, a new station and depot enhancements.
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Trams return to El Paso
Rebuilt PCCs provide passenger services after an absence of 44 years.
read moreGuangzhou begins work on six new metro projects
A ceremony on 19 November launched work on six new metro lines in the capital of the Chinese province of Guangdong (population 11.5m), a CNY100bn (EUR12.77bn) plan that will add 111.7km (71 miles) and 67 stations by 2023.
read moreItaly’s Palermo confirms two new tramlines
Palermo city council has approved EUR426m plans for two new tramlines and two extensions to the existing network as well as new park-and-ride facilities.
read moreDelmar Loop opens amid falling ridership in St Louis
The ribbon-cutting for the USD51m Delmar Loop heritage tramline in St Louis (US) took place on 15 November, though public service was delayed due to a snowstorm.
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Stadler completes Polish JV takeover
Following the completion of CAF’s takeover of Solaris in September, on
20 November Stadler confirmed the purchase of the remaining 40% stake in the Stadler/Solaris light rail manufacturing joint venture established in 2017.
Work begins on Santa Ana Streetcar
The Orange County Transportation Authority held a ground-breaking ceremony for the Santa Ana Streetcar project (US) on 30 November.
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Köln: Private funding for public transport
Tobias Brauer and Martin Schiefelbusch examine the approach taken in the creation of a light rail connection to Köln’s developing Butzweilerhof and ask if this could be replicated elsewhere.
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Elegant overhead
Noel Dolphin of Furrer+Frey describes techniques for creating more appealing and less visually intrusive overhead power supplies.
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Supporting Hong Kong’s expansion
Ciril van Hattum explores the detail of 40 years of phenomenal development.
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Creating a tram-train standard
Could a homogenised approach to tram-train bring down costs? Germany’s VDV is hoping to achieve just that. TAUT talks to Andreas Heitland from engineering consultancy PROSE, which is working with VDV and lead partners VBK and AVG on the project.
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Firenze’s tramway renaissance
Alessandro Fantechi and Giovanni Mantovani explore the reintroduction of the tramway in this magnificent Italian city – and its continuing success and expansion.
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SIMOVE: A unique safety and efficiency tool
Metrotenerife offers an insight into its novel driving aid for light railways and trams as well as conventional trains: SIMOVE, a sophisticated tool that continuously supervises operations and helps to prevent accidents caused by excessive speed.
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Autonomous trams: Why? When? How?
Drawing on current thinking from across the industry, TAUT looks at the increasing role and complexity of driver assistance systems and how they are leading to greater automation of tram and LRV operation.
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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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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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