Tramways & Urban Transit – July 2023

INSIDE THE JULY ISSUE:

EDINBURGH: NEWHAVEN ROUTE
The Newhaven route in Edinburgh is set to open in June – Edinburgh Trams provides an update and looks at future plans.

MODERNISING FLORENCE
Andrew Thompson visits the Italian city of culture that has seen significant investment in public transport over the past 20 years.

FINDING NEW MARKETS
Matt Johnston explains the value of market research in finding new light rail business.

SAN FRANCISCO
Although a stark warning of financial woes looks bleak for BART, Vic Simons finds several new projects underway in the city.

SYSTEMS FACTFILE: MIDLANDS METRO
England’s largest urban area has long been under-served by its public service network; now the West Midlands Metro has finally been given the remit it needs to deliver.

CLASSIC TRAMS: LIBEREC
Liberec operates a characterful tramway, but visitors should also consider the city’s Technical Museum – which Mike Russell finds has much to offer.

HEADLINES

Six US cities to receive FTA support for new stock;
Quito opens country’s first metro.