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Two new Monorail systems officially opened: São Paulo and Cairo by Jens Bernhardt

In recent days, inauguration ceremonies for new elevated monorail lines have taken place in two locations outside Europe. They serve…


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After only 10 years of service: Closure of Washington DC Streetcar by Jens Bernhardt

Over the past 20–25 years, many countries around the world have introduced modern low-floor tram systems as a contemporary form of …


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Augsburg: Stadler Tramlink receives approval and enters passenger service by Jens Bernhardt

Following the completion of the approval process, the Technical Supervisory Authority (TAB) of Stadtwerke Augsburg (swa) has granted…


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First section of the Munich Tram-Westtangente started service – as new Line 14 by Jens Bernhardt

At just 1.5 km in length so far, the new line along Fürstenrieder Straße in Munich may be short, yet it marks a significant step forward…


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German Federal Ministry of Transport awards funding approvals for a further 1,900 electric buses – new funding call planned by Jens Bernhardt

At the “Climate-Friendly Buses” („Klimafreundliche Busse“ – BUSKON 2026) conference in Berlin, Federal Minister of Transport…


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More tram service for Marseille: Two more prolongations of the T3 line by Jens Bernhardt

Marseille is celebrating: yesterday, 7 January 2026, the first section of the long-awaited extension of the T3 tram line went into …


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Bhopal: Another new metro system in India by Jens Bernhardt

The Indian city of Bhopal, with a population of 3.4 million, is now also a metro city: The first section of the Bhopal Metro, also known…


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Will PESA save Leipzig-based HeiterBlick GmbH? by Jens Bernhardt

There is light on the horizon for Leipzig-based tram manufacturer HeiterBlick: since insolvency proceedings were opened in spring…


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Chemnitz: Delivery of the first eCitylink by Jens Bernhardt

In March 2022, the German public transport entity Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (VMS) ordered 19 new eCitylink light rail vehicles…


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Ústí nad Labem and Ostrava: Framework agreements for up to 46 new Škoda battery trolleybuses by Jens Bernhardt

Škoda Group has signed two important supply contract for battery-trolleybuses in the Czech Republic – up to 46 units will go to Ústí …


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