Tramways & Urban Transit June 2024

INSIDE THE JUNE ISSUE

UKTRAM ’S NEW CHAIRMAN
Steve Edwards discusses his plans for theUK trade body.

COMMENT: SOCIAL VALUES
SYSTRA on the social values of mass transit.

TICKETING TECHNOLOGY
Richard Foster looks at today’s ticketing technology, and where this might lead us.

THE PRICE OF A FLAT FARE
Tony Streeter considers the impact of the EUR49 Deutschlandticket.

GENOVA: TAKING THE LONG VIEW
TAUT looks at how Italy’s seaside city is starting to join up its transport network.

BYDGOSZCZ: FOLLOWING A VISION
Andrew Thompson visits the Polish city that rebuilt routes after World War Two’s destruction – and continues to grow.

SYSTEMS FACTFILE : PARIS T3A & T3B
Neil Pulling looks at Paris T3 – which later split into T3a and T3b – and which will feel the most impact of the summer Olympics.

CLASSIC TRAMS: OLD PUEBLO TROLLEY
A hidden museum in Tucson, Arizona, has high ambitions – but also some frustrating limitations. Mike Russell explores.

HEADLINES

RATP wins new Lyon contract;
Wien sets its sights high;
New tram runs in Woltersdorf.