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Biden administration outlines USD621bn in transport investment

Apr 27, 2021

Eight-year strategy to improve social mobility and address climate change announced on 31 March.

Further COVID-19 support given to TfL and English light rail

Apr 27, 2021

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.

Revisions get Québec City tram back on track

Apr 27, 2021

Route changes and greater integration for provincial capital tramway scheme.

Freight tram research in Karlsruhe and Frankfurt

Apr 27, 2021

The LogIKTram research initiative to explore moving city-based freight traffic from road to rail was launched on 1 March.

Honolulu costs spiral to USD12.4bn

Apr 27, 2021

Technical issues and potential route modifications may delay the full opening until 2031.

‘Fresh start’ for Auckland LRT plans

Apr 27, 2021

In a press conference on 31 March, New Zealand Transport Minister Michael Wood announced the formation of a new ‘Establishment Unit’ to restart work on the business case for Auckland’s light rail project.

HeiterBlick plans Europe’s first low-floor fuel cell tram

Apr 27, 2021

Leipzig-based manufacturer HeiterBlick has set up a team with Hörmann Vehicle Engineering in Chemnitz and Flexiva Automation & Robotik to develop a prototype for what is described as Europe’s first fuel cell tram.

Keolis joint venture wins in Dubai

Apr 27, 2021

Nine-year metro and tramway operations partnership with Mitsubishi are to start in September.

UITP launches Dauby scholarship programme for future transit leaders

Apr 27, 2021

UITP is to launch a scholarship course to develop future industry leaders from developing countries, in memory of its former Director of Rail, Laurent Dauby, who died suddenly at the end of 2019.

Canada’s eight-year transit fund plan

Mar 11, 2021

CAD5.9bn for ‘shovel-ready’ projects, then CAD3bn per year in permanent mobility funding.

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Features

Mauritius Metro: On track to Quatres Bornes

Apr 28, 2021

Oliver Doyle reports in words and pictures on the next phase of the new Mauritius LRT project.

Powering trams (part two)

Apr 28, 2021

David Gibson concludes his two-part survey of modern LRT electrification, looking at some alternatives to the overhead wire.

1000 not out… 83 years of campaigning

Apr 28, 2021

LRTA Chair Paul Rowen explores the vital role of the magazine in supporting the campaigning activities of the Association.

Mapping the route to success

Apr 28, 2021

Colin Robey explains how the UKTram Centre of Excellence is helping promoters develop their light rail plans.

Challenges of the past, present and future

Apr 28, 2021

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.

Powering trams – Electrification masterclass (part one)

Mar 11, 2021

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.

Europe has embraced trams – why haven’t we?

Mar 11, 2021

Alistair Gordon, CEO of Keolis’ UK and Ireland division, offers an unparalleled insight into the current challenges for public transport.

Lund: A new model for sustainability

Mar 1, 2021

Per Gunnar Andersson describes in detail the background to the development of Sweden’s newest tramway – a long-term investment in the city’s future.

Rerailing transit

Jan 18, 2021

A new administration. More emergency funding on the way. It’s time to live up to the other promises, explains Morgan Lyons.

UK heritage lines fight for survival

Dec 22, 2020

UKTram Heritage Tramway Committee Chair Geoffrey Claydon outlines the challenges faced by heritage tramways in their sustained struggle against the invisible enemy COVID-19, and also makes the case for further long-term support.

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Events

Celebrating success…. virtually

Dec 23, 2020

Global pandemic didn’t stop the sector recognising excellence and innovation.

COVID forces InnoTrans cancellation

Dec 23, 2020

The 2020 running of the world’s largest rail exhibition – held in Berlin biennially since 1996 – has been cancelled.

Rail Live!

Jan 16, 2020

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.