Updated scenarios boost virtual reality tram safety tool
UK: Additional scenarios reflecting real-life incidents and changes to the highway code have been added to a virtual reality hazard perception tool which light rail operators can use for training and as part of their recruitment processes.
West Midlands Metro extension track installed in Digbeth
UK: The Midland Metro Alliance has installed the first section of track in Digbeth as part of the Eastside light rail extension.
Consultancies commissioned to assess options for Watford to Croxley Link
UK: Three transport consultancies have been awarded contracts to independently develop innovative and ‘creative, but deliverable, viable and feasible’ concepts for transport on the Watford to Croxley Link.
Tyne & Wear Metro trains rolled out
UK: The first two of the 46 trainsets ordered for the Tyne & Wear Metro have been rolled out by Stadler in Switzerland.
Transport for London funding agreed to 2024
UK: The government and Transport for London have reached agreement on a funding settlement running until March 31 2024. This includes just under £1·2bn of base funding and a revenue support mechanism, although there is still a funding gap and TfL is required to consider pension reform, cost savings and ...
London Underground fits customised cable hangers
UK: Transport for London has installed Ellis Patents’ Pegasus cable hangers as part of the Bank station capacity enhancement project.
Consultancies appointed to Sheffield Supertram project
UK: South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive has appointed Turner & Townsend and Anturas to support the development of a business case for investment in the Sheffield Supertram light rail network, and its subsequent implementation.
Scope of Transport & Works Act legislation to be expanded
Transport for London funding agreement expires
Transport for London needs time to consider funding proposal
Transport for London receives draft proposal for funding settlement
Barking Riverside extension opens
Very Light Rail overhead charger commissioned at Dudley test facility
West Midlands Metro extension to Edgbaston opens
Tyne & Wear Metro simulator delivered
‘Unsatisfactory progress’ means no long-term Transport for London funding agreement
UKTram publishes light rail rallying call
London Underground signalling design contract awarded
Unicard and Amdocs announce account-based ticketing platform
Paragon ID acquires UrbanThings