Tramways & Urban Transit July 2026

INSIDE THE JULY ISSUE:

INSPIRATIONAL LRT  
What makes a tramway ‘inspiring’? TAUT rounds up just some of the systems around the world that could justify this description.

NATIONAL TRANSPORT STRATEGY
TAUT asks: could new government legislation finally help unlock light rail expansion in the UK?

CAUSE FOR OPTIMISM
TAUT takes a tour around the UK’s systems to find out their latest progress and plans.

THE BENEFITS OF AN ALLIANCE
Midland Metro Alliance reflects on its unique working model.

THE STAR OF MUNICH
Andrew Thompson visits this German city system after its western extension opened.

UKTRAM: NEW MILESTONES  
The Mixed-Use Railway gains momentum.

SYSTEMS FACTFILE: COTTBUS
A delayed fleet renewal is now underway in this German city; Neil Pulling reports.

CLASSIC TRAMS: JENA
Mike Russell reports on the celebrations

HEADLINES

Romania wins investment for two cities;
Cairo elevated monorail starts service.