Tramways & Urban Transit April 2024

INSIDE THE APRIL ISSUE

PICCADILLY LINE TRAINS
London’s Piccadilly Line prepares for a new fleet, but Howard Johnston asks: What about the rest of the Underground?

WHY LEEDS?
With the UK Light Rail Conference heading to Leeds this summer, TAUT explores the latest LRT developments in the city.

ROLLING STOCK ORDERS 2024
Michael Taplin’s annual round-up of the global vehicle market.

WHAT GOES INTO A TRAM?
Richard Foster delves into the interior of light rail vehicles.

OLSZTYN: LEADING BY EXAMPLE
Poland’s newest tramway is already proving an inspiration to nearby cities – Andrew Thompson finds out why.

SYSTEMS FACTFILE: EDINBURGH
Despite its troublesome genesis, Edinburgh’s tramway has grown into its pivotal role in the Scottish capital and become a real asset.

CLASSIC TRAMS: PERRIS
Mike Russell visits the extensive collection of the Southern California Tramway Museum.

HEADLINES

Work starts on Vienna’s new line;
Light rail replaces monorail in Brazil;
Atlanta implements new ticketing system.