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
UK: Agreement has been reached to trial all-day off-peak rail and Underground fares in London on Fridays from March 8 until May 31.
Tram training transformation
UK: The Light Rail Safety & Standards Board has launched a sector-wide initiative to ‘revolutionise’ training and development at tram operators.
London Underground orders second-generation safety system
UK: London Underground has awarded Drallim Industries a contract to design, manufacture and service an enhanced version of the Permanent Current Rail Indicating Device.
Manchester Metrolink upgrade funding approved
UK: Transport for Greater Manchester has announced that £21·4m from the government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement will be spent on the Metrolink light rail network over the next 12 months.
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
Friday off-peak London fares trial still to be agreed
Sheffield Supertram refurbishment planned
Rebuilt depot ready to revolutionise Tyne & Wear Metro maintenance
Manchester Metrolink operating contract extended