Metro Report International

03/03/2025

Network Rail and TfL to collaborate on innovation

UK: Transport for London and Network Rail have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and share confidential information on asset management, maintenance and environmental issues. Plans include joint research and innovation, promoting the use of new technology and improving data digital...

03/03/2025

Poland: Tram development continues apace

Polish cities have invested significantly in tram network reconstruction and expansion over the past two decades, and the trend is expected to continue. Rolling stock renewals enabled domestic suppliers to strengthen their businesses, and order prospects remain strong, as Michael Dreyer explains.

28/02/2025

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28/02/2025

DB seeks to order standardised S-Bahn fleets

GERMANY: DB Regio has called tenders for framework contracts to supply electric multiple-units to replace life-expired fleets used on S-Bahn services in the Rhein-Main, Stuttgart and München areas. At least 300 vehicles are needed, and the frameworks would cover up to 400 vehicles with prices for ....

28/02/2025

Morocco orders high speed, inter-city and suburban trains

MOROCCO: National railway ONCF has selected three manufacturers to supply up to 168 high speed, inter-city and suburban trainsets worth up to 29bn dirhams.

27/02/2025

Urban transport industry news round-up

This week's round-up of news from the urban transport sector.

26/02/2025

Metro signalling: TACS supports flexible operation

An integrated train control and operating system has been successfully deployed on Qingdao metro Line 6 as a national demonstrator for China's next generation of metro signalling.

26/02/2025

Tina tram delivered to Rostock

GERMANY: The first of 29 Stadler Tina trams ordered by Rostocker Straßenbahn was officially unveiled on February 19.

25/02/2025

Roma metro funding agreed as more tram extensions studied

ITALY: The municipality of Roma has reached an agreement with the Ministry of Infrastructure & Transport for financing the next phases of metro Line C. The city council has also approved feasibility studies for five more tram lines. Metro Line C to Farnesina On February 12, ...

25/02/2025

Hitachi to supply telecoms and information systems for Lisboa's Cascais Line

PORTUGAL: Infrastructure manager Infraestruturas de Portugal has awarded Hitachi Rail and its partners SISINT and Conecticabo contracts to modernise telecoms and passenger information systems on Lisboa's Cascais Line. The stand-alone suburban line runs 25 km west from Lisboa Cais do Sodré station t...

25/02/2025

Hiroshima AGT deliveries completed

JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has competed deliveries of 24 six-car Automated Guideway Transit rubber-tyred light metro trainsets ordered for Hiroshima Rapid Transit Co's Astram Line. The longest AGT route in Japan runs 18·4 km from Hondori station in central Hiroshima to Koiki-koen-mae statio...

25/02/2025

Praha cross-city rail tunnel plans firm up

CZECH REPUBLIC: The Ministry of Transport has selected a preferred design option for two railway tunnels to be built under Praha with a total length of 10·6 km.

24/02/2025

UK: The Welsh Valley Lines are going green

Development of the South Wales Metro project around Cardiff is progressing apace, and the start of electric operation marks a significant milestone in the programme, as Chris Howe explains.

24/02/2025

Stadler trams begin entering service in Milano

ITALY: The first of 74 Stadler Tramlink trams being supplied to Milano transport operator ATM has entered passenger service on routes 7 and 31. Regular services began on February 20, after a launch event the previous day. The rest of the fleet will be introduced over ...

21/02/2025

Tram collects real-world data for driver assistance development

NORWAY: A CAF tram operating in regular service is Oslo has been fitted with sensors and cameras to collect data. This will be used to develop driver assistance technology as part of the EU-backed R2DATO research project. The first round of data collection is planned to ...

20/02/2025

Boston operator launches battery train procurement

USA: Keolis Commuter Services has issued a request for proposals for the supply of seven battery-electric multiple-units for use on Boston's Fairmount Line from 2028. It is also seeking proposals to finance the order under a leasing agreement. The BEMUs would combine overhead electrification with on...

20/02/2025

Canberra light rail extension construction launched

AUSTRALIA: Tramway PPP concessionaire Canberra Metro has begin construction of the light rail Stage 2A extension to Commonwealth Park. The A$577m project is being jointly funded by the national government and the Australian Capital Territory. It includes 1·7 km of new route from Alinga Street, with...