Latest Light Rail News
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Rowe Hankins Strengthens Commitment to Light Rail Innovation at the Focus on Light Rail Event 2025
Rowe Hankins strengthens its commitment to light rail innovation as sponsor and speaker at Focus on Light Rail 2025 in Leeds.
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Škoda Submits Formal Complaint Regarding Helsinki Tender Selection
Škoda has submitted a complaint to the Finnish Market Court after a procurement decision made by Helsinki Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd.
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AUS: Alstom Celebrates Opening of Maidstone Tram Depot & Arrival of New Trams
Alstom has celebrated the opening of Maidstone's new tram depot, as well as the arrival of its new fleet of G Class Trams.
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Škoda ForCity Plus 52T Trams Pass Type Approval and Homologation Process
Škoda's new ForCity Plus 52T trams designed for Prague have officially passed both the type approval and homologation process.
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CAF Celebrates Rollout of 1,000th Urbos Tram
CAF has announced the production and subsequent rollout of its 1,000th Urbos tram, which first began operations in 2010.
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Germany: Stadler to Test TINA Tram in Darmstadt
Stadler has announced a series of test runs of its TINA tram are set to take place in Darmstadt, Germany next week.
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LA Metro's A Line Extension to Pomona Now Operational
LA Metro has officially opened the A Line Extension: a 9.1-mile light rail section connecting Glendora to Pomona.
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Pandrol Celebrates 18 Years Of Collaboration With Madrid Metro
Pandrol celebrates 18 years of successful collaboration with the sustainable light rail system in Madrid, Metro Ligero Oeste.
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Netherlands: First Stadler TINA Tram Unveiled in The Hague
Stadler and HTM have presented the first of 62 new TINA trams for the Netherlands at a ceremony in The Hague.
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NJ TRANSIT to Take Over Operation of River LINE from Alstom
NJ TRANSIT is assuming direct responsibility for operating and maintaining the River LINE light rail system, taking over from Alstom.
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Edinburgh Council Invites Public Opinion on Tram Extensions
A new public consultation has been launched on the future development of an extension of Edinburgh's tram network.
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Embedding the Future: How Vector is Transforming Light Rail
Trelleborg discusses the challenges of rail encapsulation and the benefits of its Vector embedded rail system.
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Germany: New Škoda ForCity Plus 47T Trams Begin Operation in Cottbus
A fleet of new low-floor Škoda Group ForCity Plus 47T trams have now entered operation in Cottbus, Germany.
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First Light Rail Vehicle Arrives for Edmonton's Valley Line West
The first Light Rail Vehicle for Edmonton’s Valley Line West Light Rail Transit project has arrived in the city.
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Three Firms Shortlisted for Austin Light Rail Design and Construction Phase
Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has announced the three firms shortlisted to proceed to the RFP stage for the Austin Light Rail project.
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Interborough Express Brooklyn–Queens Rail Link Moves Into Design Phase
New York's Interborough Express (IBX) rail link has moved from planning to active development, with design and engineering work now underway…
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Sound Transit Advances Opening of Federal Way Link Extension
The Sound Transit Board has approved plans to advance the opening of the Federal Way Link Extension in the Seattle metropolitan area.
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Stadler to Supply 132 High-Floor Light Rail Vehicles for Cologne
Stadler has been commissioned to deliver 132 high-floor light rail vehicles for Cologne's transport operator, Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe (KVB)…
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UK: Hitachi Rail Signs 15-Year Supertram Renewal Agreement
Hitachi Rail has signed a new 15-year Technology Partner Framework Agreement with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).
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France: CAF Secures Order of 38 Urbos Trams for SMMAG
CAF has been awarded a new contract for the supply of 38 Urbos trams for the Grenoble Area Mobility Union (SMMAG).
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Germany: Škoda Group to Supply 30 Trams for Mainz
The Škoda Group has received an order for up to 30 trams for the city of Mainz, bringing its German presence to a total of 11 cities.
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New Trial to Offer Safety and Security Across Nottingham Tram Services
PCC Gary Godden, Nottinghamshire Police and Nottingham Express Transit (NET) are bringing a pilot safety scheme to NET services.
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Škoda Trams to Begin Public Operation in Frankfurt
A set of Škoda Group trams have been officially authorised to begin passenger operations in Frankfurt (Oder).
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Coventry University Supports Next Stage of Very Light Rail Project
Coventry University’s Research Centre for Future Transport and Cities is assessing public responses to the Coventry Very Light Rail project.