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Schweizer Electronic is the market leader in Europe for on track automated protection on busy railways for both passenger and freight lines
Overview Aberdeen City Council is carrying out a transport study to investigate problems and opportunities along the A92 corridor (Anderson Drive and the Parkway) between Bridge of Don and Bridge of Dee, with a particular focus on walking,...
The study will take cognisance of the opening of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route and the desire to ‘lock in’ local benefits, including opportunities for improving local connectivity, as identified in the Roads Hierarchy, agreed...
Trunk Road 1. Why Trams? There is a need for a top-level step change on who uses our roads! Is it only exclusively rubber wheeled vehicles or as just over a generation ago, steel on steel in the road? The excessive use of the former which...
Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub: vision and business case for establishing scalable renewable hydrogen supplies in the city 2022
The growth of the cruise market is supported by the growth in both the number and size of cruise ships. It is however expected that the majority of cruise ships in use by 2015 will be too big to dock in Aberdeen Harbour. Cruise Market...
Emission limits for tyres and brakes: tyres and brakes shed particulate matter (microscopic pieces of material) as they wear. Euro 7 will set limits for how much brake dust and tyre particles can be produced by rubber wheeled vehicles...
Direct access to the City Centre (Union Square). Link to the Railway Station and Bus Station. Frequent and flexible Service. Additional timings for Cruise Liner’s arrivals and departures A clean and Green Gateway Tourist and City...
Hydrogen trams are a sustainable form of transport to enable Aberdeen Port to become Scotland's premier net zero port, offering world class facilities and services at the heart of the nation's energy transition efforts.
The Government’s Clean Air Strategy (CAS) committed to the setting of a new ambitious, long term target to reduce the population’s exposure to PM2.5 and also committed to reducing the number of people affected by levels of PM2.5 that...
A 2014 report commissioned by Berlin’s regional parliament found that 58% of traffic space was devoted to cars, even though only a third of journeys on Berlin streets (and only 17% within the S-Bahn ring) were made by car. Only 3% was...
Had the new WHO air quality guideline for PM2.5 of 5 µg/m3 been attained across the EU-27 in 2019, then this would have delivered a reduction in premature deaths of at least 72% compared with 2005 levels.
Air pollution is a major cause of premature death and disease and is the single largest environmental health risk in Europe. Heart disease and stroke are the most common reasons for premature deaths attributable to air pollution, followed...
this is a problem we need to discuss more, partly as it leads to premature deaths – every year, up to 64,000 of all premature deaths are associated with air pollution, with up to 40,000 premature deaths linked to exposure to particulates...
This is a problem we need to discuss more, partly as it leads to premature deaths – every year, up to 64,000 of all premature deaths are associated with air pollution, with up to 40,000 premature deaths linked to exposure to particulates...
The aim of the project is to create sustainable public transport infrastructure that supports residential growth either side of the Thames and provides excellent connections to places of work, recreation, retail, and health facilities –...
UK Government blocks release of CO2 figures behind transport plan DfT refuses to publish emission figures, which campaigners say could make new road projects unviable
Q. Why are the UK Government/DfT blocking the release of CO2 figures behind transport plan TramForward: “DfT refuses to publish emission figures, which campaigners say could make new road projects unviable and not acceptable in a modern...
TramForward The purpose of the law is to significantly lower the cost of clean hydrogen technologies. The funding is a vital part of the Administration’s comprehensive approach to hastening the widespread use of clean H2, and it is...
The government has promised to look at how light rail can give commuters around the country reliable and clean transport options. But a new scheme hasn’t opened since 2004. Rob Merrick explains why we can’t get them up and running
The Welsh Liberal Vice Chair, All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group, Jenny Randerson RIP Democrat politician Jenny Randerson has died at 76.
The UK Infrastructure Bank is a new, government-owned policy bank, focused on increasing infrastructure investment across the United Kingdom. Our mission is to partner with the private sector and local government to increase infrastructure...
The All-Party Parliamentary Climate Change Group runs events and activities in parliament with the purpose of advancing understanding of policy issues surrounding climate change and enabling cross-party discussion and action on climate...
The APPG on Hydrogen provides a forum for MPs and Peers to engage with leading businesses and organisations that are working to enable the UK to meet its decarbonisation targets through the implementation of hydrogen projects, and to...
June 2020 Hydrogen Report; Although this reports fails to include the use of this fuel for Light Rail and Trams ,a serious omission, it is none the less a significant report that by using steel on steel vehicles, will significantly move...
The session will now take place on Monday April 25 at 4pm, in person in the Houses of Parliament, exact venue to be confirmed shortly. This session will focus on hydrogen production and energy security, discussing the scope and ambition...
MPs and Peers 4 Clean Air Air pollution is an issue that affects everyone and therefor the drive for cleaner air has strong support from all parties and representatives from all corners of the UK. MPs can join by emailing the Chair of...
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group - Highlights of the Story, Achievements and Ambitions so far: - Dec 2019 v.11
In recent years, the Department for Transport has provided funding to extend existing light rail systems in operation in a number of our cities. We have also been working closely with UK Tram and the sector in reducing the costs of systems...
Andrew Jones has been appointed as the transport minister responsible for Light Rail following the sudden resignation by Jo Johnson. The All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group welcomes Andrew back to this post Nice to see you again
Transport-led projects in the British rust belt need to foster cross-sector initiatives such as educational opportunities, a new report from one of the UK's largest transport groups has argued. The Urban Transport Group, which represents...
Ottawa is in the middle of a conversion away from a very successful Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network known by its marketing name, The Transitway, towards a Light Rail Transit Network known as the O-Train. The remaining BRT System will feed...
The Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA) welcomes the news that the Government has at last acknowledged the importance of brake, tyre and road surface wear as a major factor in traffic pollution (Defra/DfT-Call for evidence: brake, tyre...
At Last: after years of campaigning and lobbying, UK Government has recognised the road/tyre dust transport corridor pollution and wants a consultation @ https://consult.defra.gov.uk/airquality/brake-tyre-and-road-surface-wear Call for...
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Fourth Report of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Fourth Report of the Environmental Audit Committee, Third Report of the Health and Social Care Committee, and Second Report of the Transport Committee of Session 2017–19
Tiny magnetic particles produced by car engines, road surface, tyres and brakes can travel into the human brain and may trigger Alzheimer's disease, scientists have warned.
Urban air in much of Europe is not fit to breathe, and vehicles, especially diesel cars and buses, are the principal cause. High levels of particles, nitrogen oxides and unburned fuel create a cocktail of harmful pollution that is breathed...
Due to interest generated by the Transport Select Committee and others, this report has been retrieved from our archives. An updated report will appear shortly
Government Transport Policies are killing us: - All governments have tried to sell us the low cost options of more efficient roads, cars, buses and trucks etc., but the evidence shows that these do not work on the scale now needed and...
Mr Jones commented following his appointment: “We all know that transport is one of the most significant factors supporting economic growth. Ensuring that people are able to move from place to place easily and that goods can get from...
“Oslo PM Report” A Summary About Particulate Matters from Passenger Transport In Oslo, ("Svevestøv fra persontransport i Oslo. En beregning av mengder og kostnader"), By Otto Andersen
Jon Lamonte FCILT, Chief Executive at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) delivered this speech to the CILT Greater Manchester Group in 2014. He discussed the latest transport developments and achievements in the North West of England...
Technical - Kletterwiechen - An above surface crossover
TramTrain - Kassel
Technical - Carbon Report 2030
Technical - A Low Cost British designed wheel - Needs funding for further development
Technical - A mode cost comparison - Canadian Study November 2009
Austerity - Starter Lines - article
Light Hearted - Who needs low floor cars
Role of Light Rail & Tramways - Cities
Article Re-Invigorating Local Transport Provisions
Public Inquiry - pteg final report 15 Feb 2010
Do We Need Heavyweight Track? The cost of implementing British tramways has escalated over the years. It has become established that street track has to be laid on substantial concrete foundations, and that all utilities have to be...
Bus use in UK is only holding up because of growth in London - London used to account for 20% of UK bus ridership, these days its 44%, but bus growth in London has levelled off - ridership in the Metropolitan counties is falling - despite...
A report by the Campaign for better transport organisation UK cities bottom of Europe for car dependency 29 September 2011 New research published by Campaign for Better Transport reveals that UK cities are among the most car dependent in...
In 2011/12, there were 204 million passenger journeys on light rail and tram systems in England, the highest annual figure recorded and continuing the upward trend of recent years.
Low Cost Tramways - Do streetcars really beat buses in capacity and costs?
Improving competition and cutting costs Providing viable, reliable transport infrastructure is an essential element of any modern nation and is a fundamental requirement if countries are to grow and meet current and future financial...
Pollution & Health, 30,000 dead in 2008
Using this technology, it should be possible to achieve vehicle a weight of 10 Tonnes per 100 passenger capacity, with traction energy consumption of 0.5KWh / Km. The aim should be also to get cost down to that of buses on a similar...
Lord Berkeleys debate 14th June 2010 A massive Air Quality Fine for the UK
Air Pollution - Time for the UK to clean up its' act
The cost, constraints and lack of planning meant that tram in the British Isles was poorly equipped to respond to changes in society. These weaknesses caused tramcar in Britain to disappear much earlier than in the rest of Europe, some...
TramForward is disappointed with the Department for Transport’s latest publication Decarbonising Transport: Setting the Challenge. Apart from a passing reference to the expansion of Manchester Metrolink, there is no mention of the role...
The All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group (APPLRG) has called upon the Secretary of State for Transport, The Right Hon. Grant Shapps, to instigate a major change in the structure of the Department for Transport (DfT) to give greater and...
Current Active Members 2020 - 2021
Aims: Promote a wider, informed conversation and debate about the prospect of ULR-VLR emerging as a public transport game-changer during the next few years. Support tram campaigns groups to take full account of ULR-VLR’s...
Basildon (The “City”) of South Essex with key rail station. Basildon Hospital – Major general hospital. Corringham – new housing and rail station proposed (Land Value Capture). DP World London Gateway Port – Part of Thames...
Bath MP Wera Hobhouse and Bath Trams are hosting a conference on the re-introduction of Trams for Bath as a solution to the congestion and pollution issues, as a stimulus to Bath's economy by facilitating shoppers and workers entering the...
A gathering of the UK leading specialists
At a meeting Bath and Bristol Trams Wednesday night, Mark Shelford, BANES cabinet member for Transport reported that funding had been secured from WECA of £1.95 m for the Bristol mass transit study to develop the feasibility and business...
The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) was set up to oversee the build, launch and operation of a new Very Light Rail (VLR) national innovation centre, to be built in Dudley. Our vision is to positively transform...
“Interesting and thought provoking. I am sure that the VLR-concept will be of interest not only for the UK but for many European countries in the future. As fuel prices increase the need to get this project moving from concept to...
A link to our video video blog "Hydrogen Trams as a Service v.4 at https://www.railindustryconnect.co.uk/rail-industry-connected-hydrogen-trams-as-a-service-with-jim-harkins-light-rail-uk/
Hydrogen Trams as a Service v.4 given to BCIMO Dudley 12 Dec 2024 Light Rail UK believes in the proven success of current UK Tramways and the merging of the ongoing successful development of science & technology in the Hydrogen field,...
As the imperative for cleaner and thus greener transport continues apace, the exploration of potential solutions becomes ever more important, including a range of options for propulsion to ensure sustainability of both source and supply....
Clean Futures Accelerator Road Map 2025
ROOMS FOR HIRE The second floor of the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC), home to the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO), offers a choice of six, hi-tech, flexible spaces accommodating from 8 to...
This proposal should be seen as more than a transport scheme. For MPs, councillors, and regional stakeholders, HTaaS offers a once-in-a-generation cross-party opportunity to align net zero, regeneration, transport inclusion, private...
Benefits of Very Light Rail for the BCP Corridor, Over thirty years life +of the Tram What we’re proposing A battery-dominant, OHLE and/or catenary-free VLR option for Line 1, “The Golden Coast Line”, using proven TiGM MRV-3...
Besancon VLR has come of age, In 2014, another new low-floor, VLR low cost tramway system starter line commenced its operations in France – in the city of Besançon. It differs from other new systems in the country, mainly because of its...
Neil Pulling visits the historic tramway in the north-west of England which hosts conventional public services and regular heritage tram operations...Courtesy Tramways and Urban Transport.
In 2023, approximately 0.33 billion vehicle miles were travelled on roads in Blackpool In 2023, road transport in Blackpool produced approximately 21.3 tonnes of particulate matter (PM). Globally, PM pollution is linked to millions of...
PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDY Building on the TfGB Rapid Transit Plan to propose a Primary Tram Network Phased over 10-15 years
What We Can Do for Bristol LRT Whereas we can provide trackwork, power distribution, and signaling systems we believe that the concept for Bristol is to have and benefit from the environmental sustainability and technical advantage of a...
The Tram Network will :- • A Political Statement of Permanence • Encourages of Inward Investment • A belief in the Greater Bristol Area • Provide a greater service frequency i.e., 4-8 trams per hour, • Improve non car access and...
This document is submitted in response to a potential decision by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) to proceed with a bus based or Bus Rapid Transit (BRT led) solution on two strategic corridors: the A4 Bristol–Bath corridor...
This document supports a previous document, Integrating Trams on the Gloucester Rd Feb 2026 and brings together the strategic tram proposition for the Gloucester Road (A38) starter line and the Hydrogen-Transport-as-a-Service (HTaaS) model...
The Ashton Gate to Temple Meads preserved light rail route is proposed as the first section of a rail based Rapid Transit Network for Bristol. A high quality frequent service will reduce traffic on Hotwells Road while serving the Ashton...
The Sound Transit Tacoma Link LRVs will include an eight-foot-wide car body with seating for up to 26 passengers, including four accessibility seats for passengers with bikes, wheelchairs and the ability to comfortably transport more than...
Bus Rapid Transit! is the Myth Dead yet! In recent years, a chorus of so-called Siren voices has continued to promote the mistaken belief that Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a direct substitute for Light Rail in urban development and can do...
Issac Newton Line proposal
Funding Cambridge Tram
The workshop will bring together an invited group of practitioners and policy makers to discuss the feasibility of using a new generation of trams to connect the historic centre with new housing and other developments.
Calendar for week Monday 12th June until Sunday 18th June 2023
DP World London Gateway Port – Part of Thames Freeport,Thames Enterprise Park (Poorly connected in need of development. Free land for development)Canvey Island = population c 40,000 on reclaimed land at risk of flooding and at risk in...
£1bn ‘Cardiff Crossrail’ plans revealed Cardiff Council has revealed sweeping new transport plans, including a new light rail project for the city dubbed “Cardiff Crossrail”. The plan, for either a light rail service or a tram...
The South Wales Metro needs to be based around trams if it is to achieve its full potential The electrification of the Valleys Lines gives us an opportunity to be create a light rail system in south east Wales that be best suited to future...
Transport Minister Edwina Hart will confirm that £600m has been identified for Valley Lines, but no decision yet on whether it will be tram or heavy rail In a statement to AMs Mrs Hart, who has responsibility for transport, is also...
Further to the October announcement of around £65M for the first phase of the Metro, the Business and Transport Minister, Edwina Hart, announced on November 19th the setting up of a Business and Enterprise Board for the SE Wales City...
South Wales Metro vision is set out which could see trams returning to the streets of Cardiff and the Valleys Trams could replace heavy rail trains on several routes across South Wales, providing faster and more frequent services
TramTrain Options for Cardiff Bay
TramForward is cautiously pleased to note the first 5 years of plans for the Metro in the announcements about the new Welsh rail franchise to commence on October 14th 2018. The planned procurement of new rolling stock, infrastructure...
A top EU court adviser has said that individuals should be able to demand compensation from EU governments over harm they suffer as a result of illegal air pollution. The opinion, by Advocate General Kokott, was issued to guide an ongoing...
Cities hold the key to leading Europe towards healthy and climate-friendly mobility. Not only do almost 3 in 4 Europeans live in urban areas8, mobility in cities is also responsible for 23% of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions from...
Midland Metro Catenary Free Trams
Transport authority Centro and National Express will have a ceremony to send off the last T69 tram on Friday, following its final public journey. It will start its day at 6.04 am, from the Wednesbury depot, going to Snow Hill where it will...
A bid for £13.9m of EU money has been launched to help fund a new ultra light rail link in the West Midlands.
The new rapid transit study for the West Midlands conurbation will study lower cost alternatives to light rail. The West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority announced proposals for a study of rapid transit connections between the Black...
Department of Transport apparent U-Turn The DfT is retaining control of the approval process for about 30 of the biggest local transport major projects in England, in a U-turn from previous thinking. Ministers had planned to fully devolve...
West Midlands’ transport authority Centro has confirmed the route of the Midland Metro Eastside extension in Birmingham.
Morgan Sindall has completed a £13.8 million extension of Midland Metro’s Wednesbury depot. Part of a £128 million expansion of the light rail network, the project has doubled the size of the depot to support the maintenance of the...
The Midland Metro is set to run to New Street station in Birmingham city centre from May 22
Andy Street has unveiled a ‘Tube-style map of the West Midlands’, outlining his twenty-year ambition for Metro and rail lines in the region.
Coventry Ultra Light Project: The Treasury Green Book – we need radical and timely changes to the way in which the Value for Money and BCR is calculated for non-highway schemes. WebTAG is no longer fit for purpose. One of the primary...
The way forward showing the percentages of LR in urban Renewal West Midlands by Ian Anderson • The purpose of investing in LRT must be clear: the outcomes, aims and goals as this influences everything from the business case to the...
THOUSANDS of new homes could still be approved in Somerset in 2021 if the government acts to end local authorities’ planning paralysis. The four Somerset district councils have been struggling to make decisions on major planning...
A possible "Beeching Reverse Project"
The gain in life years is the dominant part of the health benefits but other health outcomes were also calculated in a more approximate way. These analyses also showed substantial health benefits from both the PM2.5 reductions and from...
A ground-breaking greenwashing lawsuit against airline KLM challenging its misleading advertising has been granted permission to proceed to a full hearing by a Dutch court.
Diary dates: April - June 2017
Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum Keynote Seminar: Priorities for a national air quality plan Timing: Morning, Thursday, 15th June 2017 Venue: Central London
Mainspring Light Rail Conferences 2017
Mainspring Intermodal Conference 20 - 21 June Crowne Plaza Nottingham
“TramTrain – Leeds’ Catch up Opportunities”
The 11th Annual UK Light Rail Conference and exhibition brings together over 250 decision-makers for two days of open debate covering all aspects of light rail operations and development. Delegates can explore the latest industry...
The growth of inter-modal transportation is rapid and the passengers are in the driving seat. They are connected, confident and expect to be able to travel from A to B in a smooth, continuous and informed journey.
Next steps for the Northern Powerhouse - investment, infrastructure and innovation 14 April 2016; Book direct
This is a report of the final Seminar of the Sintropher project, part-funded by the EU INTERREG IVB North West Europe Programme. It brought together partners of the seven demonstration regions of the Sintropher project with experts and re...
The 9th Annual UK Light Rail Conference and exhibition moved to Nottingham in June 2014 and brought with it over 267 leading decision-makers from across the UK and mainland Europe for two days of open debate covering all aspects of light...
The 9th Annual UK Light Rail Conference and exhibition moved to Nottingham in June 2014 and brought with it over 267 leading decision-makers from across the UK and mainland Europe for two days of open debate covering all aspects of light...
The 7th Annual UK Light Rail Conference and exhibition brings together over 200 senior decision-makers for two days of open debate, covering all aspects of light rail and tramway development, sharing experience from UK and overseas centres...
The Future for Glasgow City Centre: A city centre business vision for economic growth, A must conference for those who wish to see Glasgow Flourish with trams & Light Rail at the heart of this Growth in line with many other successful tram...
An outline of Transport events over the three party conferences 2013 season
Tuesday 1st October 2013, Committee Room 11 Manchester Town Hall 1600h – 1800h
Sunday 15th September 2013 Room Picasso 1 Campanile Glasgow 12.45h – 1430h
Hall 7, Hilton Metropole Brighton Monday 23rd September 2013 14.30h – 16.00h
A fringe event was held by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Light Rail at all three party conferences. RTM reports from the event held at Manchester Town Hall during the Labour conference, which heard from Centro and UK Tram chair...
Room116, Jurys Inn Birmingham Tuesday 9th October 2012 19.30h –21.00h
Monday 24th September 2012 Hilton Hotel Meeting Room 3 Brighton 18.15h – 1930h
Committee Room1, Manchester Town Hall Manchester Monday 1st October 2012 16.00h – 18.00h
A progress report by UKTram of work done sofar www.uktram.co.uk
Entrance by invitation only - For an invitation please Fax Reply Form Name………………………. Position……………………………………… ? Yes, I intend to attend. ? I cannot attend but I wish…………… to attend...
Scottish Local Authority Transport: The funding and policy challenges ahead A one day networking conference for all those working in and with Scottish local government transport
The brightest and the Best of the Light Rail Industry Honourable Artillery Company, London, UK 5 OCTOBER 2011
Conference - Conservative 3rd October 2011 Manchester
Conference - Labour 27th September 2011 Liverpool
Conference - Lib/Dem 19th September 2011 Birmingham
As part of our remit for more Trams & Light Rail in the UK APPLRG have been offered the following rather splendid deal held in the Crowne Plaza Brussels This can be a one day or two day exercise dependent on your time I will be speaking at...
As part of our remit for more Trams & Light Rail in the UK APPLRG have been offered the following rather splendid deal held in the Crowne Plaza Brussels This can be a one day or two day exercise dependent on your time I will be speaking at...
Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum Keynote Seminar Transport in the North of England: infrastructure, economic growth and devolution Timing: Morning, Tuesday, 18th July 2017 Venue: Central Manchester
A diary date for 23rd April 2019, 1700 - 1900 Committee Room 16 A draft program Details may change due to other political activities A complete program will be uploaded soon Please check with the website nearer the time
The National Air Quality News Conference explores some of the issues and the possible solutions to the increasing levels of toxic air in our communities.
VLR Conference Coventry Nov 2019 Session 3
VLR Conference Coventry Nov 2019 Session 2
VLR Conference Coventry Nov 2019 Session 1
All Applrg meetings including April & May are cancelled until the virus emergency is over The Website will remain active tho!
AGM: Re-election of Officers, Change of Secretariat & Thank you: Parliamentarians only
Transport Times Award: Nominated and short listed for the Best Transport Team/Partnership of the Year 2024 category
Mike Gibson is Chair of Lightweight Community Transport Ltd, (LCT) a member of the Light Rail Transit Association Tramforward Group and Emeritus Professor of Urban Planning, London South Bank University. As a chartered geographer-planner,...
The system can therefore be installed quickly without causing significant disruption. The reason such systems are best suited to small to mid-sized cities and towns, is that they cannot offer the same capacity as traditional tram and light...
This vision is being embraced by the 2021 UK City of Culture, Coventry, seeking to build upon its proud heritage of innovative transport solutions by creating a new model of mobility. At its heart, Coventry City Council (CCC) is...
Steering things at the new centre is Nick Mallinson, director of Business and Innovation at BCIMO. An electrical engineer by trade, Mallinson formerly worked at WMG where he helped develop Revolution, a VLR vehicle project that was...
A senior Coventry counsellor has expressed concern that the city’s trailblazing very light railway (VLR) will be delayed because the Department for Transport (DfT) is taking longer than expected to deliver the promised funding.
The chair noted that this initial meeting had been convened in order to establish a new CPG in Session 6. The invitation to join had been issued to all MSPs as well as members of the Session 5 CPGs on Rail and on Cycling, Walking & Buses....
Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on Sustainable Transport Transform Scotland provides the secretariat for the Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on Sustainable Transport. The purpose of this group is ‘to raise the profile of...
We are not opposed to buses as a method of public transport, in fact we support this mode particularly on low passenger feeder routes.
New Parliamentary cross-party group established to study sustainable transport policy, Published 25 November 2021 by Transform Scotland Today 27 Jan 2022 saw the first meeting of the proposed Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on...
CPG convenor Graham Simpson MSP said: “In recent years, the Scottish Government has made some ambitious commitments to bus, rail and ferry decarbonisation, as part of its plans to cut climate emissions. The Parliament has a key role in...
Proposed - Cross River Tram - Val Shawcross AM Chair London Assembly Transport
Derby is a city of 249,000 citizens and growing, it has increased by 19,000 between 2001 and 2011 (last census) The population of greater Derby is about 300,000. It is home to many high tech industries, and has the highest proportion of...
Combe Rail is proposing a modern, light railway between Barnstaple and Braunton.
RIP Dan Giblin Financial Director Light Rail (UK) Group
©Disclaimer: This document is provided for informational and guidance purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, technical, or professional advice. Light Rail UK accepts no responsibility or liability for any direct or...
The DLR extension to Thamesmead has just been approved in the Autumn 2025 Budget and is now moving into procurement and early design. Construction is expected to begin around 2028, with two new stations planned: one at Beckton Riverside...
VLR Feeder Opportunities Recommended Corridors 1. Abbey Wood Spine o North–south VLR feeder from Thamesmead estates to Abbey Wood (Elizabeth Line). o Reduces bus reliance and improves east–west rail access. 2. Beckton Riverside...
A possible VLR Starter line answer to air pollution, connectivity, congestion, regeneration etc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXUGh6YBeOg A new french entry into the VLR/ULR arena
An essential goal of Dundee City Council and the Scottish Government is a 20% reduction in car usage by 2030. This is only possible by achieving a modal shift from private car to public transport. The remainder of this decade is a critical...
The “East Midlands Commuter Programme” initiative is set to modify the areas rail and tram network similar to S-Bahn
The benefits of The Sunshine Tramway. The Sunshine Tramway is the Fjord Engineering proposal for environmentally friendly transport to Eastbourne. It will: Provide a Mass Rapid Transport System residents of and visitors to the...
Edinburgh city councillors are reviewing the possibility of extending the tramway to Leith and Newhaven after an updated business case was introduced at its latest council meeting. The extension would serve to drive the renewal of the...
Now Edinburgh trams will become the first light rail network in the UK to welcome bikes on board permanently. Up to two cyclists will be able to take their bikes onto trams, but they will be barred throughout August to allow for festival...
Edinburgh city council is looking into extending the tram network to Newhaven, Ocean Terminal or the foot of Leith Walk. City leaders will approach the Scottish Government for help with paying for a potential £145 million...
A host of new faces are set to take on top jobs at Transport for Edinburgh, as management of Lothian Buses and the city’s tram system are brought closer together. The appointment of the first non-executive directors of the tram will...
Bikes will be carried on Edinburgh trams for the first time as part of a trial into joined-up sustainable transport. Although only available at off-peak times, the one-month trial from May will be a first for UK tram services as a...
Edinburgh City Council is to consider the case for extending its tram network to Leith. Leith had been included in original plans for the light rail system but the length of the line was scaled back after the project ran into funding...
The City of Edinburgh Council - Over the next decade Edinburgh’s population is expected to increase more than anywhere else in Scotland. As part of the Council’s commitment to work towards a thriving, sustainable Edinburgh, there is a...
Edinburgh council will meet on Thursday to discuss a £145m plan to extend the tram line from the city centre to Newhaven via Leith
Edinburgh - Almost 5 Million passengers
Edinburgh South Suburban Line
South Suburban line gets ScotRail Boss backing
Edinburgh Tram – York Place to Newhaven Updated Outline Business Case Sep 2017
TramForward welcomes the decision made by Edinburgh City Council on Thursday to go ahead with the extension of the city’s tram line to Leith and Newhaven.
With the launch of passenger services to Newhaven today (Wednesday, June 7), the Edinburgh Trams team stands ready to introduce its award-winning brand of service excellence to tens of thousands of new customers.
A six-week consultation on the draft city centre transformation strategy will take place between 20 May and 28 June, when bosses will meet local groups at public exhibitions, subject to approval of councilors. The council’s long-term...
Lea Harrison, Edinburgh Trams Managing Director, explained: “Last year saw a series of remarkable achievements, not least our busiest ever day when more than 74,000 trips were taken onboard our trams
The study concludes that introducing a high quality fixed link transport service to the area, along with other transport interventions could be a catalyst to unlocking significant economic development both at regional and national level....
Using Lean Build low cost sustainable methods outlined in our Public Inquiry, including not moving the services but stopping the trams and giving access to the utilities, the cost of this line will be significantly less than that of Line...
An updated pre-feasibility study flyer June 2024
Green Hydrogen from Waste and Revenue sources for Edinburgh South Suburban Regeneration
2014 Dr Irwin said: “In 15 years you could have a rapid light transport system that takes you from Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, up the East coast of the Exe, Queen Street in Exeter, before going down to the station.
Autonomous rapid transit (ART)[a] is a lidar-guided[b] bi-articulated bus system intended for urban passenger transport. Developed by CRRC through CRRC Zhuzhou Institute Co Ltd, it was first unveiled in Zhuzhou, China, on 2 June...
2025 2025 The Gaza Tram of Peace is a solar-powered, hydrogen-enabled Very Light Rail (VLR) system proposed to support Gaza’s post-conflict recovery. Based on the TIG/MRC3, robust Tatra double-bogie car, it combines heritage design with...
Metro Plans for Glasgow
A pre-feasibility study to infill the parts that other reports missed
In effect, this is a repeat of Manchester’s 2002 games. Bus-based transport policy did the job then, but the legacies are fading bus lanes and a handful of road improvements. Metrolink investment was promised, but will not be fully...
Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council and chair of the Glasgow City Region cabinet said the development was “a major step forward in our commitment to creating a modern, sustainable, integrated public transport system for the city...
Key findings suggest that if the modal shift is not achieved, Glasgow will continue to experience a disproportionate burden of mortality and morbidity due to air pollution and transport-related inactivity. These impacts are not only...
There is no alternative to having a 21st century integrated, accessible and sustainable public transport system with a tram network as a major component - needed to deal with pollution, congestion and inefficient travel patterns and...
“For too long, Scotland’s transport debate has been shaped not by evidence, but by Policy Constructs that predetermine outcomes before technical work even begins. The Clyde Metro programme is the clearest example of this. A single...
Halton Borough Shot sighted planning decision sin. "Between 2008 and 2025, Halton Borough and the wider Warrington–Runcorn–Widnes corridor endured preventable harm due to the non-adoption of a clean transit strategy. Had the Light Rail...
Halton Impact Assessment: T57 Hydrogen Tram (30-Year Horizon) A Halton-specific extract, impact assessment for the T57 Hydrogen Tram corridor, focused on the Warrington–Widnes–Runcorn section and projected over a 30-year vehicle...
Thr critical Tram study that was paid for but ignored and distorted and now shows how wrong the Halton BC got it.
This Version 4 copy has been updated for the exclusive use of Councillor Pamela Wallace, and colleagues only. It is provided as a discussion document only, and no liability is accepted for reliance on its contents. This paper is...
There is now an urgent need to progress this project. Runcorn faces worsening environmental pressures from road traffic, emissions, poor air quality and car dependency, while national bus statistics show that bus recovery remains uneven...
“With this approach, the track installations can occur quickly and more efficiently with less impact overall,” Metrolinx officials say. “Once the track is laid, the intersections will reopen with no more than two consecutive...
LPG Tram Powerpoint including autonomous electronic car multi-coupling.
Hydrogen Report; Although this reports fails to include the use of this fuel for Light Rail and Trams ,a serious omission, it is none the less a significant report that by using steel on steel vehicles, will significantly move forward the...
Updated 7 April 2025. "Hydrogen Trams as a Services v.23" has been modularised and starter models can be chosen to suit: Podcast @...
I am delighted to invite you to the Hydrogen Trams as a Service Working Group, proudly supported by Clean Futures and hosted by BCIMO at the esteemed Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre Dudley This exclusive session brings together...
To date, effective storage and distribution of hydrogen have been two of the main constraints on its development as a green fuel for decarbonisation of the economy. However, a UK nano-technology company called Triton Hydrogen has developed...
HTaaS is more than a Transport Solution. It is a new municipal energy model, a new commercial model, and a new pathway to net?zero cities. The transition to a net?zero economy requires solutions that are not only technically credible,...
Hydrogen Trams as a Service (HTaaS) is the UK’s first fully integrated, zero emission, whole system hydrogen mobility platform, enabling rapid deployment of Very Light Rail MRT (VLR) without the capital, delivery or operational risks...
Direct access to the City Centre (Union Square). Link to the Railway Station and Bus Station. Frequent and flexible Service. Additional timings for Cruise Liner’s arrivals and departures, A clean and Green Gateway, Tourist and City...
This proposal for an East-West Line 1 and a West-East Line 2, apparently omitted from the Glasgow Metro Plan, will address these issues using the latest in Light Rail development (2023), for Very Light Rail (VLR), vehicles, to bring down...
There are “five key elements” which will drive forward hydrogen power: 1. Capital support is required at the production side. 2. Capital grants and support is needed for customers and hydrogen users. 3. There needs to be a...
A MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN HYDROGEN CONTAINMENT We are the creators of the Tritonex barrier coating system - a global phenomenon in preventing hydrogen leakage. Tritonex is the only barrier coating product anywhere in the world that...
A MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN HYDROGEN CONTAINMENT We are the creators of the Tritonex barrier coating system - a global phenomenon in preventing hydrogen leakage. Tritonex is the only barrier coating product anywhere in the world that provides...
Based on the definitions of the EU Commission3 this report refers to low-carbon hydrogen and renewable hydrogen instead of blue and green hydrogen. Low-carbon hydrogen in this report refers to hydrogen produced from natural gas with CCS...
Breakthrough study – new hydrogen cleantech reduces worst carbon emissions by 91% An independent 18-month trial of Advanced Hydrogen Technologies (AHT) Group’s carbon capture device has reported significantly lower emissions from a...
In March 2023, a small plane took a 15-minute flight around an airfield in the US state of Washington. Despite the size of the aircraft and its brief time in the air, the flight was momentous: one of the plane’s engines was powered by...
BioMethane Tram, First of a Kind: Wednesday, 22nd July, after a year working on the development of the UK’s ‘First-of-a-Kind’ (FOAK) Biomethane Railcar or tram, the vehicle was launched at a demonstration event hosted at...
Ultra Light Rail Partners (ULRP) are pleased to invite you to join our ‘First of A Kind’ Demonstration highlighting the sustainable smart intermediate transport mode developed through our project, STEAM Ultra. The demonstration will...
Ultra-Light Rail, Very Light Rail and other abbreviations and terms cover the smaller type of tram operation with its lower cost, easier to install and is now a significant tool in the armoury to combat increasing poor air quality in our...
Ultra-Light Rail, Very Light Rail and other abbreviations and terms cover the smaller type of tram operation which is lower cost, easier to install and a significant tool in the armoury to combat increasing poor air quality in our cities...
Since 2009, Pre Metro Operations has delivered a seven-day service on the Stourbridge branch line. Operating for 19 hours per day, on a mainly 10-minute frequency, the last 12 months has been a success story for us. Between March-July...
A Society for the Benefit of the Community LCT Limited is a Community Benefit Society - an incorporated democratic business set up as a social enterprise. It was registered in 2008 and is presently completing its preparation for trading.
Precast Advanced Track Savings
Minister of State for Transport Jesse Norman MP outlines the UK Government’s latest ‘Call for Evidence’ on transforming urban mobility.
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Through a clear and collaborative approach to emerging transport technologies and services, we can enable innovation to flourish and harness this once-in-a-century opportunity to transform mobility for the better
Battery Tram Paper Onboard energy sources reduce or eliminate the disruption, time and cost of installation, maintenance and the aesthetic impact of overhead wires for conventional trams. Different cell chemistries were summarised...
Hydrogen for CO2 emission and "Oslo Effect " free rail traffic
The Department for Transport (UK) announced on September 1 that it is to provide £59•8m towards the construction of the Edgbaston extension of the Midland Metro tram route in Birmingham.
Revenue service began on an extension of the Tallinn tram network to the airport on September 1 2017,
Basel tram operator BVB opened the first phase of an extension into France on July 31.
The statistics are collected annually to inform the development and monitoring of light rail policy. Figures present information on usage, infrastructure and revenue for the 8 systems which are urban and primarily surface-running. In the...
The UK faces a range of economic, environmental and social challenges as it prepares to exit the European Union and these are inseparably linked. Three of the most pressing are climate change, housing and the pressure on our land a high...
Leeds Supertram,12.12.16 11 Slides - COLIN
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Light Rail Technology As An Option
Roger Harrison 12Dec2016
Strailastic Presentation
The leaders of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority gave the go-ahead on December 16 for a £460m project to replace the Merseyrail suburban electric multiple-unit fleet. This includes the selection of Stadler to supply a fleet of...
Stadler; Leads for Leeds
Press Release:Transport experts confirm that light rail for Leeds IS realistic and affordable and could be started with the NGT £250 million
Transport experts to gather in Leeds for summit on future of city’s light rail
Steve Barber Bsc Vice President LRTA Chair Beeston & Chilwell for Integrated Transport Past Chair Greater Nottingham Joint Planning Advisory Board Steve_barber@ntlworld.com
The Light Rail for Leeds Summit will bring together transport experts from around the country to discuss whether the £173.5 million set aside for the failed NGT Trolleybus scheme can be used to begin a transformative light rail network in...
To answer claims by Leeds City Region "Trams are too expensive, Take too long to build and Buses are cheaper" by the Light Rail Industry Entry by Invitation Only
Doctors, health professionals and medical students today launched the Doctors Against Diesel campaign, by holding up giant numbers which read ‘9,400’, representing the number of early deaths in London each year due to toxic air...
Air quality alerts have been issued at bus stops, tube stations and roadsides across London because of high pollution levels, said a spokeswoman for the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. The alerts will notify Londoners on Thursday evening...
Anne Hidalgo, mayor of Paris, led the initiative at the C40 conference of mayors on climate change, taking place in Mexico this week. She said: “Mayors have already stood up to say that climate change is one of the greatest challenges we...
Anne Hidalgo, mayor of Paris, led the initiative at the C40 conference of mayors on climate change, taking place in Mexico this week. She said: “Mayors have already stood up to say that climate change is one of the greatest challenges we...
Greg Mulholland, the MP for Leeds North West, has highlighted the findings of a transport study, which found Leeds was the seventh most congested city in the UK, as further reason for investment in a mass transit scheme in the city. The...
ClientEarth has won its High Court case against the Government over its failure to tackle illegal air pollution across the UK.
Extract from Hansard 14th November 2016 Croydon Incident
Letter of Condolence – Croydon Tram crash
Statement Regarding Tram Safety
TramForward once again urges the adoption of electric powered public transport to improve public health by reducing vehicle-related air pollution, which has now been linked to Alzheimer's disease
TramForward welcomes Erewash Borough Council's proposal that the redevelopment of the huge former Stanton Ironworks near Ilkeston should be connected to both Nottingham and Derby by tram.
The North East Combined Authority has approved a Metro & Local Rail Strategy that outlines £1bn of planned investment in the Tyne & Wear Metro and main line passenger services over the next 20 years
UK: Spanish rolling stock manufacturer CAF confirmed to Railway Gazette on July 14 that it is preparing to open a UK assembly plant to support the contracts it has won in recent months.
THE number of people using light rail trains and trams in Britain rose by an average of 5.8 per cent last year according to new figures from the Department for Transport, which has recorded a total of 252 million journeys in 2015-16 and...
A look at the Public Health issues in our increasingly pollution choked cities and how trams can save lives - and money!
Summary COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a pan-European intergovernmental framework. Its mission is to enable break-through scientific and techno- logical developments leading to new ...
Low cost reworked modern trams
A low cost tram for 160000 Euros
Glasgow Subway Contract 2016
VANCOUVER, CANADA and BEIJING, CHINA – Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLD) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Tangshan Railway Vehicle Company, Limited (TRC) for development of a new fuel cell...
A low cost solution;USA: Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority has awarded Brookville Equipment Corp an $18•8m contract to overhaul and modernise six PCC streetcars dating from 1937 for use on the future 7•7 km El Paso Streetcar...
The Turkish Science, Industry & Technology Ministry that the country expects 6 500 urban rail vehicles to be procured by Turkish cities over the next eight years.
For several decades, U.S. proponents of “bus rapid transit” (so-called BRT) have waged a veritable war against light rail transit (LRT), relying particularly on a claim that BRT is “just like light rail, but cheaper.” LRT defenders...
Over the past few years, there has been a push to fast forward research into technologies and processes that will innovate Britain’s railway. Pots of money and dedicated bodies have been created to drive forward improvements on the heavy...
RTM previously reported on the plans to create a new ultra light rail service between Dudley and Sandwell. It would transport passengers from Dudley Port station in Tipton to the site of Dudley’s former station at the bottom of Castle...
ALSTOM: The construction time for a new light rail or tram line could be reduced to just 30 months according to Alstom Transport, which launched its Attractis package at the UITP World Congress and Expo in Milano on June 8. Bringing...
Emaar Properties has unveiled the Dubai Trolley, the world's first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission street running trolley/tram.
The modern, low-floor Swing and Twist trams by PESA Bydgoszcz SA have been given a modern, harmoniously looking body and a large glazed surface. The Swing vehicles are the famous trams that in 2009 were selected by the Warsaw authorities...
The busway, which runs between Cambridge and Huntingdon, has had 11 million passengers since it opened four years ago, but it has been plagued with defects. A technical report six months ago said the busway, which was built by contractor...
The modern, low-floor Swing and Twist trams by PESA Bydgoszcz SA have been given a modern, harmoniously looking body and a large glazed surface. The Swing vehicles are the famous trams that in 2009 were selected by the Warsaw...
A new type of tram building thinking, a hard road from conception to delivery The demanding conditions of Helsinki have been taken into account with the construction of this new tram. Its construction includes a freely pivoting bogie...
The DfT is retaining control of the approval process for about 30 of the biggest local transport major projects in England, in a U-turn from previous thinking. Ministers had planned to fully devolve responsibility for local major transport...
The survey by Passenger Focus’ gives a revealing inside look at how the trams are being used, and by what kinds of people. The survey found passengers said they were satisfied with the way trams kept to their schedule including...
90 per cent of tram passengers are satisfied with their journey according to this year’s Tram Passenger Survey (TPS) published today. Over 4,900 tram passengers in Blackpool, Greater Manchester, the West Midlands, Nottingham, Sheffield...
Dudley is to become the home of light rail innovation in the UK after approval was granted for a £20 million research facility.
See who won what at the prestigious award held in Nottingham 2014
Is HYDROGEN the Holy Grail for Off Wire Operation by Julia Wahnsiedler describes how TIG/m is incorporating proven hybrid hydrogen/battery systems to substantially reduce capital costs and deliver a more sustainable, less intrusive tramway...
A Rubber Wheel Tram The Translohr tram for the T6 line is 46 metres long and can carry up to 255 passengers, It offers unique ease of deployment: the tram installation has a small footprint whilst the trams themselves have an extremely...
Karlsruhe transport operators VBK and AVG ordered an initial build of 25 vehicles in October 2011 for €75m, with an option for up to 50 more. They are being supplied through a partnership between Vossloh Rail Vehicles in Valencia and...
AUSTRIA: On December 1 2014 public transport operator Wiener Linien announced that it had selected Bombardier Transportation for a €562m contract to supply up to 156 low-floor trams, which will replace its high-floor E2 tram-and-trailer...
TramForward welcomes the news that the West Midlands Combined Authority has obtained Government funding for two Very Light Rail projects They are among eight ‘shovel ready’ projects in the West Midlands which will benefit from £66...
TramForward welcomes the House of Commons Select Committee on Transport’s Inquiry into Reforming public transport after the pandemic. Trams are relatively easy to adapt to social-distancing requirements, with larger circulating areas...
In August the project attracted funding from Government allowing the project to proceed after several years in waiting in the sidings. An engineering innovation centre, which will be built at the site of the old Dudley Train Station in...
RIS2 was launched by Transport Secretary the Rt Hon Grant Shapps Secretary of State for Transport who said “If we are to invest £27.4 billion over the next five years on our strategic road network, it is crucial that we use this funding...
Public urban transport and active travel will be the natural first choice for our daily activities. We will use our cars less and be able to rely on a convenient, cost-effective, and coherent public transport network with some of our...
Is this a RECORD ? LR55 tram track 25years of service without needing maintenance. Replacing grooved girder rail that failed 6 months after opening, LR55 track was put in overnight in March 1996, one rail at a time, during a weekend,...
Is this a RECORD ? LR55 tram track 25years of service without needing maintenance. Replacing grooved girder rail that failed 6 months after opening, LR55 track was put in overnight in March 1996, one rail at a time, during a weekend,...
A £27bn expansion of England’s road network has been thrown into doubt after documents showed the transport secretary, Grant Shapps, overrode official advice to review the policy on environmental grounds, the Guardian can reveal.
First Rapid Charger: The charge station will top-up battery powered VLR vehicles wirelessly and autonomously at scheduled three-minute stops, as a low-cost alternative to traditional overhead line electrification.
Mike Ballinger, LRTA TramForward, explores the fascinating gathering of metre-gauge urban and interurban rail services in eastern Switzerland...Courtesy: Tramway and Urban Transport
After a varied and at times difficult history, the metre-gauge network in the town on Brandenburg’s eastern border is looking forward to fleet renewal. Tony Streeter reports. Courtesy : Tramways and Urban Transport
Mike Russell reports from one of Russia’s most progressive tramways, recently equipped with new low-floor rolling stock...Courtesy of Tramway and Urban Transport
Tony Streeter explores the tramway in this forward-looking Saxon city, the home of an ambitious and developing TramTrain programme with planned growth over a multi-decade plan...Courtesy: Tramway and Urban transport
With significant milestones for both the MAX light rail and Streetcar service, TAUT explores the complex history of urban rail service in Oregon’s largest city.
Serving a thriving city closely associated with optical pioneer Carl Zeiss, Jena’s metre-gauge tramway will soon welcome a new fleet of modern low-floor cars. Courtesy : Tramway and Urban Tramways
It quickly became clear what a positive effect the tram system had had on each of the very differently planned sectors of the city and on the city as a whole. Initially, the aim was to look at the recently completed new tram system in...
The latest funding package would cover half the cost of a further nine trams. In 2015 LVB selected Solaris to supply five trams for €7•7m, with options for a further 36. The first tram from the base order is due to arrive in Leipzig...
The first of 15 Type Pt trams which Tramwaje ?l?skie acquired second-hand from Frankfurt-am-Main has been unveiled following an extensive modernisation.
Helsinki City Transport (HKL) has signed a long-term loan agreement with the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) to procure 40 new trams for the city.
Siemens is to supply six hybrid battery-powered versions of its S70 light rail vehicles for Charlotte’s Gold Line extension.
Izmir - New Trams for Extensions
Izmir New Trams for Extensions
Helsinki - Espoo Extension
Tallinn Airport Tram Extension
The Dutch Government sued over air quality Aug 2016
St Petersburg's fast trams order
Asian Capacitors, a break through with out street over head
Romanian update July 2016
Australia, Gold Coast: 14 Million Passengers July 2016
Brazil: Rio Olympic Games Tram July 2016
Perth Australia: Light Rail Reviewed: Aug 2016
QATAR: The designs for the future Doha Metro cars and Lusail Light Rail Transit vehicles were unveiled by national railway project promoter Qatar Railways Co
China: Qindao Hydrogen Services Opens
Canberra Spanish trams to run to GunGahlin
The board of Metrotenerife Spain has approved the start of tendering for a 2•5 km extension of tram Route 2 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
FRANCE: The municipality of Caen has confirmed its intention to develop a three-line light rail network by converting it's Guided Bus to a Tramway for opening by the end of 2019
NETHERLANDS: The rebuilt Den Haag Centraal station was officially inaugurated by Mayor Jozias van Aartsen and State Secretary at the Ministry of Infrastructure & Environment Sharon Dijksma during a day of celebrations on February 1
A summary of new trams ordered for Dublin, Lyon. and the Gold Coast
The Australian Government is providing A$95m for the construction of the Gold Coast light rail Stage 2, connecting the Gold Coast to Brisbane. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and the Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk...
Rolling stock companies bidding to be part of Canberra's tram network are planning state-of-the-art technology and European design, with similar models to the Gold Coast and Sydney networks. Bids from the two consortiums are being...
With Malcolm Turnbull now in the prime minister’s chair, Adelaide could get the green light on rail projects. Australia just experienced a change in government without an election when the ruling Liberal Party ousted Prime Minister...
Malcolm Turnbull's ascension to prime minister means Gold Coast's light rail extension will be completed in time for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Local member Steven Ciobo confirmed on Thursday the federal government had reached an...
THE GOVERNMENT HAS resurrected the Metro North plan to link Dublin city centre with the airport and Swords. The relaunched project should be finished by 2026, it was announced today as part of the government’s capital investment...
Where does this boom come from? The success of the Polish recovery is clearly down to the connectivity provided by the tram Arguments in all of the cities are almost completely identical: trams can transport much more passenger than for...
Bulgaria's capital is grassing over some of its tram lines as part of a programme to make the city greener. An initial 60m (197ft) stretch of the "green rails" has already opened in Sofia's Ruski Pametnik Square. Architects hope the new...
Tourism and Commonwealth games Minister Kate Jones says the light rail system has revolutionised public transport on the Gold Coast. "Gold Coast residents and visitors alike have embraced the G:," she says. "We've created jobs, reduced...
Kaohsiung, July 22 (CNA) Kaohsiung began a week-long test of the country's first light rail system on Tuesday with an eye toward holding a passenger trial run in the second half of August, the southern Taiwan city's Mass Rapid Transit...
Imagine for a minute a George Street devoid of cars, with sleek granite paving spanning the entire boulevard and trees shading pavement cafes as pedestrians wander from boutique to boutique. Every four minutes a light rail tram would roll...
Luxtram and manufacturer CAF have revealed the design of the new trams being built for Luxembourg ‘s first modern light rail network. CAF has developed the styling of its Urbos tram with designers Eric Rhinn, Michel Leonardi and Isabelle...
São Paulo’s state governor has signed a 20-year public transport operating contract, which includes the new VLT light rail system, with the BR Mobility Santos consortium. The PPP operating contract is worth $5.6 billion (€1.63...
HIROSHIMA--An inspirational symbol, one of the few remaining streetcars that survived the August 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima has been repainted its original gray and blue colours to mark the 70th anniversary of the world’s first use...
We have heard it all before here in the UK how wrong they are A before and after comparison Light rail is "too disruptive." The city's transport needs "could be accommodated much more cheaply by buses." The tram line would remove too many...
THE European Bank for Reconstruction and Redevelopment has agreed to provide a Tenge 2.5bn ($US 13.4m) loan to fund the modernisation of the 86km tram network in Pavlodar, a city of 330,000 people in northwest Kazakhstan.
THE detailed construction schedule for Sydney's CBD and South East light rail line was released on May 28, with major city centre works on the 12km route scheduled to start on October 23 2015
Houston's Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) celebrated the opening of two new light rail lines over the weekend of May 23.
COMMERCIAL services began operating on Marseille's third light rail line on May 30 with the opening of the 1.2km branch to Place Castellane, which extends the network into the south of the city.
STADTWERKE Ulm (SWU) signed a €32m contract with Siemens on May 22 for 12 Avenio M low-floor LRVs as part of a project to expand the German city's metre-gauge tram network.
PLANS to extend Budapest metro Line 4 east from its current terminus at Keleti have effectively been abandoned after the municipal government voted instead to expand the city's tram network. Under the new proposals a new tram line will be...
Tuesday 28 April 2015 17.00 BST Last modified on Wednesday 29 April 2015 15.46 BST The financial cost of air pollution in Europe stands at more than $1.6tn (£1.5tn) a year, a study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has found,...
Shanghai has placed a €72 million order with Alstom’s Chinese joint venture for 30 new Citadis trams – becoming the first Chinese city to adopt the technology. Shanghai Alstom Transport Co (SATCO), a joint venture between Alstom and...
Much of Queen St would be closed off to motor vehicles under latest scheme by transport planners. Cars may be squeezed out of Auckland's main street as the city's transport authority looks to modern trams to move growing throngs of...
Mosgortrans has begun trialling a new prototype tram model from Stadler Minsk ahead of a possible introduction to the city’s light rail fleet . The three-car ‘Metelitsa’ is one of several new trams being tested in the Russian capital...
The first track segment of a new VLT light rail system in Rio de Janeiro has been laid. A 400-metre section of track has been installed on General Luiz Mendes de Morais street in the city’s Santo Christo district.
Leipzig City Transport (LVB) has placed a framework order with Solaris for up to 41 Tramino light rail vehicles
Societe des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles (STIB), Brussels’ public transport authority, placed its first order for 46 Flexity Outlook trams in 2003. This has been followed up with several additional options.
Bombardier has been awarded two new contracts for light rail vehicles from the Dusseldorf (Rheinbahn AG) and Cologne transport authorities (KVB).
Krakow City Transport (MPK) has begun testing its new energy-efficient Solaris trams. A three-month trial phase is now underway on the city’s line 1.
Financial close has been achieved on the €1.4 billion CBD and South East Light Rail line in Sydney. The ALTRAC Light Rail consortium, previously called Connecting Sydney, will deliver the new 12-kilometre tram system from Circular Quay...
Milwaukee’s Common Council has voted in favour of building its downtown light rail line. Phase one of the city’s streetcar network is expected to cost $123.9 million. Ground breaking is scheduled to take place later this year and the...
Ile-de-France transport authority STIF has obtained the declaration of public utility for the proposed T9 tram line in Paris. The declaration is a necessary step in the project’s development which will allow STIF to potentially begin...
An Arup/Rambøll joint venture has been charged with designing a new double-track light rail system in Copenhagen.
WSP and Ramboll are to draw up detailed plans for a new dual-track light railway linking Helsinki and Espoo. The 25-kilometre system will connect the Itäkeskus district in Helsinki and Keilaniemi in Espoo, partially replacing the...
Edinburgh City Council is to consider the case for extending its tram network to Leith. Leith had been included in original plans for the light rail system but the length of the line was scaled back after the project ran into funding...
RATP Dev has been awarded a seven-year contract to operate two light rail lines in Valenciennes. The contract covers the entire Transvilles public transport network including bus and light rail
QATAR: Siemens' Simmering plant in Austria has completed the first of the Avenio light rail vehicles for the Education City People Mover System, an 11•5 km catenary-free tramway which is being built to serve the Qatar Foundation for...
Hanover’s public transport operator, Üstra Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe (Üstra), is finally set to put its new light rail fleet into service
Astana is getting ready to launch a light rail tramline with up to 50 trams before 2017, Interfax-Kazakhstan reports citing Tramway Strategy Manager of Alstom Loic Dubois. “There is a project called light rail tramline for Astana. It...
The fascinating history of the capital of the Democratic Peoples's Republic of Korea and its diverse tramway operation Tramways & Urban Tramways December 2014
Old but not old-fashioned, short but not insignificant, Sait-Etienne's tramway has grown from from a surviving fragment as part of the city's much-needed economic revival Tramways & Urban Tramways November 2014
Estonia's only tramway in the midst of infrastructure and awaiting new trams after years of reliance of second-hand rolling stock Tramways & Urban Tramways Oct 2014
Linz; The network exemplifies this Austrian city being the the EU's biggest public transport users by head of population Tramways & Urban Tramways November 2013
Fleet problems created unwelcome news for Scandinavia's largest tramway. A report from Sweden's second city where service nevertheless been maintained on this impressive system Tramway & Urban Tramways Oct 2013
Nuremberg in northern Bavaria is one of Germany's great transport centre and we have a look at the changed role of trams in the city'd own network Tramways & Urban Tramways September 2013
A population of around 407,00 makes Szczecin the seventh largest in Poland. After years of declining infrastructure and vehicle quality, the tramway is receiving much needed new investment through EU project funding Tramways & Urban...
UAE: The first tram line in Dubai was officially inaugurated on November 11 by the Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
An update to Budapest Tramways Renaissance, Restructuring resources and perceptions, renewal and expansion
FRANCE: Paris tram Route T8 entered service on December 16, following four weeks of trial running without passengers
USSIA: The city of Naberezhnye Chelny in Tatarstan inaugurated a 6•1 km extension of its 1 524 mm gauge tram network on December 12.
Rebuilding Lille’s historic tramway followed the introduction of the world’s first fully automatic metro The main city of Nord-Pas de Calais region, Lille is France’s fourth largest urban area (Lille Métropole Communauté Urbaine)...
A bustling city of magnificent architecture in an interesting setting, Brno also has a long-established tramway – the Czech Republic’s first – intensive trolleybus operations and rolling stock displaying equal measures of variety.
In a small city with a dramatic history and attractions to match, Potsdam’s long-established tramway owes much to the changes of recent years.
Proposed Light Rail Network map
Perth - Western Australia
A presentation and update given to the Applrg's visit to Alicante May 2012 by Senior Francesc Sabate Villaret FGV on a fact finding vist 23rd May 2012
Over $4 billion in investment around light rail in Dallas. Property value increases of 25% in Minneapolis. Over 600% return on investment for light rail spending. These figures are not flukes, just examples of the amazing possibilities...
This report documents real estate development patterns along three recently constructed light rail transit lines in the United States. This topic is important for local planning practitioners, transit agencies, community members and other...
An update and comparison of the rise and rise of the French Light Rail systems compiled by Mr Graham Jellett, Regional Officer LRTA Pages 5 - 9 are significant comparators.
A light hearted look and listen to a French system almost built http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCjAyz-IGuo&feature=related
2010: The tide of new tramways continuesA closer look at the new tramways opening in 2010, plus the ones that could have been and the reasons for their delays. Mike Taplin2010: The tide of new tramways continues The article in the February...
2010: The tide of new tramways continues The article in the February issue of Tramways & Urban Transit showed that in addition to 136 new tramways opened since 1978, another 45 were under construction.
As well as being a political and economic power base, Italy’s second-largest city is also famed for fashion and its passion for football. Exam the large and varied tram operation, part of a complex public transport network.
A model tramway for the smaller city It is often assumed that only very large cities and urban centres can ever justify a light rail system, but in Europe and beyond, many smaller cities are building new tramways and reaping the benefits.
Kassel’s tram-train system has transformed public transport in the region. With other cities starting to take an interest in the concept, it is no wonder people from around the world are making the journey to central Germany.
On time under two years AND under budget Trams greatly exceed numbers in the first week of service • 31 km double line tram (18,75 miles) • 48 stations. • 60 minutes travel time from first to last terminal. • Commercial speed of...
Schöneiche and Woltersdorf, They are curiosities on the edge of Berlin – a pair of tramways that are very different, yet linked by history and management.
The program is now completed for our study visit to Denmark where we will visit three different light rail systems in different stages of completion. When we visit the cities, Aarhus will have been operating for a while. Odense will have...
This study explores the potential for integrating hydrogen-powered Very Light Rail (VLR) technology into the Isle of Man’s existing rail ecosystem. The aim is to enhance connectivity, reduce emissions, and preserve heritage operations....
A reversing spur allows single-ended VLR vehicles to change direction without needing a full turning loop. This is particularly valuable in constrained urban environments like Ramsey.VLR Trams operate clockwise and anti-clockwise,...
This report examines the consequences of maintaining the status quo and not pursuing hydrogen-powered Very Light Rail (VLR) integration on the Isle of Man’s rail network. It highlights ongoing operational, environmental, economic, and...
A proposed Line 4 Ramsey Phase 1 and Phase 2, Funded by HTaaS
A proposed Line 3 Peel to Douglas, Funded by HTaaS
A proposed H2 VLR Upgrade TramTrain Line 1&2 Port Erin via Douglas Central to Ramsey Funded by HTaaS
The USC study focused on the smallest particles in air pollution, called PM2.5s. Scientists say these are the most dangerous, as they are small enough to cross from the lungs into the blood and then travel around the body, lodging in...
NGT Cancellation "I am delighted that the Government and Inspector have listened to my calls and not just rejected the NGT Trolleybus but also insisted that Leeds retains the £173m to be used for an alternative transport system.
Parliamentary Light Rail Group calls special meeting in Leeds on Friday 27th May The All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group, chaired by Leeds MP Greg Mulholland, will this Friday host a special meeting of the Group in Leeds to discuss...
"In addition to political support, this market testing process will secure the input of industry leaders and innovators to help us deliver a ground-breaking network from which people in all our towns, cities and communities can...
A PowerPoint introduction to Trams for Leicester and District
Leicester and District’s congestion and serious transport air pollution can best be tackled by provision of high-quality public transport, steel on steel in the transport corridors
Industry: Upgrade of Leigh Guided Busway October 2020 Light Rail (UK) believe that Leigh, Atherton & Wigan lack of quality public transport leads to congestion, serious transport air pollution, and transport poverty which can best be...
AUSTRIA: On December 1 2014 public transport operator Wiener Linien announced that it had selected Bombardier Transportation for a €562m contract to supply up to 156 low-floor trams, which will replace its high-floor E2 tram-and-trailer...
So, you have a marvellous idea for a new form of light rail. You have attracted investors, raised the capital and built a prototype (or several). Your product is highly versatile and can be supplied in ‘railway’ or ‘tramway’ form....
TOMORROW’s MOBILITY TODAY: TRAMS BY SOLARIS - Tramino - The increasing need for mobility requires a strong commitment to high performing public transport now and in future. Solaris, one of the leading European bus manufacturers, has...
Bombardier Flexity comes to the Gold Coast Australia.
Bombardier: Flexity 2 Just over 32m longand 2.65m wide with 100% low floor
World launch for Flexity 2 at Blackpool
Is the green light for Trams really on?
The Siemens Sicat LA type overhead contact line was developed by Siemens AG for use in the speed range from 80 to 160 km/h. The Sicat LA overhead contact line is therefore suitable for connecting- and branch lines. TramTrains equipped with...
Further pollution consequences
The retail sector at the southern end of the Gold Coast is tipped to soar when the next stage of the city’s light rail project is completed
This western section is built entirely on a converted Transitway, itself a conversion of an earlier Canadian Pacific Railway alignment. Although clearances, stations and bridges were designed for ultimate conversion to LRT as described...
This western section is built entirely on a converted Transitway, itself a conversion of an earlier Canadian Pacific Railway alignment. Although clearances, stations and bridges were designed for ultimate conversion to LRT as described...
Light Rail (UK) believe that Leigh, Atherton & Wigan lack of quality public transport leads to congestion, serious transport air pollution, and transport poverty which can best be tackled by provision of high-quality steel on steel street...
Aims: Promote a wider, informed conversation and debate about the prospect of ULR-VLR emerging as a public transport game-changer during the next few years. Support tram campaigns groups to take full account of ULR-VLR’s...
The answer to safely and comfortably moving Everton FC and Away fans especially in inclement weather
Direct access from/to the City Centre transport Hubs. Link to Lime St. Railway Station and Bus Station and Liverpool One Retail Centre. Frequent and Flexible Service, Additional timings for Cruise Liner’s arrivals and departures 200,000...
Landmark year ahead as LRSSB leads on light rail safety 5 Jan 2024 Building on a series of successes over the past 12 months, the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board will continue to grow and evolve, and is on track to deliver even...
The Government’s proposed target will not come into full affect until 2040 and , even then, will not meet the internationally accepted WHO target of 5?g/m3. Instead, it suggests a target of 10?g/m3, alongside a 35% reduction in exposure...
Dec 14 Norman Baker: Green Light for Light Rail How we can make sure light rail prospers as we go forward
Since our formation in 1937, the LRTA has promoted the adoption of environmentally-friendly urban rail systems. Our worldwide membership includes tramway and light rail professionals, local and national authorities, planners, designers and...
Support light rail investment • Represent the people’s voice • Online petition • Building on previous campaigns • Political support
Efficient transport is a critical component of economic development for any region, and the Fylde Coast is no exception. Any new infrastructure developments must meet the needs of the residential community, the tourism market and local...
JMW’s residential conveyance team, led by partner Andrew Garvie, analysed data from both 2013 and 2014 and evaluated the number of house sales across Greater Manchester. This indicated that Ancoats, Manchester city centre, Sale,...
Councillor Andrew Fender, chair of the TfGM Committee, said: “Metrolink is not only the largest light rail network in the UK, but now also the first light railway in England to become fully wifi capable, symbolising the region’s...
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has been able to start work on this section of the new Metrolink line faster than expected after securing a £10.8m European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant earlier this year. It means that...
Metrolink service plans during major transformation of St Peter’s Square stop Metrolink services will continue to run across the city during the upcoming closure of St Peter’s Square tram stop, under plans agreed today.
Plans to connect Stockport to the Metrolink network with a special ‘tram train’ system have been revealed. Proposals are on the table to create an orbital route running from Reddish through the Heatons into Stockport and then out...
Metrolink services are now running through the busy city centre Deansgate-Castlefield stop on a brand new section of line after the new island platform fully opened to passengers today. It marks a key stage in the transformation of the...
Transport leaders are forging ahead with proposals to build a new Metrolink line to Trafford Park following an overwhelmingly positive public response to the plans. The news follows the announcement that Transport for Greater Manchester...
The new 15-stop Metrolink line to Manchester Airport is off to a flying start with more than 266,000 passengers using the line in its first few months. The news comes as passengers opted to make a record-breaking 30 million journeys by...
Following positive passenger feedback from trials on a single Metrolink tram, on December 16 Transport for Greater Manchester confirmed a £1•7m deal for the roll-out of free wi-fi on all 94 trams, 20 city centre shuttle buses and all...
Trams travelling 5.6 million miles In just four years, the numbers of stations have rocketed from 38 to 92 and there are now 57 miles of track across Greater Manchester Booming Metrolink has smashed previous records as the network...
Four operators have been shortlist to take over Manchester’s Metrolink light rail network from 2017.
A private schematic Metrolink Map March 2016
MPT, a Thales, VolkerRail and Laing O’Rourke consortium, has been retained by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to design and build the city’s Trafford Park line.
Manchester Metrolink: The 5·5 km Manchester Metrolink light rail extension to the Trafford Centre shopping complex was opened for revenue service on March 22 2020, around seven months ahead of the original target date.
What effect has Metrolink had on Carbon Emissions ? Due to its non-fossil fuel power source, Metrolink has resulted in a significant reduction in carbon emissions: Future provision of a similar nature can make a major contribution to the...
Manchester’s Metrolink has grown substantially – with the promise of more to come. A view of the UK's largest light Rail System Courtesy:Tramways and Urban Transport
“Community Introduction In late spring 2026, a short segment on BBC North West Tonight captured something that people in Gee Cross had been feeling for years but had never quite seen reflected back at them. A local woman — speaking...
Strategic Case Extracts from the conceptual Very Light Rail mini-study for GMCA officers, Wigan Council members and Makerfield parliamentary candidates identify several challenges affecting Ashton-in-Makerfield, Bryn, Hindley, Hindley...
An analysis of Light Rail CLIVE KESSELL of Light Rail MALCOLM DOBELL The term light rail covers many facets. To many, it means a tram system or a network such as Docklands Light Railway, but in fact it covers much more and will even impact...
The Academy of Urbanism is a politically independent, not-for-profit organisation that brings together both the current and next generation of urban leaders, thinkers and practitioners. We embrace city management and policy making,...
Our next meeting which will be held in Committee Room 12, House of Commons at 1400h - 1600h, Wednesday 25th May 2016. We will be updating you on TramTrain which is now very relevant and imminent in many LEP etc., plans for the...
Minutes of the 10 February 2015 at 16:00 House of Commons meeting Trams, Light Rail, TramTrains, a Party Policy perspective for the General Election Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG) Speakers Claire Perry MP (Conservative....
Meeting 10 February 2015 at 16:00 House of Commons Trams, Light Rail, TramTrains, a Party Policy perspective for the General Election Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG) Speakers Claire Perry MP (Conservative....
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group (APPLRG) Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 2nd December 2014 at 17:00 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG) Speakers: Lilian Greenwood MP Nottingham South, Shadow Rail...
Annual General Meeting 2nd December 2014
Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons on Wednesday 14th October 2014 at 16:00 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG) Speakers: Reg Harman (Interfaces) Nicholas Falk (URBED) Paul Rowen (Passenger Focus)
Report of the Parliamentary Tea held at the House of Commons on Wednesday 18th June 2014 at 16:00 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG) Speakers: ….. Robert Goodwill MP, (Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for...
Record: Light Rail & Trams for the Capitals 20 01 2009
Record: Level playing fields for Trams 23 2 2009
Invitation: TramTrain March 2009
Record: My tram is bigger than yours Dec 2009
Invitation: My Tram is bigger than yours Dec 2009
A charity appeal
Applrg Minutes Meeting - December 2010 - Mr Norman Baker, Minister for Transport
Applrg VISIT TO BUDAPEST 17-19 JANUARY 2012 Purpose of visit Funding of transport schemes – who, how etc Local/regional/national Integration of services – trolleybuses and bus services Public or private What do they do with utilities...
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group (APPLRG) Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 5th November 2013 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG) Acting Chairman until 16:10: Jim Harkins
Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 22nd January 2013 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG)
Purpose of visit Funding of transport schemes – who, how etc Local/regional/national Integration of services – Train, bus services Public or private What do they do with utilities – move them or access Planning process – how does...
The past and the present of the Budapest fixed-rail public transport; operational considerations
The Chairman, John Leech MP, introduced the speakers, Greg Mulholland, MP for Leeds North West, László Szedlmajer, Chief Engineer, BKV, Budapest, and Stuart Kerr, Manager, Strategic Business Development, Vossloh Kiepe. He explained that...
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group (APPLRG) Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 21st January 2014 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG)
Meeting times changed to 1500h - 1700h, details as listed below
Meeting times changed to 1500h - 1700h, details as listed below
Typo amendment
Minutes of the launch of TramTrain project Leeds
Parliamentary Tea to be held in the Thames Pavilion 14 September 2016
Applrg 25th May 2016 Meeting Minutes
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group Meeting at the House of Commons, Tuesday, 24th October 2017 Chairman: Iain Stewart MP.. Speakers Transport Focus Tram Passenger Survey Robert Pain Senior Insight Advisor at Transport...
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group Meeting at the House of Commons, Wednesday, 31st January 2018 Chairman: Kelvin Hopkins MP
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group "Call for Evidence" meeting response to DfT
DfT Call for Evidence Smart Cities May 2019
DfT call for Evidence from TramPower
DfT call for Evidence from the Light Rail Transit Association
We are back On Thursday 30th January 2020 we held our Inaugural AGM and the Parliamentary Group is formed for the current parliamentary Term:-
Meeting 10 March 2020 : Change of venue to Committee Room 10, Palace of Westminster and not as previously notified in Portcullis House. Meet in the Lobby, entrance by Westminster Abbey. Allow plenty of time to get through Security
Speakers: Daniel Giblin, Financial Director, Light Rail (UK), & Lightweight Community Transport Mr Stephen Metcalfe MP, Conservative MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, Vice-Chair APPLRG David Bailey, UK Operations Director Steconfer
Chair Andy Carter MP, Chair APPLRG Speakers George Lowder MBE, Chair UK Tram Sam Tarry MP (Labour, Ilford South), Shadow Minister for Local Transport Baroness Randerson (Welsh Liberal Democrat)
A video of this meeting is available on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew794PECoD0 Report of a meeting hosted by the Royal Overseas League (ROSL) in its Evelyn Wrench Lecture Series Held via Zoom. Wednesday 28 April 2021, 1800h
public health - toxic emissions produce poor air quality in transport corridors which causes illness/premature deaths - have to be minimised if Milton Keynes is to protect the health of its citizens CNWL opens new mental health hub in...
Mr Alexander Collicott, Westcroft, Milton Keynes. “We are late teen residents of Milton Keynes, including Mr Alexander Collicott (19) and peers, and we are speaking up because we will still be living with today’s transport decisions...
Light Rail (UK) Group operates as an voluntary and independent, not-for-profit consultancy specialising in the delivery of green projects, supporting innovation, regeneration and market development, focused on low cost Light Rail, Trams,...
Morecambe Bay Coastal Benefits Improves coastal connectivity between Carnforth, Morecambe and Heysham Eden Project Morecambe, Heysham and park-and-ride gateways Enables phased VLR services linking the town loop, Eden Project Morecambe...
The London Mayoral election will be held on 2nd May 2024. Despite the amount of progress made on cleaning up London’s air over the last few years, we need London’s next Mayor to go much further if we want children to be truly protected...
Schools are where children spend most of their time and have always been a clean air priority for Mums for Lungs. Children are often exposed to high levels of air pollution during the school run and the school day - but there is lots that...
What we can learn from other European Cities
Mums for Lungs Appeal. We need all the help we can get on this very urgent issue - the consultation on the environmental targets that is currently running (it closes on 27 June). Government is consulting on its proposal to enshrine a...
Members of the public are being asked to have their say on the new North East Rail and Metro Strategy (NERMS) which highlights the region’s rail and Metro ambitions and what the network could look like by 2035. Developed on behalf of...
A possible segment for the proposed One North plan for Northern England Improving connectivity A Presentation of the case for and applications of TramTrain A low cost, clean, sustainable mode for Cheshire, Warrington & Merseyside ...
The solution for the falling air quality in Warrington and District
There is an opportunity coming in the proposed rebalancing of the North - South economy This can be provided by rail as part of the "Rail North" proposals and must include light rail and tramways, each mode providing optimal service for...
I am writing an open letter to object and complain about your recently announced road plans and housing building plans.
For the £196 million +, proposed for the Western Link road and other new road schemes, a low-cost, lightweight tramway scheme along the lines of that proposed for Coventry (developed, designed and manufactured in the UK) would far better...
Nottingham’s new Citadis trams have begun day-time testing on the NET network’s extensions to Clifton and Chilwell. Daylight test runs were due to begin this morning (February 9) in The Meadows and Wilford Lane following a series of...
The workshop will bring together an invited group of practitioners and policy makers to discuss the feasibility of using a new generation of trams to connect the historic centre with new housing and other developments.
Funding Oxford Tram
However, hydrogen usage is not without its challenges. Its small molecular size makes it prone to leakage (permeation), which poses a challenge for transportation and storage. Conventional infrastructure often requires expensive...
Our goal is public transport that delivers zero CO2 emissions, zero toxic pollution and A-class energy efficiency. That's the idea behind Lightweight Community Transport Ltd. We offer services to communities that are seeking to promote and...
Supporting Gaza’s recovery through Clean Sustainable Transport Infrastructure Supporting restructuring challenges, Gaza with Tens of thousands of homes destroyed; major hospitals and schools rendered inoperable. Traditional recovery...
Imagine a color-coded map showing phased tram/light rail corridors for: • Mariupol: o Phase 1: Port ? City Centre ? Hospital Zone o Phase 2: Industrial Belt ? Residential Districts o Phase 3: East-West Connector for economic...
Trams for Warrington has submitted its comments to Warrington Borough Council Local Plan consultation. They believe that the Plan, as it stands, lacks a clear vision for the future of Warrington and if it is adopted in its current form,...
Light Rail (UK) RESPONSE: BURNS COMMISSION EMERGING CONCLUSIONS September 2020
It is this Group's assertion that this revised version of the Local Plan lacks a clear vision for the future of Warrington and essentially PSV2, if it is adopted in its current form, will continue to ensure that Warrington will continue to...
We the undersigned, call for CLEAN, GREEN and COMFORTABLE TRAMs to run quietly in Warrington, to provide an alternative to cars, reduce congestion and toxic pollution.
Shapps 'agreed to avoid cutting CO2 from roads' from Chris Ames 12 November 2021 courtesy of Transport Network Campaigners have accused the transport secretary of undermining his own decarbonisation pledges after it emerged he secretly...
In England, local authorities have normally borrowed from the Public Works Loan Board in recent decades, at favourable rates of interest. There has been recent exploration of alternative sources of borrowing. Following interest from a...
Looking to the wider transport sector we will continue to work with our partners to ensure that we have a transport system that offers choice, to champion investment in our highways, and to promote active travel. A well produced report for...
We very much wanted to see new development pinned on trams and light rail as we had seen in other parts of Europe. However, we were disappointed to find that none of the large-scale housing developments outside our very largest...
The opinion, by Advocate General Kokott, was issued to guide an ongoing court case in France, in which a citizen is asking for €21m in compensation for damage to his health caused by air pollution. Kokott’s opinion confirms that people...
People living in ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods are disconnected from town and city centres because of poor public transport links, according to a new report.
Cities need more efficient, less damaging and fairer use of scarce space. Managing the growth of urban traffic is vital for achieving that and improving the liveability of our cities. More globally, reducing traffic is essential for...
The report, which examines how governments can reduce car-dependency, explains that managing the growth of urban traffic is vital. The report highlights that car use between peripheral areas will likely be irreplaceable, therefore the...
Pollution: A £27bn expansion of England’s road network has been thrown into doubt after documents showed the transport secretary, Grant Shapps, overrode official advice to review the policy on environmental grounds, the Guardian...
Greater exposure to air pollution is associated with a decline in cognitive skills in later life, according to researchers at the University of Edinburgh.
Article supplied Courtesy of BBC Future https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190415-how-air-pollution-is-doing-more-than-killing-us?ocid=ww.social.link.email
The pandemic ends with the vaccination of the population or with herd immunity through extensive infection of the population. However, there are no vaccines against poor air quality and climate change! The remedy is to mitigate...
During the hearing, Holgate, who was a member of the royal commission for environmental pollution until it was closed in 2011, heavily criticised the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Department of Health and...
Researchers found that peak air pollution exposure was associated with lower test scores and that schools which had higher levels of air pollution had a higher percentage of students who tested below average in Maths and English.
By reducing mortality and diseases linked to poor Air Quality, almost 17,000 premature deaths every year and rising, preventing theses deaths and allowing the individuals to live longer, the UK could gain almost 40,000 productive years...
All link between poor air quality and the fast spreading of Corvid- 19
The study, which was published today (October 27) in Cardiovascular Research has estimated that about 15% of worldwide deaths from Covid-19 could be attributed to long-term exposure to air pollution.
A vital document which is very supportive of Trams which are pollution free at the point of use This is a call for professional help (pro bono) from interested parties to put together a supportive document for the consultation period...
In the report, the researchers have said that repeated inhalation of these metallic nanoparticles may account for the well-established association between exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5) and increased cardiovascular disease. The...
Air pollution kills thousands of people each year, and affects the health of many more. Although local data on the number of people whose health is affected by poor air quality is limited — what can be estimated are the deaths...
Are our particulate minimums safe/ Are they killing our young children? A report from EPA, Int J Toxical, 2002,21:403-18
We’ll need more than hot air to get us out of this crisis – but the green gas, biomethane, could power part of the solution
Garden Towns: VISIONS & REALITY: Garden Villages and which will we actually build? Garden village dream or tarmac estate?
A major government-funded research study published today suggests particles released from vehicle tyres could be a significant and previously largely unrecorded source of micro plastics in the marine environment. Executive Summary and...
Executive Summary Investigating the sources and pathways of synthetic fibre and vehicle tyre wear contamination into the marine environment Studies that Tyre wear particles are a major direct source of micro plastics to the environment. It...
Microplastics are small pieces of plastic debris (
For weeks, public health officials have surmised a link between dirty air and death or serious illness from Covid-19, which is caused by the coronavirus. The Harvard analysis is the first nationwide study to show a statistical link,...
1, Students at Imperial College London have invented a device that attaches close to the wheels of a car and is claimed to collect up to 60% of airborne tyre particles before they enter the atmosphere.2, The researchers from the European...
A reminder to Government of Mr Gove's Statement replying to the Defra Non Emissions Exhaust Report July 2019
These are the findings of a British Heart Foundation (BHF) study which warns that unless laws are introduced to limit current air pollution levels, then their current estimated figure of 11,000 deaths a year will increase significantly.
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Many noble words on air pollution have been uttered by government ministers in recent months – but funding for measures to tackle the problem rarely appear to stack up. With a new government, this must change, writes Penny Hosie.
It is now well established that air pollution constitutes a significant public health problem in the UK, in Europe and in many other countries across the globe. However, summary statements on air pollution and health are typically on...
Mr Powell is also lucky; his employer, law firm Rothera Sharp, pays his fee “As a firm we are all in favour of the levy,” said the solicitor, who gets one of the company’s prized 15 parking spaces because of his hectic schedule....
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has said the upcoming Environment Bill will enshrine World Health Organisation (WHO) limits for particulate matter in UK law.
Trams would cut premature death rate from air pollution. TramForward notes the publication of research which has used new data to estimate that nearly 800,000 people die prematurely each year in Europe because of air pollution, and that...
The WHO study found that children are particularly vulnerable to air pollution because pollutants are often more concentrated nearer to ground level. It added that their developing organs and nervous system are also more susceptible to...
National and European regulations have improved UK ambient air quality. However, current air pollution levels continue to harm human health and the environment. This POSTnote summarises the evidence for effects POSTnote 458 February...
Your response is important, Trams in all its forms are significant in the fight for air quality as there is no pollution at the point of use with the highest modal switch to this form of public transport and has been one of our core aims...
"My beloved daughter Ella died in February 2013 - aged just nine years old. At the time we were told she died because of her asthma. But new evidence has come out linking her death to illegal levels of air pollution - so I’m calling for...
Environmental Audit Committee, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Health Committee, Transport Committee Oral evidence: Improving Air Quality, HC 433 Thursday 23 November 2017 Ordered by the House of Commons to be published on...
Air pollution doesn't just look and smell bad. It kills. And it costs megabucks. We all know that high blood pressure, smoking, high blood sugar, and cholesterol are big risk factors for premature death. But air pollution is right behind...
A busy road with 25,000 vehicles travelling on it each day will generate around nine kilograms of tyre dust per kilometre.
Light rail commutes had the lowest average exposure per mile for all measured pollutants, and car trips experienced marginally higher per mile exposure, whereas train commutes with older diesel technologies experienced the largest exposure...
TramForward is disappointed with the recently announced Government air quality policy as it deals only with the reduction of nitrogen dioxide pollution from vehicle exhausts. Nitrogen dioxide is only part of the problem, particulate matter...
“The quality of our air should be a political priority as it has a huge impact on the health of the nation. That is why we are calling on every party to have in their manifesto, a commitment to improving air quality. That is even more...
The UK Government has failed in its attempt to delay publication of its air quality plans until after the General Election. Mr Justice Garnham today ordered the government to produce the plans after the local elections on 9th May. The...
Light Rail systems offer an attractive and effective system, reducing congestion and pollution by offering motorists an alternative to car use, Manchester Metrolink registered a modal switch approaching 32%, helping to create...
MP’s from four select committees have combined forces to launch an unprecedented joint inquiry on air quality to scrutinise cross-government plans to tackle urban pollution hotspots. The Environmental Audit Committee, Environment Food...
The Light Rail Transit Association notes the recent EU final warning and threat of heavy fines against five countries, including the UK, on air quality breaches. 1 This concerns Nitrogen dioxide emissions, which is largely from vehicle...
Oslo Effect 2 How air pollution harms your health, (An update to the original Oslo Effect report of 1988)
a new study tracking 6.6 million people estimates effect on one in 10 cases of Alzheimer’s while those living by busy roads are 12% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia Living near busy traffic may increase the likelihood of...
Liverpool’s clean air U-turn ‘risks lives’, leading charity says Plans to abandon a Clean Air Zone in Merseyside’s biggest borough have sparked criticism from experts. A perceived U-turn on a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) for the city of...
Irmina Kotiuk, Senior Lawyer and Fundamental Rights Specialist in the clean air programme at environmental law charity Client Earth, explains how *human rights law can be used to fight for clean air.
3. By reducing mortality and diseases linked to poor Air Quality, almost 17,000 premature deaths every year and rising, preventing these deaths and allowing the individuals to live longer, the UK could gain almost 40,000 productive years...
“As yet, there is no knowledge about the possible impact of microplastics and related contaminants on the suckling infant. Therefore, there is an urgent need for more studies because early life stages, newborns, and young children seem...
According to the latest WHO report, 99% of the world’s population live in areas where air pollution exceeds the guideline limit of 10 micrograms per cubic metre. So what are the current best and worst towns for air quality in the UK?
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The car running on line 1 had been transformed into a lush mobile garden for a day, with plants squeezed into every available space. - The foliage-filled tram in Antwerp was part of an initiative by the local council called...
As countries look to increase the use of public transport, experts explain why making buses, trams and trains free might not be a 'magic wand' to solve the problem. Luxembourg recently celebrated three years of free public transport. And,...
Public Transport Decarbonisation We are not opposed to buses as a method of public transport, in fact we support this mode particularly on low passenger feeder routes. We have serious concerns that in the coming 25 years +, the high cost...
Otago University conducted a public health study in April to May 2023, using Aranet 4 devices to measure CO2 levels on buses and trains across three cities. This study’s findings also supported the previous studies, indicating a strong...
Today, 2024,Buses claim to be the everything mode! Buses carry about 5bn passengers a year or 7% of all trips made in Britain, compared to 1.4bn by rail (1.7%). When car ownership was much lower, until the 1960’s most people in towns...
Following the appeal hearing on 16 January, Boswell said in a statement: “Government climate policies are failing, and especially for transport which is the UK’s largest carbon emitting sector. Each time a minister approves a new road...
House of Commons; Andy Carter MP. Chair, is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting 17 March 2021 (Log on from 14.45h.) Start time: @ 15.00h https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82315353311?pwd=ZjFHcjJrcko3aHNlWlAxaUVlejRkdz09 Meeting ID: 823 1535...
House of Commons; Andy Carter MP. Chair, is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting 17 March 2021 (Log on from 14.45h.) Start time: @ 15.00h https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82315353311?pwd=ZjFHcjJrcko3aHNlWlAxaUVlejRkdz09 Meeting ID: 823 1535...
House of Commons; Andy Carter MP. Chair, is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting 17 March 2021 (Log on from 14.45h.) Start time: @ 15.00h https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82315353311?pwd=ZjFHcjJrcko3aHNlWlAxaUVlejRkdz09 Meeting ID: 823 1535...
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Mr Norman replied that it was absolutely right to pick up light rail, which was inexpensive compared with heavy rail and could lead to a beautiful new industry for the UK to develop. He looked forward to hearing more about the proposal.
The New Industry I wish to address today is Ultra-Light Rail Manufacturing and Operation in and for the UK. The attractiveness of ultralight rail Is that it IS a low-cost design concept for both urban and rural public transport. Depending...
There is a dramatic change taking place in public opinion with communities rightly demanding improved air quality and better health through decarbonisation of transport. Action on Tramways investment will transform the political landscape...
"A Tram for my Constituents," Mr Stephen Metcalfe MP Conservative
Andy Carter MP is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83802190305?pwd=ZnpkWTFVYUFTUGEzQzhBL1hOYUdZQT09 Meeting ID: 838 0219 0305 Passcode: 784560 7 October 2020
Roger HarrisonChairman Tramlink Nottingham Ltd (2007-2015) President Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA) 2014-2017
Ultra Light Rail Partnership, Associate Professor Beverley Nielsen, Chair Ultra Light Rail Group Partnership.
Urban Very Light Rail, A solution for Coventry and other small cities and towns
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83992710381?pwd=RTFqc3ZIM3dwRDQ3aTUyN2M5VzdIUT09 Topic: APPLRG Meeting 10th June at 3:00 - Time: Jun 10, 2020 Logon from 1430h London
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An investigation into the Economic Impacts on Cities of Investment in Light Rail Systems by Professor Richard Knowles and Dr Fiona Ferbrache
Due to congestion in the House of Commons and Brexit, we have been "bumped " to Portcullis House, room T and a later start time of 1800h On behalf of the Chair Wera Hobhouse MP, please accept our apologies for the short notice change in...
Presentation, Final Draft RSVP, Please accept my apologies for any duplication in the swirl that is Westminster these days Further details below on the first invitation sent out
RSVP SOONEST - A pre DfT “Call for Evidence consultation" meeting based on the questions being asked” the presentations and the proceedings will be minuted and uploaded to our website and may be included with the APPLRG consultation to...
Funding for New Tram Systems Workshop A workshop to assess the feasibility of attracting funding for new tram systems in Warrington, Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, London, Edinburgh extensions and others; exploring existing and innovative...
TramForward & Applrg DfT WebTAG Consultation Response
The aim of the workshop is to assess the feasibility of attracting funding for new Tram systems in Warrington, Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, London, Edinburgh extensions and others, exploring existing and innovative funding solutions to address...
The aim of the workshop is to assess the feasibility of attracting funding for new Tram systems in Warrington, Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, London, Edinburgh extensions and others, exploring existing and innovative funding solutions to address...
Air Quality Jim Harkins Light Rail (UK)
Funding Trams by Dan Giblin of TramForward
Funding Nottingham Tram
Agenda
The Test Case for Oxford: Urbed.
A low cost hydrogen tram, for smaller cities and towns.
An invitation from Mr. Kelvin Hopkins MP, Luton North, Independent, to a meeting In Committee Room C, Portcullis House, 1 Parliament Street, Westminster Mr Sam Flynn, A 2nd year Civil Engineering student at the University of Central...
A draft program for the 31st January, third speaker to be confirmed
Typo amendment to the Minister's name and my apologies Call for more DfT staff: Minister willing to talk on Smaller Cities and Towns, Tramways and calls for leadership and Energy
Mrs Elaine Greenwood, Stadler UK
Dr Colin Harris established Cambridge Connect in 2016 and is working closely with Railfuture and UK Tram to promote light rail as an enduring and sustainable approach to public transport for Cambridge. Dr Harris is Director of the...
The Tram Passenger Survey (TPS) Provides a consistent, robust measurement of passenger satisfaction with tram services in Britain Informs our understanding of barriers to (greater) tram use, how to encourage greater use, and how to improve...
"Trams for Cambridge (CaMKox) Mr Daniel Zeichner MP, Tram Group Bath Mr Dave Andrew Charles, Trams as part of the pollution solution, Dr Colin Harris UKTram TIME CHANGE TO start at 1530 and finish at 1730. ROOM CHANGED TO CMR 21
Four Committees relaunch a joint inquiry on air quality 09 October 2017 Four Committees team up to scrutinise the Government's plans to reduce the harmful effects of air pollution on public health and the environment. Inquiry: Improving...
Meeting held in the House of Commons, Wednesday, 26th April 2017 Chairman: Greg Mulholland MP Speakers: James Backhouse Transport Solicitor Backhouse Jones, Daniel Andrew Giblin Transport ConsultantTramForward member Joanne Bentley...
The All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group will be going into "PURDAH" with the dissolving of Parliament with effect end of business Wednesday 3 May 2017
Building a Culture of Customer Excellence - Joanne Bentley, Customer Service Manager, Nottingham Trams Ltd
James Backhouse & Jones Ltd Chester Public Law: ECHR EU regulation/directive JR Client Earth Legal firm Private Law:Tort timeline comparator Asbestosis Employment/worker rights Breach of Statutory Duty
TramForward Presentation - Trams and Clean Air
Notes for TramForward presentation, Applrg House of Commons 26th April 2017
Amended timings and location to Committee Room 8, new timings 1400h - 1600h Due to a General Election being called and Parliament being dissolved 3rd of May 2017, this will be the last meeting of this session and we will reform after the...
Preston Guild Tramway 2017, A guide to low cost tramways and funding?
Meeting at the House of Commons, Wednesday, 18th January 2017, Chairman: Greg Mulholland MP, Speakers:Andrea Lee, Healthy Air Campaigner, Client Earth, Lewis Lesley and Stewart Saunders, Preston TramPower Group, Ben Still, Managing...
Fighting for our right to breathe clean air
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (CA) is a collaboration between the West Yorkshire authorities. It is the place where work that cuts across the whole of West Yorkshire and city region is undertaken and is the Local Transport...
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group, Committee Room 12 1500h - 1700h 18th January 2017
Minutes of a Meeting on TramTrain and Paul Maynard MP at the House of Commons, Tuesday, 11th October 2016
A personal insight to some of the issues with Tram Train, Tim Kendell, formerly of DfT
Is Tram Train part of the future for Greater Manchester?
Presentation: Applrg Meeting TramTrain 11 October 2016 RSVP, Secretary of State for Transport Mr Paul Maynard MP
Minutes of a Parliamentary Light Rail Group Tea 14 Sept 2016, Power Point presentation uploaded separately
A Midland Alliance Sep 2016 Presentation
An Invitation to a Parliamentary Tea in the House of Commons
The launch of the Leeds City Region TramTrain and Tram campaign, Black Prince, opposite main railway station Leeds @1100h
A Power Point presentation from Stadler, Sheffield TramTrain
A Power Point presentation by Mr Mark Barry on proposals for Light Rail South Wales
Minutes of 24th Feb 2016 Meeting
Cancelled until 25th May 2016
Minutes Applrg 26th January 2016
RSVP, Download document may be needed for entry On behalf of my Chairman, Mr Greg Mullholland MP, please find attached invitation and program for our next meeting in Committee Room 12, @ 1400h - 1600h, Wednesday 24th Feb 2016 ...
Tramways; The New Low Cost Methods -The Tracks to the future
Trams - The Real Story
Minutes Of Christian Wolman's presentation 27th Jan 2016
RSVP, Download document may be needed for entry On behalf of my Chairman, Mr Greg Mullholland MP, please find attached invitation and program for our next meeting in Committee Room 12, @ 1400h - 1600h, Wednesday 27th January 2016 ...
Very light trams from £5000K
Update: Change of Speaker; Mr Daniel Zeichner MP Cambridge Local Shadow Minister for Transport replaces Mr Jonathan Reynolds MP
An update: Room Change from Committee Room 13 to Committee Room 18
A limited invitation from Mr. Greg Mulholland MP. Chairman, To a Parliamentary Tea In the Thames Pavilion Room, House of Commons RSVP to ensure your invitation confirmation
Low Impact Light Rail James Hammett General Manager UKTram
High-Level Tram Summit Wednesday February 2015 Lower Hall, Emmanuel Centre 9-23 Marsham Street LONDON SW1 3DW Programme Arrival and Registration Welcome and UK Tram New Constitution and Governance Geoff Inskip ...
The Panel, Claire Perry, Norman Baker & Lilian Greenwood will give a short presentation of 5 - 10 - minutes followed by some written questions submitted by 27th January 2015 and the remainder of the meeting with questions from the floor
A high level direct Q & A session to find out what the three main parties promise for the May 2015 Election. A selection of written and verbal questions
Please download the invitation to our next presentation on 10th Feb 2015 Committee Room 7 1600h - 1800h and e-mail me for confirmation to applrguk@aol.com The format is different time this time. The first half of the meeting will be...
Presented at Rail~Volution Minneapolis, 22 September 2014 Greg Thompson . Tom Larwin . Tom Parkinson Transportation Research Board Subcommittee on International Light Rail Development Since 1985 when the first modern tram line opened in...
Transport for Greater Manchester METROLINK All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group 2 December 2014 Peter Cushing Metrolink Director A copy of the accompanying video can be found in "Videos" - " Metrolink Airport -The Final Video"
A change of Timings An invitation to To a meeting to be held in the House of Commons. 1700h – 1900h Committee Room 7 Tuesday 2nd December 2014 Lilian Greenwood MP Labour, Nottingham South and Shadow Rail Minister A Political update of...
French Lessons for British Tramways - Oxford?
A meeting to be held in the House of Commons. 1600h – 1800h Committee Room 6 Tuesday 14 October 2014
What Trams can do for Jobs and the Local Economy The Examples of Croydon and Nottingham
Report of a Parliamentary Tea held at the House of Commons on Wednesday 12th June 2013 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG)
Applrg Parliamentary Tea 2013 + faxback pdf
An address given by Mr Trevor Baxter, a private individual from Thamside. Views express by Mr Baxter are not necessarily shared by the Applrg and are those of Mr Baxter
An invitation from Mr John Leech MP Chairman All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group To a meeting to be held in the House of Commons. 1400h – 1600h Committee Room 8 19th March 2013
A pro-light rail transport policy Stephen Joseph, Chief Executive Campaign for Better Transport
Where Next for LRT in the UK? A presentation by Chair Roger Harrison, LRTF & Tramlink Nottingham
An invitation from Mr John Leech MP Chairman, All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group To a meeting to be held in the House of Commons.1400h – 1600h Committee Room 8 22nd January 2013
Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons Tuesday 19th March 2013 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG)
Managing Customer Care During Tram Construction Mike Connelly Connelly Communications
The Impact of the Metrolink Light Rail System on Local Biodiversity in South Manchester Dave Bishop
Report/Minutes of a meeting held in the House of Commons on Tuesday 6th November 2012 at 1500 hours.
A fringe event was held by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Light Rail at all three party conferences. RTM reports from the event held at Manchester Town Hall during the Labour conference, which heard from Centro and UK Tram chair...
Mr Greg Mulholland MP Leeds North West Stand in Chairman All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group To a meeting to be held in the House of Commons. Room CM21 1500h – 1600h Tuesday 6th November 2012 (Room and finishing time may change)
Convincing the politicians Thomas J. Potter Senior Transportation Engineer, Norconsult ASformerly Chief Engineer, Bybanen 2001 - 2012
An invitation from Mr John Leech MP Chairman All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group To a meeting to be held in the House of Commons. 1500h – 1700h Committee Room 15 20th March 2012
A presentation of the emerging world of trams beyond the wire versus trams under the wire A presentation given to the 7th Light Rail Conference Manchester 15th May 2012
Sintropher conference British Library Conference Centre, London 25 May 2011 Session 3 - Innovation for Development Case Studies Tram-train technologies: concepts and comparisons Nils Jänig Deputy Director, TTK
HOW TO DELIVER PUBLIC TRANSPORT ON REDUCED BUDGET Marc Le Tourneur Direction de l’Innovation et du Développement IN SLIGHT DENSITY AREAS, WHAT PUBLIC TRANSPORT MODE ? REGIONAL TRAM , WHY NOT ? BRT Comparisons
At the press launch for “Green Light for Light Rail”, Transport Minister Norman Baker indicated that he would call a “High Level Summit on Light Rail” with key players from the light rail sector to discuss how the recommendations...
Invitation - Applrg Meeting 6th December 2011
Presentation - Applrg 6th December 2011 - Sir Peter Hall Sintropher Project
Article: Opportunities abound for transporting goods by tram
Light Rail Awards 2011 Speech by Norman Baker
Purpose of visit Funding of transport schemes – who, how etc Local/regional/national Integration of services – trolleybuses and bus services Public or private What do they do with utilities – move them or access Planning process –...
Presentation - Now is the time for a new conversation with Developers
Invitation - Fringe Event - Labour 2011
Invitation - Fringe Event Conservative 2011
Invitation - Fringe Event - Lib/Dem 2011
Presentation - Affordable Light Rail & Trams
Norman Baker - Radio 4 You & Yours, 8th August 2011
Presentation - Norman Baker 12th July 2011 - Why UK Light Rail costs more
Article - Clever Karlsruhe - Low cost ballastless track
Presentation - Geoff Inskip Delivering Light Rail - A green light - 8 November 2011
Presentation - Lilian Greenwood MP - 8th November 2011
Report APPLRG Meeting 8th November 2011
Presentation - TrainTram, A low cost solution to Heavy Rail costs
Presentation - Why UK Light Rail costs more - Invitation only
Light Rail & Trams, A low cost affordable & sustainable mode
Invitation - Applrg - Mr Norman Baker 15 10 2010
Report, House of Commons 25th Jan 2011 Geoff Inskip,
Low Cost Affordable Trams, Tony Young, Applrg Presentation 14 Dec 2010
Public Inquiry pteg final report 15th Feb 2010
TramTrain proposal Leeds
Presentation Freight Trams March 2008
Public Inquiry File 37.1 CTC tyneside coveringe e- mail.doc
Public Inquiry File 36.2 Graham Jellett memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 36.1 Graham Jellett coveringe mail.doc
Public Inquiry File 35.1 Lothian Cycle Campaignl.doc
Public Inquiry File 34.2 Frank Chambers appendix a.doc
Public Inquiry File 34.1 Frank Chambers statement.doc
Public Inquiry File 33.1 Bill Vigrass appendixa.doc
Public Inquiry File 32. 1 Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive(gmpte) statement.doc
Public Inquiry File 31.2 Light Rapid Transport Forum (lrtf) memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 30.1 National Joint Utilities Group (njug) covering letter and memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 29.2a copy of letter(reply) Sidiq Khan to Norman Baker MP.pdf
Public Inquiry File 29.1 copy of letter Norman Baker MP to Sidiq Khan.pdf
Public Inquiry File 28.1 Stockport Council covering emai land memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 27.1 Arthur Percival memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 26.1 Transport for London memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 25.1 pteg memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 24.2 Martin Cook appendix a.pdf
Public Inquiry File 24.1 Martin Cook covering email.doc
Public Inquiry File 23.1 Campaign for Better Transport memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 22.2 Metro memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 22.1 Metro covering letter.doc
Public Inquiry File 21.1 Networkrail memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 20.1 Rail Industry Association memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 19.1 David Rumney covering email.doc
Public Inquiry File 18.1 Sub Technics covering letter.pdf
Public Inquiry File 18.2 Sub Technics memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 17.3 Ben Hughes appendix b.doc
Public Inquiry File 17.2 Ben Hughes appendix a.pdf
Public Inquiry File 17.1 Ben Hughes covering email.doc
Public Inquiry File 16.1 Light Rail Transit Association
Public Inquiry File 15.2 CPT memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 15.1CPT covering letter.doc
Public Inquiry File 14.1 Carillion memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 12.2 LCT memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 12. LCT covering letter.pdf
Public Inquiry File 11.9 Sustraco appendix g.doc
Public Inquiry File 11.8 Sustracoappendixf.doc
Public Inquiry File 11.6 Sustraco appendix d.doc
Public Inquiry File 11.7 Sustraco appendix e.doc
Public Inquiry File 11.4 Sustraco appendix b.pdf
Public Inquiry File 11.3 Sustraco appendix a.pdf
Public Inquiry File 11.2 Sustraco memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 11.1 Sustraco covering letter.doc
Public Inquiry File 11.5 Sustraco appendix c.doc
Public Inquiry File 10.2 Keolis memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 10.1 Keolis covering letter.doc
Public Inquiry File 9.2 Parry Associates memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 9.1 Parry Associates covering email.doc
Public Inquiry File 8.1 UK Tram memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 7.1 South Yorkshire Passenger Transport (sypt) ecovering letter and memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 6.1 Mersey Travel covering letter and memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 5.1 Oil depletion Analysis Centre covering letter.doc
Public Inquiry File 5.2 Oil depletion Analysis Centre memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 4.3 North-East Combined Transport Activists' Round Table memorandum supp.doc
Public Inquiry File 4.2North-East Combined Transport Activists' Round Table rmemorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 3.2 Martin Prosser memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 2.1 Light Rail (UK) memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 2.2 Light Rail (UK) appendix a.pdf
Public Inquiry File 1.1 Evolution Quarter Residents' Association
Public Inquiry File 1.3 Evolution Quarter Residents' Association
Public Inquiry File 1.2 Evolution Quarter Residents' Association
Public Inquiry File 00. Schedule of Evidence.doc Covers PI Files 01 - 37
Public Inquiry Evidence Index Covers PI Files 01 - 37
To a meeting to be held in the House of Commons. 1500h – 1700h Committee Room 11. Tuesday 18th March 2014 RSVP
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group (APPLRG) Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 18th March 2014 at 15:00 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG)
“TramTrain – The Opportunities” A presentation by Jim Harkins FCILT, MTPS. Light Rail (UK) Specialists in Affordable & Sustainable Tramways www.lightrailuk.com E-mail Lightrailuk@aol.com Warrington Business Park, Long Lane,...
Alstom Update to APPLRG 18/03/14 Susan Evans Customer Director, NET & Cities
Matt Taylor Viaduct Helping you to Promote, Support, Build and Operate Light Rail Schemes "A Tram in a Box"
An article published in Tramway & Urban Tramways
How the Tram System has Enhanced Sheffield Tim Bilby Stagecoach Supertram
A presentaion given by Mr Paul Rowen, 7th Annual Light Rail Conference Coalition Agreement makes specific reference to Light Rail: “ We will reform the way decisions on ….. Transport projects to prioritise … low carbon approvals...
Dft Green Light for Light Rail
Dft Light Rail Statistics 2010
The launch of “Economic Impact Study of Light Rail” by Professor Richard Knowles & Dr Fiona Ferbrache Trams, a catalyst for Jobs & Growth Guest Speaker Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP
Final Notice: Supported by the Royal Voluntary Overseas League we have as our main speaker Baroness Vere of Suburiton, Minister of State talking about the Light Rail Industry, It's role on Air Quality and Climate Change and the emerging...
Local political support and a determined and committed management who, even in the darkest days, never lost faith in the tramway’s future potential, has resulted in the transformation of infrastructure and introduction of modern,...
"....Tony Young's impressive chronicle gives us the material needed for future advocacy
Historic Publication This book portrays the city streets of Glasgow, its suburbs and the routes beyond its boundary. Standards, Coronations and Cunarders are shown to good effect with each picture having the date and time it was taken....
A description of our products and services
Schweerbau International GmbH & Co. KG is developing and manufacturing machines and special solutions for mobile rail treatment of rails and switches.
Ministerial Foreword In February of this year I set out Scotland’s new National Transport Strategy (NTS2). This Delivery Plan brings together for the first time the actions across Scottish Government to support delivery of the Strategy...
Notes of meeting of Cross Party Group on Rail in the Scottish Parliament of 15 September 2015 Minister for Transport and the Islands Derek Mackay MSP spoke about railway developments. He spoke of good news for Scotland from the benefits of...
Meeting of the Cross Party Group on Rail in the Scottish Parliament Minute of the meeting held on 28th April 2015, 5.30pm
Meeting of the Cross Party Group on Rail in the Scottish Parliament Minute of the meeting held on Tuesday, 25th November 2014, 5.30pm
Meeting of the Cross Party Group on Rail in the Scottish Parliament Minute of the meeting held on Tuesday, 3rd February 2015, 5.30pm
Tram Forward welcomes the development of two light rail schemes in Scotland. Yesterday the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley City Deal Cabinet on Tuesday the 15th December pledged to help fund four major infrastructure projects in Greater...
Proposed Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on Sustainable Transport 1st Meeting Held on Thursday 25 November 2021, 13:00 Held as a virtual meeting DRAFT MINUTES
A Royal Welcome! Yesterday marked quite the momentous occasion for everyone here at Severn Lamb, with The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall officially presenting Southend Pier’s new eco-friendly train to the City. The train,...
Sheffield’s Supertram was physically little changed after its 1994 debut as the UK’s first low-floor tramway, but a 2018 addition marked another first in British light rail operations. Courtesy: Tramways and Urban Transport.
Key health and wellbeing challenges for the borough include ensuring a healthy start to life, improving childhood obesity, oral health, smoking, physical inactivity, diabetes, TB, alcohol and substance misuse, mental health issues and...
SOUTHEND Council is exploring ambitious plans to revitalise the city centre which could see electric trams running visitors and residents down to the seafront. The bold new ideas form part of the council’s new city centre strategy and...
Dear Councilor Wakefield, Many thanks for taking my call as Secretariat on Friday in response to the article in your local Echo and the short discussion that we had about it Several points arose as follows:- 1. You envisage using...
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Article updated without prejudice to include Trams as part of the Public Transport Mix and in our opinion, the writer has forgotten that they also operate very successfully Sheffield SuperTram and all the points highlighted in this report...
On 13 December 2020, the modern tramway in the Swedish city of Lund opened for passenger service on a 5.2km (3.2-mile)as a low cost tramway
Road Investment Strategy 2 (RIS2) 2020–2025 a serious opportunity not mentioned. and sensitive to the places through which it runs. With a stronger focus on the differing needs of road users and adoption of new working practices and tram...
The new waterfront developments will add to the group of urban elements in 'downtown' Dundee, A revitalized City Center, The new Waterfront, Victoria Dock, The University Quarter, Sea Braes. These are anchored by the 3 major points of...
In view of the sale of by Mersey travel of rails, overhead, vehicles and other equipment, is it time to revisit this proposal which has all the services moved and a significant of amount of progress has happened since the original proposal...
LR Starter Line - High Wycombe - 2010
LR Starter Line - Low Cost Tramways - MacIntosh 2010
LR Low Cost Tramways - Trams beyond the Wire
LR Starter Line - Technology - Parry People Mover Article - 2010
LR Starter Line Low Cost Tramways - Austerity - Harkins 2010
LR Low Cost Tramways - Arizona returns the Streetcar
Growth in new ‘big’ tramways often takes attention away from the small systems that perform a vital local function. Scott McIntosh looks at the Fort Worth Subway, a system that served the city for 40 years.
Jon Reeds examines the global Smart Growth movement and light rail’s crucial role in developing the low-carbon urban centres of the future.
Emaar Properties has unveiled the Dubai Trolley, the world's first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission street running trolley/tram.
A ultra light rail vehicle for shuttles on Heavy Rail or a street running tram
Steconfer was founded in 1997 starting with track works. It grew steadily and sustainably adding rail electrification and rail signalling installation to its portfolio. Recently the company widened its portfolio to all rail systems...
The 5.9 km extension of the existing Luas Green Line runs north from the former Green Line terminus at St Stephen's Green, crossing the Red Line at the junction of O'Connell Street Upper and Abbey Street and serving the new Dublin...
The 18-kilometre Hurontario Light Rail Transit will bring a new, environmentally friendly, and reliable method of transportation to a rapidly growing region. The new transit system will feature 19 stops, travel through two urban growth...
This project was very exciting mostly due to some particular and complex aspects. Effectively, along a considerable amount of the route, there is sensitive research equipment that, together with the university hospital's X-ray departments,...
Light Rail (UK) Stoke Metro District believes that Stoke Metro District's congestion and serious transport air pollution can best be tackled by provision of high-quality public transport. This is a serious opportunity in the proposed...
A flawed report?
Story Contracting is a privately-owned,award-winning infrastructure company.With regional offices across England and Scotland, Story is highly respected nationally for providing rail, plant and construction solutions. We are one of only...
Light Rail (UK) welcomes the general spirit of the Burns Commission Emerging Conclusions report. Light Rail (UK) would, however, like to recommend some specific interventions to the transport infrastructure around Newport to address the...
A proposal to follow the A57 from St Peter's Square Manchester via the A57 - Salford, Irlam, Cadishead, Warrington, Haltom, Liverpool 2017
Update Why a Very Light Rail (VLR), tram system can have a significant effect on Climate Change and benefits to Manchester – Salford – Warrington - Halton – Liverpool Corridor. This is a serious opportunity in the proposed...
The proposed T57 Hydrogen Tram route 9.151m/14.72m Km, connects Irlam Station with Partington Spur, culminating at Metrolink Brooklands and Altrincham. Beginning at Irlam Station, the tramline is envisioned to offer a sustainable,...
T57 Hydrogen Tram Project. TFGM study of Two Bridges, Cadishead viaduct line A good lobbying result!
The aim of the project is to create sustainable public transport infrastructure that supports residential growth either side of the Thames and provides excellent connections to places of work, recreation, retail, and health facilities –...
The proposed Lower Thames Crossing is being promoted as the UK’s greenest road. But without clean transit integration, it risks becoming a 30-year public health liability—measured not just in carbon, but in lives.
By developing the economic potential of the Thames Estuary, we have a viable access to national and international markets and directly into London transport systems. Updated and amended April 2025
KENEX: the Clean,Green and Low Cost sustainable way to link Kent and Essex
Aruba Aruba's streetcars are powered by batteries augmented by hydrogen fuel cells, which in turn are powered by the island's year-round trade winds. Arubans claim that they are the first in the world to use hydrail technology in regular...
The new waterfront developments will add to the group of urban elements in 'downtown' Dundee, A revitalized City Center, The new Waterfront, Victoria Dock, The University Quarter, Sea Braes. These are anchored by the 3 major points of...
ITS BIG! 422,752 sq m of office space 20,000 jobs 13,521 residential units 100,00 sq m of cultural, education, leisure, community and amenity space 60,000 sq m of retail and food uses 38,00 sq m of hotel and conference facilities a further...
Tourist Tram - Wirral Waters - Text
Tourist Tram - Controlling Costs, Affordable New Starts
Manchester - A city with two tram systems opens a second extention in a month
Tourist Tram - Glasgow Commonwealth Games Text
Tourist Tram for - Leeds
Tourist Tram - From GBP 300,000 Plus delivery charges - http://www.newsteadtramcars.com/index.html N.B. This is not an endorsement of the product or services
Tourist Tram - Glasgow Commonwealth Games pdf
TramTrain:Reply to Hon Alderman D H Townsley Sept 2016 arguments against Leeds City Region TramTrain starter proposals
The arrival of the first Alstom Citadis Dualis tram-train cars at the Noisy-le-Sec maintenance depot on July 12 marked the start of commissioning of the T11 Express tram-train line in the northern suburbs of Paris.
PRESS RELEASE Office of Greg Mulholland MP (Leeds North West) Parliamentary Light Rail Group holds special meeting in Leeds to highlight TramTrain as city’s best option
Launch of TramTrain & Tram for Leeds City Region, 1100h 27 May 2016, Black Prince opposite railway station Leeds
More TramTrains for Karlsruhe ordered
TramTrain vehicle unveiled
A €455m financing plan for the first phase of Paris's Tram Express South tram-train line was approved by the board of Ile-de-France Transport Authority, bringing the project a step closer to construction, which is due to start in the...
Aarhus is currently developing Denmark's inaugural light rail project which is on course to open in 2017 to coincide with the city becoming the year's European Capital of Culture The developments are expected to serve 20,000 new residents...
PESA: The recent Winner of the Manufacturer of the Year Award 2015 offers its latest TramTrain Brochure
TramTrain - Presentation - Glasgow Airport Rail Link - The evidence still stands 2015
Alstom has commissioned all 24 Citadis Dualis tram-trains ordered by the Pays de la Loire region. The final vehicle has now entered passenger service on the Nantes-Clisson line. SNCF placed a framework order in 2007 with Alstom worth...
Network Rail’s head of the delayed £60m tram-train pilot between Sheffield and Rotherham has admitted that design problems have affected the pace of work and the infrastructure picture “isn’t positive”. Speaking at a panel...
A proposal for Cardiff Bay, Mr Tim Kendell, Tramforward
LETBANEN, the public company responsible for developing the tram-train network in the Danish city of Aarhus, revealed the final interior and exterior designs on June 1 for its fleet of 26 LRVs, which is being supplied by Stadler Pankow.
Connecting Sheffield and Rotherham by linking the railway to the Supertram network will give better access to jobs, education and leisure facilities
The BOStrab approval certificate for the vehicle was formally handed over to VBK at InnoTrans on September 25, making it the first low-floor tram-train vehicle to be approved for both BOStrab and EBO, according to Vossloh
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TramTrain - Network Rail - Giles Thomas - Technical
TramTrain - Chilliwack to Surrey interurban final report. Includes track cost per km
TramTrain - Network Rail - Ian Ambrose
TramTrain - Sintropher EU- A feasibility study for TramTrain on the Fylde Coast
TramTrain - Grasping the Opportunity - Leeds City
TramTrain T&AUT ERG LRTA Feb 2010
TramTrain - Kassel T&AUT Jan 2010
TramTrain - The TramTrain Project - DfT
TramTrain - Mulhouse, France's Latest TramTrain. A heavy rail conversion (French only)
TramTrain - Presentation - Glasgow Airport Rail Link - The evidence still stands 2010
TramTrain - Report - Glasgow Airport Rail Link - Evidence to the Scottish Parliament 2006
Vossloh Kiepe and Vossloh Rail Vehicles, Spain, will sypply eight with an option for an additional two Citylink tram trains for Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen GmbH. These vehicles are equipped with reliable, state-of-the-art electrical...
TramTrain Conference, 26th February 2014 Crowne Plaza Brussels
Why tram-trains? Tram-trains combine the tram’s flexibility, and ability to penetrate city centre streets, with a train’s greater speed, allowing quick and easy travel from suburban stations directly into the heart of towns and cities.
While in the early days of TramTrain one spoke of the "Karlsruhe model", "track sharing" or "joint running" it is necessary today to distinguish between different groups.
On the threshold of major expansion, TRAM Metropolitano de Alicante has grown from a railway unsuited to a changing market into a light rail system serving one of Europe’s most popular coastal regions.
http://www.expressandstar.com/ First glimpse at £5m light rail network Monday 9th January 2012, 6:00PM GMT. This picture is the first glimpse of how a multi-million pound light rail network between Brierley Hill and Stourbridge could look...
TramTrain - Sintropher TramTrain (Blackpool) Project Newsletter May 2011
TramTrain - Manchester Metrolink into Cheshire 2010. A heavy rail conversion
"Government transport millions for Leeds must be used for mass transit scheme and not squandered on smaller measures” says Leeds MP in a letter to Chris Grayling MP
"Government transport millions for Leeds must be used for mass transit scheme and not squandered on smaller measures” says Leeds MP in a letter to Judith Blake, Leader, Leeds City Council
"Government transport millions for Leeds must be used for mass transit scheme and not squandered on smaller measures” says Greg Mulholland Leeds MP
Leeds City Council never discussed Light Rail option with Minister
Plans for direct tram-train link between Glasgow Airport and city
TramForward welcomes the recent Outline Business Case for a TramTrain service to connect Glasgow Airport to Glasgow Central, which would be the best performing option for the much-discussed rail link, offering the best value for money due...
Air pollution has significant impacts on the health of Europeans, particularly in urban areas, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). While air quality is slowly improving, air pollution remains the single...
TramTrain, At last success! After more than a decade of political campaigning and visits, Applrg welcomes TramTrain to our arsenal of tools to open up many under used or abandoned lines in our cities, towns and countryside and is a major...
A study visit to TramTrain Sheffield, 7th February 2019. The Sheffield TramTrain Project was a major project for the APPLRG shortly after the Group was set up nearly 15 years ago following a successful member’s visit to Kassel, the UK...
A presentation to Members, LRTA and others on a study tour of TramTrain to Rotherham
Günter Koch, Head of Metro and Tram Design at DB Engineering & Consulting in Karlsruhe, assesses the strengths, weaknesses and ways forward for systems that combine rail and tramways. Courtesy TAUT
INSIDE THE MARCH ISSUE: TRAMWAY PROSPECTS FOR 2022:Which openings can we expect as the world emerges from the pandemic? Michael Taplin offers a few predictions in his annual survey. US PIONEER GOES FOR GROWTH
Your weekly round-up of all the latest LRT news... In your next Tramways & Urban Transit... Now in its 85th year, Tramways & Urban Transit is an essential and trusted source of news, insight and industry information for thousands of...
If you wish to see improved public transport in our cities then you should join the LRTA — the more members the more effective we can be in campaigning for the introduction of trams and light rail.
Evolution in Olomouc, a very small tram system using VLR vehicles
For potential new members, we are extending the offer of a free three-month digital subscription to Tramways & Urban Transit – the ‘sector’s leading resource for news and analysis of the global light rail marketplace
We need Scotland to meet its legal responsibilities to cut air pollution and carbon emissions. We want to see opportunities taken for swift cuts in emissions. It’s not acceptable that people are still being killed in Scotland because air...
A metro transport system that transforms connectivity in the Glasgow City Region up to around 15km from the city centre would target areas where connections are currently poor, including places where there is deprivation. Metro...
Sept 2023 THE SOLUTION: A UNIQUE PRODUCT By successfully sealing hydrogen within a contained space, it solves the hazardous problems associated with storing and transporting hydrogen, eliminating leakage and eliminate risk of metal...
Tritonex – an absolute game changer for all things hydrogen
A MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN HYDROGEN CONTAINMENT We are the creators of the Tritonex barrier coating system - a global phenomenon in preventing hydrogen leakage. Tritonex is the only barrier coating product anywhere in the world that provides...
There is a widespread recognition within the UK and Internationally of the benefits of light rail as an environmentally friendly form of sustainable mass transit. On average there is a modal switch of 25% - 32% resulting in lower road...
Tritonex ® ISO 17081 The game changing solution to Hydrogen Storage, Transportation, Corrosion and Permeation. and the only coating in the world certified ISO 17081 for 0% permeation to 900 bar. Now we can have hydrogen gas at affordable...
If Britain can embrace TIF, it would open the door to funding regeneration projects across the most deprived parts of the country where the tax increase from those regeneration projects would be most pronounced. And it would enable us to...
Imagine a color-coded map showing phased tram/light rail corridors for: • Mariupol: o Phase 1: Port ? City Centre ? Hospital Zone o Phase 2: Industrial Belt ? Residential Districts o Phase 3: East-West Connector for economic hubs •...
Following the success of this year’s extended Light Rail Summit in Edinburgh, UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board have announced plans for an even more ambitious event in 2022.
Better Value 'Tool Kit' Welcomed by Light Rail Experts
View this email in your browser Light Rail News from UKTram Welcome to the latest update from UKTram, the voice of light rail UKTram Welcomes Further Funding to Safeguard Services UKTram has welcomed further funding for essential...
In Light Rail news this week – prestigious award for Edinburgh Trams, NET seeks customer feedback, pay-as-you-go travel on Metro, Seaton Tramway in the running for three awards and planning application lodged for Dudley Interchange.
In this weeks light rail news – NET users told to ‘pay up duck’, recruitment drive launches in Edinburgh, zonal ticketing introduced in the West Midlands, six days of works on the Ashton line and half price entry with a lottery...
In this weeks light rail news – NET users told to ‘pay up duck’, recruitment drive launches in Edinburgh, zonal ticketing introduced in the West Midlands, six days of works on the Ashton line and half price entry with a lottery...
The benefits of light rail, however, are not limited to benefits felt by its users. There are wider societal benefits too. Indeed, it is these wider benefits that promoters of light rail systems are looking to realise when they bring...
Few people have more experience of tram-trains than new UK Tram Chairman Steve Edwards. He was Director General for South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE), which was responsible for introducing (in 2018) Britain’s first...
Dr Nicholas Faulk and the case for Trams or Light Rail for Oxford
A DEFRA Report estimating Local Mortality Burdens associated with Particulate Air Pollution A major reason for Trams which have no pollution at point of use and can use clean sustainable electricity
A new group is battling to get tram services between Blackpool and South Fylde back on track. Trams to Lytham want to restore services from Squires Gate to Lytham Station and has launched an online petition to Lancashire County Council...
The government has lost a case on its failure to act on pollution. UK’s failure to meet EU limits on nitrogen dioxide must be tackled, court rules in case brought by NGO ClientEarth over government’s failure to act
Creating the Most Liveable Capital City Region in Europe - and why transport really does matters!
The City of Edinburgh Council 10am, Thursday, 11 December 2014 Future Investment in Public Transport – Potential tram Extension
Info Sheet 1 : Edinburgh - The Facts - Supplied Undated 1 Aug 2010
Info Sheet: 2 : Manchester Metrolink - Rochdale Connection June 2010
Info Sheet 3: Manchester Metrolink - Rochdale August 2010
Info Sheet 4 Manchester Metrolink - Airport
A presentation given at the 7th Light Rail Conference, Manchester June 2012 Improving the passenger experience through intermodal operation Philip Purdy Metrolink Director Transport for Greater Manchester
Blackpool and Lancashire County Council embrace latest international technology for UK’s longest running tram operation Bombardier is hosting the global launch of the BOMBARDIER FLEXITY 2 tram in Blackpool, England. Blackpool and...
Update - Edinburgh July 2011
REPORT: TRANSPORT AND THE ECONOMY - Select Committee Announcement -
Info Sheet 5 ERG Barriers to Investment Jan 2010
222 million passenger journeys were made in total on the eight systems, 18 million (9%) more than during the previous year. Overall, growth in passenger journeys largely mirrored increased vehicle miles in 2012/13, with more services run...
In the financial year ending 2015, light rail usage in England continued to rise with record numbers of passenger journeys (239.8 million) and vehicle miles (18.4 million) since comparable records began in 1983 •since the financial year...
Speaking in response to the publication of Northern Transport Strategy, Louise Ellman MP, Chair of the Transport Committee said: "I welcome the Northern Transport Strategy but I am concerned that there is no commitment to funding....
Edinburgh Trams has been named the world’s ‘Operator of the year’ at the 2015 Light Rail Awards Last night’s awards have been hailed by tram chiefs, which they say “recognise excellence and innovations in the light and urban rail...
At-risk Scots warned to 'take it easy' as "dangerous air pollution" hits Central Belt of Scotland
Tram Systems UK I O W Trams as replacements ?
Tram proposals Portsmouth to Southampton link
The All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group have backed proposals for a TramTrain network in the Leeds City Region and West Yorkshire, resurrecting part proposals put forward by Metro, the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority,...
Blackpool: 5 Million Passengers Target Aug 2016
Aging air quality and TfL to stop buying diesel vehicles
Tram train is the best option for Leeds’s transport future if the city is to become a truly global economic player, a key summit has been told. Experts gathered at Leeds Town Hall earlier, with operators and manufacturers all making...
Government recognised the "Oslo Effect", NEE - Non Exhaust Emissions are a greater hazard than Tail Pipe emissions but nothing in Legislation yet!
Transport Minister Baroness Vere said: As the country opens up in line with the roadmap out of lockdown, we want light rail and tram services to be available to passengers and running as normal.
If Britain can embrace TIF, it would open the door to funding regeneration projects across the most deprived parts of the country where the tax increase from those regeneration projects would be most pronounced. And it would enable us to...
1. A Bold Long-term Vision and Ambition for Transport Infrastructure: An ambitious national transport strategy to increase journeys by public transport, walking, and cycling by 2035, and to double the mode share of rail within a decade....
Leading Green light: What light rail can do for city regions – https://lightrailuk.co.uk/admin/dashboard/UTG-Urban-Transport-Group produced by consultant Steer Group on behalf of the Urban Transport Group – stresses the role light rail...
Light rail is now playing a bigger role in the life of British towns and cities than since the heyday of urban tram systems between the First and Second World Wars. In the year to March 2019, 282 million journeys were made on Britain’s...
Light rail: keeping city regions moving during the pandemic – and building back better afterwards. The Urban Transport Group brings together the public sector transport authorities for the largest city regions. This fact sheet is about...
Light Rail reduces congestion and better environment: Light rail systems can carry 4,000 people per hour per direction, per hour, equivalent to 2,500 cars. 25% of Manchester Metrolink users said they would travel by car instead if...
Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire, was in conversation with Louisa Harrison-Walker, Chief Executive of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce. During the discussion, the Mayor spoke about the potential opportunities that franchised bus...
Recent technical advances have broken through important cost barriers and have made the urban tram mode affordable for smaller towns and districts Reconciling Conflicting Objectives Problems caused by traffic congestion are experienced...
A joint venture between WMG and Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council The proposed centre will be located at Castle Hill, Dudley. The estimated project costs are equivalent to ~£28m. The project has recently secured £4.5 m funding from...
The WMG centre High Value Manufacturing Catapult works at the forefront of emerging technologies and is renowned for innovation in the automotive sector. Its academic researchers and engineers specialise in Energy Storage & Management and...
WMG -Trams from £5000k
A new design of train – dubbed a ‘very light rail vehicle’ – has been unveiled by two Warwickshire businesses, who hope it will find applications in the UK
The new vehicle will make best use of street space and improve the productivity of public transport vehicle crews.
REWORKED PLANS IN TO BRING TRAMS TO PRESTON
“Very light rail will be quicker and cheaper to build and run than any of the tram systems currently operating in the UK. The track will be easier and quicker to lay and in the future, the system will be able to operate without drivers....
ULRP has been set up in order to take advantage of the success of the Stourbridge service by building a worldwide ULR industry that will provide a solution to the lethal particulate pollution (known as the Oslo Effect) created by buses...
In the world of rail vehicles, there are also medium and quite small companies next to production giants. And this is one of these small companies we present in this article TRAM Power Ltd. The whole project was created at TRAM Power...
TRAMFORWARD ULR-VLR PROJECT Aims: Promote a wider, informed conversation and debate about the prospect of ULR-VLR emerging as a public transport game-changer during the next few years. Support tram campaigns groups to take full...
In 2014, a new low-floor Ultra Light Tramway system started its operations in France – in the city of Besançon. It differs from other new systems in the country, mainly because of its lower cost approach: the usually very complex design...
We provide environmental sensors, networks and data solutions to support decarbonisation efforts globally. We drive real environmental change by leveraging the power of real-time data with cleantech technologies. As experts in the...
Light Rail (UK) Warrington based, believes that Warrington's congestion and serious transport air pollution can best be tackled by provision of high quality public transport. There is an opportunity coming in the proposed rebalancing of...
Warringtons first Air Quality Symposium sponsored by Trams for Warrington
Presentation given today to Ms Charlotte Nicholls MP, Labour Warrington North
Presentation given today to Ms Charlotte Nicholls MP, Labour Warrington North
A Hydrogen VLR Tram will :- The first two lines will Improve non car access and connectivity to the two main North South and East West Road corridors Provide a greater service frequency i.e. 4-8 trams per hour, Employment including...
A presentation on the benefits of Hydrogen trams as a Service including potential revenue streams
Park & Ride, direct access from/to the Town Centre and Transport Hubs. Link to Central, Bank Quay Stations and Bus Station and Pedestrian Retail Centre. Frequent and Flexible Service, A Clean and Green Eastern Gateway to Warrington Opens...
Western Link Road Urban Transport Corridor Pollution,The Warrington Tram Solution Purpose & Requirements,A Cross Party willingness toachieve goals, Comply and improve Air Quality in Warrington and District Reduce the 95 UTC pollution...
Call for evidence
Warrington's and Halton congestion and serious transport air pollution can best be tackled by provision of high-quality public transport. This is a serious opportunity in the proposed rebalancing of the North - South economy This can be...
An open letter to Warrington Borough Council, Action on air quality now!
First & Last mile for TFN Rail Connectivity North Cheshire, a low cost alternative to the Transport for the North two heavy Rail lines into North Cheshire An alternative low cost rail corridor with a higher CBR and avoids a pollution...
There is the danger that the current proposals by TfN and NPR will create a major pollution problem west of Manchester stretching to Liverpool is these proposals are not updated A tramway will improve the Northern Cities image and assists...
Meet our new Light Rail Minister Jesse Norman MP
A Hung Parliament, A simple guide
Applrg; Who we are 1 October 2017
Diary dates for October & November 2017, Invitations and details to follow
Archive - Who we were 2009
Archive - Who we were 2008
Paul Rowen Lib/Dem, Former Chair 2008 - 2010
Paul Blomfield MP Sheffield Labour Central
Chris Leslie MP Nottingham East
Katy Clark MP Labour North Ayrshire & Arran
Jim Fitzpatrick MP Labour Poplars & Limehouse
Natascha Engel MP Labour North East Derbyshire
Natascha Engel MP Labour North East Derbyshire
Jack Dromey MP Labour Birmingham Erdington
Robert Flello MP Labour Stoke-on-Trent South
Stephen Twigg MP Labour/Co-operative Liverpool West Derby
Paul Flynn MP Labour Newport West
Rosie Cooper MP Labour West Lancashire
Louis Ellman MP Labour Liverpool Riverside
Rt Hon George Howarth MP Labour Knowesley
Angela Smith MP Labour Penistone & Stockridge
Tom Harris MP Labour Glasgow South
Steve Rotherham MP Liverpool Walton
Steve Hepburn MP Labour Jarrow
Lilian Greenwood MP Labour Nottingham South
Lord Falkner of Worcester Labour - Vice Chair, House of Lords
Jim Dobbins Labour MP Heywood & Middleton
Clive Betts MP Labour Sheffield Attercliffe
Jeremy Corbyn MP labour Islington North
Martin Caton MP Labour Swansea Gower
Kelvin Hopkins MP Labour Luton North Secretary
Graham Stringer MP Labour Manchester Blakely, Vice Chairman
Martin Horwood MP LibDem Cheltenham
Baron Shipley of Gosforth LibDem
John Hemming MP Lib/Dem Birmingham Yardley
Lorely Burt MP Lib/Dem Solihull
Greg Mulholland MP Lib/Dem Leeds North
Tom Brake MP Lib/Dem Carshalton & Wallington
John Leech MP Lib/Dem Manchester Withington, Chairman
Alec Shelbrooke MP Conservative Elmet and Rothwell
Jake Berry MP Conservative Rossendale and Darwen
Paul Maynard MP Conservative Blackpool North & Clevelys
Gavin Barwell MP Conservative Croydon Central
Graham Brady MP Conservative Altrincham and Sale West
A list of members Election 2015
A list of members elected Jan 2019 The All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group is an independent forum for MPs and Peers from all political parties and Industry to come together and raise awareness of matters concerning Light Rail &...
1. Strategic Context Makerfield sits in the southern and eastern part of the Wigan district, covering Ashton-in-Makerfield, Bryn, Hindley, Hindley Green, Abram, Worsley Mesnes, Orrell, and Winstanley. These communities form a chain of...
Hydrogen Tram Powerpoint including autonomous electronic car multi-coupling.
The new and emerging details of the Very Light Rail (VLR) project in Coventry, Doha, Aruba, and elsewhere, with the gathering of data and monitoring of progress from the outset so its implications for new schemes and LTPs schemes in...
*This starter line will pass through key stops like York Rail Station, Stonebow, and Woodthorpe, York Racecourse and out to a P+R on the South Western Ring Road It will operate throughout the day at a proposed 6-minute peak headway,...
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