Škoda to deliver its first trams with anti-collision system to Bergamo
Škoda Group has secured a contract to deliver 10 trams to the city of Bergamo, Italy. They will be the first trams from the company to feature an anti-collision system, and includes three years of...Read more
Edinburgh Tram project launches much anticipated extension
This week, Edinburgh’s eagerly anticipated new tram route, connecting the city centre with the northern suburb and former fishing community of Newhaven, finally opened. The first revenue-earning service commenced on 7 June at noon. The...Read more
The role of elastomer solutions in rail in reducing vibrations
The challenges of embedding rail infrastructure in modern high-traffic settings are numerous – from limiting shocks and vibrations to mitigating damage to surrounding superstructures. German profile and sealing specialist Sealable is one company tackling these...Read more
First tram runs on new West Midlands Metro route in England
Testing and commissioning of a new tram line is underway in Wolverhampton, in the English West Midlands. The first run along the new alignment (4 April) has seen trams back in Wolverhampton as the City...Read more
Edinburgh Tram operator fully recruited for Newhaven Line
The original recruitment drive for the Edinburgh Trams attracted over ten thousand applicants. So it comes as no surprise that the operators of the system in Scotland’s capital city have announced that the forthcoming extension...Read more
Edinburgh trams make historic move
Edinburgh Trams have made history for the right reasons, for once. A test run saw the first guided rail vehicle to traverse Leith Walk in 66 years. History was made on Monday night (13 March),...Read more
Edinburgh trams extension opening finally announced
The long awaited next phase of Edinburgh’s tram line now has a date for opening. Citizens of Scotland’s capital have marked their diaries for 21 June this year. Finally they will be able to ride...Read more
Dutch government earmarks billions for investment in rail
The Dutch government will channel close to 3.5 billion euros towards new rail and other public transport infrastructure projects in the current decade. The investment package is aimed at increasing mobility options, new lines and...Read more
Czech rolling stock manufacturer Škoda opens branch in Italy
Škoda Transportation Group opened an office of its new subsidiary in Florence, Italy, on Friday 28 October in a bid to strengthen its position on the international market. The company sees similarities between the Czech...Read more
Swiss start-up trials active steering technology for trams and trains
Zurich-based start-up Traila has unveiled a prototype active steering system for trains and trams. Using this system, the company aims to reduce noise, wear and harmful fine dust emissions.Read more
‘We protect trains in a way that benefits the overall appearance’
Partner contentIf a train approaches that it is pristine condition, it can mean a few things: it is brand new or it has been washed. However, it can also mean that a protective film has been...Read more
Belgium pulls the plug on cross-border tram to the Netherlands, to the dismay of the Dutch
Not a new tram connection, but electric buses should improve public transport between Hasselt (Belgium) and Maastricht (the Netherlands). At least, that is what the Flemish government decided, though their Dutch colleagues are not too...Read more
Germany’s 9-euro public transport ticket on sale
The 9-euro, flat-fee public transportion card for use in Germany in June, July and August went on sale on Monday. From June 1 onwards, the ticket will allow travellers to make unlimited use of all...Read more