Operators introduce face mask rules
Operators have been trialling a range of messaging and enforcement measures to ensure compliance in relation to the use of face masks from passengers.
read moreGermany confirms pandemic response funding
An emergency rescue package for local transport worth EUR2.5bn – part of a wider national stimulus deal of EUR130bn for 2020-21 – was announced by the German federal government on 3 June.
read moreNew York resumes service as new Subway fleet issues emerge
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) resumed full subway and bus service on 8 June as the city entered ‘Phase 1’ of its reopening after a mandated COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
read moreUS tightens rules on rolling stock procurement
New guidance has been issued to help transit agencies and manufacturers understand the prohibitions on FTA-funded rolling stock procurements contained in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
read morePurple Line contractor to leave the project?
The consortium building Maryland’s Purple line light rail project has said it is to exercise an exit clause in its contract in a dispute over unpaid compensation related to delays.
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US commits a further USD891m to transit projects
The latest FTA funding round covers 12 schemes.
read moreUITP data predicts EUR40bn losses for operators
Eighty city transport leaders and manufacturers have signed an open letter that calls upon European institutions to prioritise urban transport in the economic recovery programme from the COVID-19 crisis.
read moreLate-hour deal keeps London moving
Mayor warns that emergency funding package is a ‘sticking plaster’ amid GBP3bn shortfall.
read moreUK increases emergency public transport funding
In late May the UK Government announced that it wanted to see public transport provision increase – alongside its message that such modes should only be used in the absence of alternatives.
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Byford confirmed as TfL Transport Commissioner
Andy Byford was confirmed as London’s new Transport Commissioner on 27 May.
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Redefining the Nantes tramway
Design agency RCP has worked on many urban transport projects in France, specialising in detailed examination of the passenger experience to deliver high-quality, attractive and sustainable solutions.
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Jerusalem LRT: Meeting the COVID-19 challenge
Reuven Levy of Connect Jerusalem details the potential plans for shutdown and recovery of the city’s successful LRT system.
read moreLearning lessons for the future
Alistair Gordon, CEO of public transport operator Keolis UK, explains why light rail can no longer be of lower strategic importance to our transportation networks.
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Tramway crossings
TAUT talks to industry experts to explore the key design considerations for one of the most important tramway interfaces.
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Zaragoza: A test bench for the future
Marcos Espanol of Tranvía Zaragoza explains the operations and maintenance regimes of the city’s unusual twin-depot layout.
read moreMaking tramway delivery quicker and more cost-efficient
Colin Robey describes the current and future work of the UKTram Centre of Excellence – the ‘one-stop-shop’ for future tramway scheme promoters.
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New tramways for 2020
Michael Taplin looks at the prospects for new tramway openings this year, with new lines around the world due to open – and a few hanging over from 2019.
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What’s your tramway really worth?
Reg Harman offers a short critique of the current planning and development processes for UK light rail schemes.
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Tram-train: Making new connections
Philippe Bernard and Derek Small from SYSTRA, and Stephen Ware from TSP Projects, a SYSTRA company, examine the benefits of tram-train with case studies from France and the UK.
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Towards ‘intelligent infrastructure’
Clive Pennington and Olga Evstafyeva of Amey share some insights into how technology has the power to transform light rail operations and maintenance strategies.
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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.
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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