Tramways & Urban Transit December 2025

INSIDE THE DECEMBER ISSUE:

SAARBAHN’S VDV TRAM TRAIN
Tony Streeter updates on the latest news from Saarbahn, where the new Stadler Citylink will enter service next year.

PAYING DIVIDENDS IN BRATISLAVA
Andrew Thompson looks at how 20 years of investment in the Slovak capital will result in a modern public transport offering.

TRACK TECHNOLOGY
Richard Foster considers some of the latest advances in track technology, and asks: could change the way we lay track?

SYSTEMS FACTFILE: BONN
This German city has grand plans for longterm environmental improvement. Neil Pulling finds out about fleet renewal and system expansion, which are part of these plans.

UKTRAM INTERVIEW
UKTram’s Chair, Steve Edwards, reflects on a year of growth and collaboration.

CLASSIC TRAMS: PRAHA AT 150
Mike Russell visits the Czech capital marking 150 years of its iconic tramway.

HEADLINES

Helsinki chooses Stadler for new fleet;
Melbourne opens new Maidstone depot.