Latest Light Rail News
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CAF to Supply New Tram Fleet for Rome
Public transport operator, ATAC S.p.A., has awarded CAF a framework contract for the supply of a new tram fleet in Rome.
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UK: Eversholt Rail Funds New Revolution Very Light Rail Vehicles
Eversholt Rail has ordered three Revolution Very Light Rail (RVLR) vehicles from Transport Design International (TDI) for passenger trials.
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Coventry Very Light Rail Commences Track Testing
The Coventry Very Light Rail project has commenced vehicle testing on a track at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre in Dudley.
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First Light Rail Vehicle Arrives in Greater Copenhagen
The first of 29 new Siemens Mobility trains for Copenhagen's light rail project has been delivered to Glostrup, Denmark.
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West Midlands Metro Extension to Start Service in Wolverhampton
TfWM has announced that passenger tram services on the West Midlands Metro extension in Wolverhampton will start on 17 September.
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ZÖLLNER Takes Part in the Light Rail Revolution
ZÖLLNER joins the light rail revolution and presents safety technology for light and urban rail at the UK’s largest Light Rail Conference.
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US: Plan Approved for Phase 1 of Austin Light Rail Project
The Austin Transit Partnership, Austin City Council and CapMetro have approved the first phase of the Austin Light Rail project.
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DB ESG to Deliver Tram Safety Improvement Programme in Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has appointed DB ESG to deliver the tram safety improvement programme for its Metrolink service.
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LA's Regional Connector Light Rail Line to Open 16 June
LA Metro has announced that the Regional Connector light rail transit project will officially open to the public on 16 June.
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Coventry Very Light Rail Test Track Installed at Whitley Depot
Coventry Very Light Rail has completed construction on a new test site for its unique track system at Coventry City Council’s Whitley Depot.
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UK: WMCA Funds Coventry Very Light Rail Demonstration
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has confirmed the first instalment of its 72 million GBP investment in Coventry Very Light Rail.
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New York Governor Announces Interborough Express Light Rail Project
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New York's Interborough Express service will be constructed as a light rail line.
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Massachusetts’ Green Line Medford Branch Extension Opens
The Medford Branch of the Green Line Extension has entered service, following the opening of the Union Square Branch earlier this year.
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Los Angeles Metro Approves Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Route
Los Angeles Metro has approved route for the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Project, which will extend the Metro L (Gold) light rail line…
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US: Groundbreaking Celebrated for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project
Advanced utility work has begun on the first segment of the East San Fernando Valley light rail project in Los Angeles County.
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Jewers Open the Doors to the Qatar 2022 World Cup
Rumaillah Warehouse Equipment WLL has installed thirty sets of Swift-SEW automatic bi-folding doors for the new LRT depot complex in Qatar.
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Calgary Receives Mock-Up of New Green Line LRV
The City of Calgary has unveiled a mock-up of the new low-floor Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) that will operate on its Green Line.
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Portugal: Alstom to Supply Signalling for Metro do Porto Yellow Line Extension
Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply the signalling systems for the Metro do Porto yellow line extension in Porto, Portugal.
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Alstom Study Advocates for the Development of Urban Rail in Africa
Alstom has published a study entitled, 'The Role of Urban Rail in Sustainable Africa,' with EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services.
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US: AECOM JV Selected for New Jersey's GCL Light Rail Project
AECOM's SJTP will provide engineering and project management services with STV Incorporated for the GCL Light Rail project in New Jersey.
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Arup-Aurecon Alliance to Design Auckland Light Rail
An Arup-Aurecon alliance has been selected as the preferred bidder to plan and develop the future Auckland Light Rail network.
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Coventry Very Light Rail to Boost Urban Connectivity
At the Future Mobility Showcase Day hosted by WMGC, Coventry City Council presented its ongoing Coventry Very Light Rail Project.
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UK: Light Rail Safety and Standards Board Supporting Improvements in Safety says ORR
The Office of Rail and Road believes the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board is supporting safety in the light rail and tram sector.
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Light Rail Systems Can Help Urban Areas Recover Post-Pandemic
A new report says that protecting light rail services is key to ensuring towns and cities recover from the impact of Covid-19.