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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

Škoda Group

Škoda Group

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

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.

Alstom

Alstom

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

Astronics

Astronics

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

Virtek Vision

Virtek Vision

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

News

Alstom to Supply Twelve Additional Trams to Zurich

Alstom to Supply Twelve Additional Trams to Zurich

Alstom is set to supply 12 Flexity trams to Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ).

TW20 Alstom Tram Commences Dynamic Testing in Île-de-France

TW20 Alstom Tram Commences Dynamic Testing in Île-de-France

The new TW20 tram supplied by Alstom has commenced dynamic tests in Île-de-France for operations on the T1 tramway.

Metrolinx Conducts First LRV Test Trips Along Finch West Route

Metrolinx Conducts First LRV Test Trips Along Finch West Route

Metrolinx has conducted the first on-rail test along the new Finch West route.

Île-de-France Mobilités Opens T3b Tramway Extension

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. 

Alstom Delivers New T1 Tram to Île-de-France

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.

Germany: 8 Additional LRVs Ordered for Dortmund

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.

Valley Metro Light Rail Extension Opens in Phoenix

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.

New York’s Interborough Express Project Moves Forward

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).

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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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