Tramways & Urban Transit April 2026

INSIDE THE APRIL ISSUE:

NEW TRAM ORDERS 2026
Mike Taplin presents a somewhat more positive analysis of tram orders for the year ahead, with an uptick for the order books.

ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Tim Kay presents a case for better integrated asset management systems, beginning with: what actually are they?

UKTRAM: SHARED EXPERIENCE
Chelsea Branch considers how broadening UKTram membership helps to create a stronger platform for shared learning.

VIENNA: A GROWING GIANT
The latest two projects have strengthened this LRT giant, as Andrew Thompson finds.

NEW GROUND FOR COPENHAGEN
The return of light rail to the Danish capital marked two ‘firsts’ for the country.

IS NOW THE TIME FOR CAMBRIDGE?
Richard Foster uncovers the latest plans for an LRT network in this UK city.

SYSTEMS FACTFILE: LISBON
The hilly topography in this Portuguese city poses a challenge to public transport – yet 2027 will see the system add to its light rail network. Neil Pulling finds out more.

CLASSIC TRAMS: SEASHORE TROLLEY MUSEUM
In his tour of the US, Mike Russell visits the country’s oldest tramway museum.

HEADLINES

Celebration for opening of Eglinton line