Light Rail · Trams · Tram-Trains

Light Rail / Tram Cars are both used for inner city travel via tram lines but light rail can be used as coupled trains. This page contains all the latest information, news, videos, images and articles on all aspects of Light Rail / Trams. You will also find a list of Light Rail / Tram Car Manufacturers & Suppliers from around the world.

Featured Suppliers

Siemens Mobility

Siemens, a single-source supplier and system integrator, combines all the expertise necessary for sustainable solutions in all areas of rail.

Suppliers

Virtek Vision

For over 30 years, Virtek has continued to be the global leader in laser projection and inspection systems for rail.

Yellow Window

Yellow Window is a multidisciplinary design agency with a strong expertise in rail, aiding mobility actors with their products & services.

Alstom

French multinational Alstom provides rolling stock, services and maintenance for the rail sector.

Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is a recognised world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment.

Siemens Mobility

Siemens, a single-source supplier and system integrator, combines all the expertise necessary for sustainable solutions in all areas of rail.

Škoda Group

Rolling Stock Manufacturer Škoda Group provides on-board systems for train operation and services for the modernisation of transport.

Astronics

Astronics provides comprehensive ATE and BTE based solutions for the test, support and repair of high value electronic LRUs and PCBs.

News

8 Apr 2024 | Infrastructure

Île-de-France Mobilités Opens T3b Tramway Extension

On 5 April, Île-de-France Mobilités commenced passenger services on the T3b tramway extension to Porte Dauphine in Paris.

4 Apr 2024 | Rolling Stock

Alstom Delivers New T1 Tram to Île-de-France

Alstom has delivered the first new TW20 tram for the T1 tramway line in Île-de-France to complete testing prior to passenger service.

14 Feb 2024 | Rolling Stock

Germany: 8 Additional LRVs Ordered for Dortmund

DSW21 has ordered eight additional light rail vehicles (LRVs) from HeiterBlick and Kiepe Electric for use in Dortmund, Germany.

1 Feb 2024 | Infrastructure

Valley Metro Light Rail Extension Opens in Phoenix

Federal, state and local leaders recently gathered to celebrate the inauguration of the Northwest Phase II extension of light rail in Phoenix.

18 Jan 2024 | Infrastructure

New York’s Interborough Express Project Moves Forward

Under Governor Kathy Hochul's direction, New York's MTA is set to initiate engineering work for the Interborough Express (IBX).

15 Jan 2024 | Infrastructure

Alstom to Build Infrastructure for Florence Tramway Line 4

The Municipality of Florence has selected Alstom to construct infrastructure for the Florence tramway Line 4 in Italy.

10 Jan 2024 | Rolling Stock

DPP Orders Up to 200 Škoda Trams for Prague

In Prague, Dopravní podnik hl. m. Prahy (DPP) has ordered 40 Škoda ForCity Plus Praha 52T trams, with the option for an additional 160 units.

4 Jan 2024 | Infrastructure

Saudi Arabia: Alstom to Deliver AlUla’s Catenary-Free Tramw...

Alstom has signed a contract with the Royal Commission for AlUla to deliver its battery-powered tramway line.

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Končar – Electric Vehicles Ltd. Rail Solutions

Today, KONČAR develops, manufactures, retrofits and maintains rolling stock for railway, industrial, regional and urban-suburban transport.

Bosch Engineering GmbH: Driver Assistance Systems

The Bosch tram collision warning system actively supports tram drivers in dangerous situations and increases passenger safety.

OMNIA for Network Rail: Edinburgh-Glasgow Improvement Programme

OMNIA by Gruppo Bonomi has been approved and tested by Network Rail for the electrification of railways in the whole UK district.

Rail Vision LRV Fact Sheet

Rail Vision’s LRV System is specifically designed to identify potentially dangerous situations in urban traffic, on the track or on station platforms.