Light Rail · Trams · Tram-Trains

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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 Mobility

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

Suppliers

Alstom

Alstom

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

Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility

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

Virtek Vision

Virtek Vision

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

Škoda Group

Škoda Group

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

Astronics

Astronics

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

News

LA Metro Gains Funding for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project

LA Metro Gains Funding for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Pr...

LA Metro has received an 893 million USD grant from the US DOT for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project.

US: S700 Light Rail Vehicles Rolled Out in Sacramento

US: S700 Light Rail Vehicles Rolled Out in Sacramento

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has launched its new S700 low-floor light rail vehicles, manufactured by Siemens Mobility.

Sweden: Alstom Delivers New Trams to Gothenburg

Sweden: Alstom Delivers New Trams to Gothenburg

Alstom has delivered the first of 60 M34 trams to Västtrafik in Gothenburg, Sweden, providing longer vehicles with more capacity.

Stadler to Present CITYLINK Tram-Train at InnoTrans 2024

Stadler to Present CITYLINK Tram-Train at InnoTrans 2024

At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler will present the first complete CITYLINK tram train for the 'VDV Tram-Train' project. 

City of Calgary Revises Plan for Green Line LRT

City of Calgary Revises Plan for Green Line LRT

Calgary City Council has approved a revised plan for Phase 1 of its Green Line LRT project to address rising costs. 

Hitachi Rail to Supply Battery-Powered Trams in Florence

Hitachi Rail to Supply Battery-Powered Trams in Florence

In Florence, Hitachi Rail has been contracted to supply 46 battery-powered trams and the necessary digital signalling to operate them.

Škoda Operates Autonomous Tram in Finland

Škoda Operates Autonomous Tram in Finland

Using its Smart Depot ecosystem in Tampere, Finland, Škoda Group has demonstrated a tram's capabilities to operate without a driver.

West Yorkshire Proposes Route Options for Mass Transit Network

West Yorkshire Proposes Route Options for Mass Transit Network

The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin has unveiled detailed route options for the region's future mass transit tram network. 

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Solutions for Modern and Sustainable Mobility

Solutions for Modern and Sustainable Mobility

Railway-News Magazine Issue 3, September 2022: Škoda - Solutions for Modern and Sustainable Mobility

A Reliable Partner in Sustainable Rail Solutions

A Reliable Partner in Sustainable Rail Solutions

Railway-News magazine Issue 3, September 2022: KONČAR Group – A Reliable Partner in Sustainable Rail Solutions.

Končar – Electric Vehicles Ltd. Rail Solutions

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

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 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.

Light Rail Solutions

Light Rail Solutions

PowerRail, an AAR M-1003 Certified Quality Company, proudly offers Light Rail Parts and Components.

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Videos

25 Years of Škoda Trams

25 Years of Škoda Trams

Tram Škoda ForCity Smart Bonn (41T)

Tram Škoda ForCity Smart Bonn (41T)

KONČAR Public Transport Vehicles

KONČAR Public Transport Vehicles

Gruppo Bonomi for High-Speed Rail

Gruppo Bonomi for High-Speed Rail

Gruppo Bonomi Corporate Video

Gruppo Bonomi Corporate Video

CAF – Your Way to Future Mobility

CAF – Your Way to Future Mobility

Together We Move

Together We Move

Siemens and Calgary Transit: Collaborating for Innovation

Siemens and Calgary Transit: Collaborating for Innovation

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