Latest Light Rail News
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Sound Transit Opens Light Rail Link Extension to Downtown Redmond
Sound Transit has officially opened the Downtown Redmond extension of its Link light rail system in Washington state.
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First OC Streetcar Vehicle Unveiled in Santa Ana, California
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has unveiled the first vehicle for the upcoming OC Streetcar system.
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Sound Transit to Construct West Seattle Link Extension
Sound Transit’s West Seattle Link Extension is moving forward, following federal approval that allows the project to enter the design phase.
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TfGM Begins Procurement for New £1.6 Billion Metrolink Contract
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has begun the procurement process for the next operating and maintenance contract for Metrolink.
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Norway: Stadler to Supply Signalling for Bergen Light Rail Expansion
Stadler has been contracted to supply signalling technology for the expansion of the Bybanen light rail network in Bergen, Norway.
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Ireland: Preferred Route Announced for Luas Cork Light Rail Line
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has published the Emerging Preferred Route (EPR) for the proposed Luas Cork light rail system.
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Coventry Very Light Rail Set for City Centre Demonstration
RailAdventure UK has been appointed to operate the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) vehicle during its upcoming city centre demonstration.
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Maryland Purple Line Begins Dynamic Testing
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has confirmed that dynamic testing is underway for the Purple Line's light rail vehicles.
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UK: KeolisAmey Begins New Eight Year DLR Contract
KeolisAmey has announced the continuation of its operation and maintenance for London's DLR network as part of a new eight-year contract.
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Stadler TRAMLINK Tram Presented in Potsdam
The first new TRAMLINK tram for Potsdam has been officially presented by ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam and Stadler Rail.
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AECOM Appointed for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project
AECOM has been selected as the lead designer for the final design phase of LA's East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project.
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Hitachi Rail and EASIER to Deliver Ticket Solution for Metro in West Africa
Hitachi Rail and EASIER have been selected to deliver a new ticketing solution for the first metro line in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
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Support Revealed for West Yorkshire Mass Transit Tram Network
Thousands of residents across West Yorkshire have expressed support for the proposed Mass Transit network for the region.
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Procurement Begins for Austin Light Rail Phase 1 Final Design and Construction
Austin Transit Partnership has commenced the procurement process for the final design and construction contract for Austin Light Rail Phase …
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UK: Work Begins on West Midlands Metro Extension Project
Work has begun on the £295 million West Midlands Metro extension as Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander puts the first spade to the ground.
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Canada: Light Rail Line to Extend into Downtown Brampton and Mississauga
Metrolinx will extend the Hazel McCallion light rail line into downtown Brampton, with a four-kilometre underground tunnel.
