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March 25, 2024 | Light Rail

Sheffield light rail network returns to public control

Mayor promises investment in network and integration with buses.

March 18, 2024 | Track

Innovative light rail track has global potential

A prototype very light rail (VLR) trackform designed and being tested in Britain has the potential to revolutionise urban transport across the world. Mark Simmons discovers that the secret is in the concrete mix.

March 12, 2024 | Light Rail

Coventry vehicle demonstrates VLR potential

Patented track technology could be used in urban mass transit schemes across the globe.

March 10, 2024 | Light Rail

Netherlands starts legal action over cancelled light rail project

Dutch local governments sue Belgian counterparts over unilateral cancellation of cross-border line to Maastricht.

March 8, 2024 | Europe

Forza Italia!

Italy’s rail markets are in fine form, with construction of major new lines underway and several different types of traction and rolling stock on order. Mark Simmons delves into the IRJ Pro database to review current projects, together with the latest fleet orders and relevant tenders.

March 6, 2024 | Metros

New Turkish metro and light rail lines open

Revenue services started on the Narlıdere extension of the Izmir Metro on February 24, followed by the Sirkeci light rail line in Istanbul on February 26.

March 6, 2024 | Light Rail

Hydrogen LRV to be developed in Chemnitz

Europe’s first hydrogen-powered LRV is expected to start test running in 2026.

March 4, 2024 | Financial

Spanish manufacturers report positive 2023 results

CAF and Talgo report increases in annual revenue in 2023.

March 3, 2024 | Africa

Red Line opens in Lagos

First 27km of the Red Line light rail project opens to passengers.

February 28, 2024 | Policy

HS2 funding reallocated to local transport

British government announces £4.7bn originally allocated to the cancelled Manchester section of HS2 will be available for local transport projects including light rail.

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