Tyne & Wear Metro level crossing safety hub
UK: Tyne & Wear Metro operator Nexus has recreated a level crossing to create a safety training tool to educate young people interacting with the light rail network radiating from Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Burnham urges rail sector to accelerate integration into Manchester’s Bee Network
UK: Greater Manchester Metro Mayor Andy Burnham has pledged to accelerate integration of local rail services into the nascent Bee Network of public transport provision if he is re-elected on May 2.
Light rail safety guidance updated
UK: Following a comprehensive review the Light Rail Safety & Standards Board has updated the Tramway Principles & Guidance document.
New fleet and expansion proposed as Sheffield’s Supertram comes under public control
UK: Fleet renewal and network expansion are included in the ambitions South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority set out when it took over management of Sheffield Supertram following the end of Stagecoach’s operating contract.
Leeds and Bradford trams in West Yorkshire mass transit plan
UK: Plans for two tram lines in Leeds and Bradford have been set out by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, ahead of the Mayoral election in May.
Cubic demonstrates the future of station ticket gates
TICKETING: A demonstration ticket gate bringing together various concepts for the future was displayed by Cubic Transportation Systems at the Transport Ticketing Global exhibition in London.
Quantum train location testing on the London Underground
UK: Researchers are using a London Underground train to test whether quantum inertial navigation systems could be used to provide accurate location information for condition-based monitoring, train control and signalling applications without needing satellites or lineside equipment.
London trial of all-day Friday off-peak fares agreed
Tram training transformation
London Underground orders second-generation safety system
Manchester Metrolink upgrade funding approved
Three shortlisted for Docklands Light railway operating contract
Tokyo Metro amongst bidders for Elizabeth Line operating contract
Secondment scheme to develop tram talent
London Overground routes get new names
Youth representatives to join Transport for London meetings
Goole gets larger share of Piccadilly Line train contract
Edinburgh council to consult on north-south tram plan
Transport for London consults on Docklands Light Railway extension plans
Transport for London sets out plan for ‘fairer, more accessible and inclusive’ network