Houston transit services suspended due to flooding
Rainfall generated by Hurricane Harvey and its tropical storm aftermath saw the suspension of all transit service by Houston Metro (Texas) from Saturday 26 to Wednesday 30 August.
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Work begins on the Limmattalbahn
New metre-gauge tramway key in the agglomeration of the Swiss cantons of Zürich and Aargau.
read moreMidland Metro extension fully funded
The Department for Transport confirmed on 1 September that it is to provide GBP59.8m (EUR65m) towards the Edgbaston extension of the Midland Metro.
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Tallinn builds international connections
Estonian capital connects its tramway to the future Rail Baltica station and the airport.
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Private sector must support Indian metro projects for future funding
Modi government launches TOD initiative; India’s ‘Metro Man’ offers fierce criticism.
read moreUK tramway operators given draft ‘safety recommendations’ by RAIB
The UK’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published draft recommendations for UK tram operators in its latest update following the Sandilands crash on the London Tramlink network on 9 November 2016 that saw seven fatalities.
read moreJacobs USD3.3bn takeover of CH2M to create new global engineering giant
In the latest in a series of consolidation deals in the construction sector, on 2 August it was announced that Texas-based Jacobs Engineering is to take over rival CH2M in a USD3.3bn cash and shares deal.
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Kramatorsk trams make their final run
Kramatorsk closed its final route on 1 August, ending 80 years of tramway operation in the eastern Ukrainian city.
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The US Federal Transit Administration announced a proposal to remove “unnecessary procedures” that could hinder the formation of public-private partnerships for transport projects on 31 July.
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Tram and metro growth in Wuhan
The Chinese city of Wuhan welcomes its first tramline, while concurrent metro works continue at a rapid pace.
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The 12th UK Light Rail Conference
The 12th UK Light Rail Conference took place at the University of Manchester on 18-19 July, with over 260 delegates debating key issues on the future of the mode, and with presentations and panel debates on core strategic, technical and operational issues.
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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.
read moreAPTA EXPO
October 9-11, 2017 Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, Georgia, USA 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. With more than 800 exhibitors and 12,000+ attendees, APTA EXPO is the where innovation and technology converge to determine the future of public transit. APTA EXPO 2017 is a one-of-a-kind event that provides hands-on access to an unparalleled showcase of emerging industry products and services. EXPO also provides the perfect opportunity to connect with a global community of peers and thousands of decision makers in the public transportation industry. Register for EXPO today for free! Registration for EXPO is FREE and includes unlimited access to the expansive show floor as well as free educational sessions in the Learning Zoneson a wide variety of vital topics. Register now for... 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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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.
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