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Austin Transit Partnership Selects Contractor for Light Rail Project

Austin Transit Partnership has selected Austin Rail Constructors as the construction contractor for the city’s first light rail system.

UK: Coventry to Trial Very Light Rail Network

Coventry City Council has approved a new demonstrator line for the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) network.

Metrolinx Line 6 Finch West Officially Begins Service

Toronto's latest rapid transit line, Line 6 Finch West, officially began running passenger services on 07 December.

Light Rail Extension to Link Seattle to Federal Way from 6 December

Sound Transit's passenger services will begin on the Link 1 Line extension to Federal Way in South King County, Washington, on 6 December.

Queensland Government Cancels Stage 4 of the Gold Coast Light Rail Project

The Queensland Government has confirmed it will not proceed with Stage 4 of the Gold Coast Light Rail (GCLR4) project.

Test Ride Bookings Now Available for Coventry Very Light Rail Demonstrator

Coventry City Council has opened online bookings for the public to test ride the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) system for the first time.

Austin Transit Partnership Announces Progress on Austin Light Rail

Austin Transit Partnership has announced significant progress on the Austin Light Rail project and will now host a series of public meetings…

AECOM to Deliver Austin’s First Light Rail System

Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has selected AECOM to serve as the delivery partner for Phase 1 of Austin's light rail transit system.

Canada: Metrolinx Commences Procurement for Hamilton LRT

In Ontario, Metrolinx has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) civil and utilities contract.

Canada: AECOM Selected as Design Partner for Edmonton's LRT Extension

AECOM has been subcontracted as the design partner to deliver Phase 1 of Edmonton’s Capital Line South Light Rail Transit Extension project.

Metrolinx Conducts First LRV Test Trips Along Finch West Route

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

Rail Track Monitoring: Minneapolis Light Rail Transit System Extension

Terracon successfully deployed wireless rail track monitoring on freight track adjacent to cut-and-cover construction with help from Senceiv…

Canada: AECOM to Deliver Extension for Eglinton Crosstown LRT

AECOM has been selected by Metrolinx to deliver a 9.2-kilometre extension for the upcoming Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) line.…

Canada: AECOM Wins Technical Advisor Contract for Hamilton LRT

Metrolinx has appointed AECOM to serve as the technical advisor for its Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) line in Ontario, Canada.

Crossrail to Share Expertise with Tel Aviv in New UK-Israel MoU

The UK Transport Secretary has signed a new partnership agreement with Israel to share expertise on large scale rail projects.

Thales Wins Third Light Rail Transit Contract in Taiwan

Thales has won a new contract for the future Ankeng Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Taiwan. Under the planning of the New Taipei City De…

27 Additional INNOVIA Metro 300 Trains for Kuala Lumpur

...announced that they will deliver an additional 27 BOMBARDIER INNOVIA Metro 300 trains for the Kelana Jaya Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line i…

Vehicle Testing Marks Major Milestone for O-Train Confederation Line

A major milestone in the O-Train Confederation Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project was celebrated as the first light rail vehicle (LRV) as…

Sydney Light Rail Construction Enters Next Phase

The progress of the Sydney light rail construction has entered the next phase, with the first sections of track being laid in Kensington on …

Calgary Publishes Green Line LRT Evaluation