TRIAL passenger operation on the second tram line in the Chinese city of Suzhou commenced on August 25 with six days of free travel on the 18.5km Suzhou New District Line 2. Full operation began on August 31.
THE Mayor of New York City Mr Bill de Blasio announced on August 30 that his administration will move forward with the development of the Brooklyn Queens Connector (BQX) light rail project following the completion of a two-year feasibility study.
SONGJIANG Tramway has awarded a joint venture between Shanghai Shentong Metro Group (51%) and Keolis’ Chinese joint venture, Shanghai Keolis (49%), a five-year contract to operate and maintain the 31km Shanghai Songjiang Tramway.
NUREMBERG Transport Company (VAG) has received two modern LRVs on loan from Munich and Krakow as it prepares to launch a tender for up to 85 new vehicles.
AFTER a month of intensive testing, Denmark’s Ministry of Transport, Building and Housing granted final approval on August 24 for the extension of Aarhus light rail services to Lisbjergskolen and Odder.
THE municipal government of Sorocaba, Brazil, issued a public call for proposals on August 7 seeking companies interested in conducting preliminary reports for the implementation, operation and maintenance of a light rail line in the city.
