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Germany’s tram, light rail and metro rolling stock market: orders, options and tenders in 2026 von Rolf Hafke & Axel Reuther

The current overview as of 15 April 2026

As usual, the two authors present this compilation in the first half of the year. It dates back…


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From Vision to Reality: Lausanne’s New Tramway von Michael Levy

With the new tram line T1, the Swiss city of Lausanne is reintroducing a tramway system for the first time since 1964. At the weekend, …


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New X’Trapolis 2.0 commuter train launched in Melbourne von Michael Levy

On Monday, 4 May, the new X’Trapolis 2.0 electric multiple units entered passenger service in Melbourne for the first time. Developed…


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Class J metro trains enter passenger service on the Berlin U-Bahn von Erik Buch

30 April 2026 marked an important milestone for the Berlin U-Bahn: for the first time, a train from the new Class J fleet built by Stadler…


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Digital ticketing: Baden-Württemberg introduces price cap for CiCoBW von Michael Levy

With the introduction of a statewide price cap for the Check-in/Check-out system CiCoBW, Baden-Württemberg is taking a further step…


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A new concept for the tramway in Plauen von Erik Buch

The city of Plauen, located in the Vogtland region in the German Federal State of Saxony, has had an electric tram system since 1894. …


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Trolleybuses return to the streets of Innsbruck von Gunter Mackinger

Trolleybuses will return to the Austrian city of Innsbruck in 2029, starting this transition now. A firm order for the purchase of new…


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Following EU objection: No low-floor light rail cars from China for the new system in northern Lisbon von Erik Buch

The award of the major project for the new “Violet Line” (Linha Violeta) light rail system in northern Lisbon has taken a significant…


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MAN automates electric bus for pilot operation in Munich von Editorial | UTM

MAN Truck & Bus has reached a major milestone in the field of automated driving. Together with its technology partner ADASTEC, …


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Hydrogen Buses for Venice von Dirk Budach

Following the delivery of four pre-series vehicles in October 2022, the public transport operators AVM/ACTV (Azienda Veneziana …


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LES TRAMWAYS DES VILLES FRANÇAISES – ANNÉES 1960

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