Tramways & Urban Transit June 2025

INSIDE THE JUNE ISSUE:

CONNECTING CHINA
It is a fast developing country with ambitious plans to treble its rail routes and connect its burgeoning cities; Hans-Ulrich Riedel provides an overview of some of China’s main schemes.

NEW PROJECTS FOR NEW YORK
Andrew Grahl summarises the projects underway in one of the US’ busiest cities that aim to keep its residents on the move.

PROGRESS IN MAGDEBURG
With infrastructure and fleet upgrades, this German city is ready to face an expanded future – Andrew Thompson explores.

DUBAI METRO’S VISION
Richard Foster uncovers the visionary ways in which Dubai Metro looks after its system and offsets its carbon imprint.

SYSTEMS FACT FILE: GRENOBLE
Grenoble’s second-generation light rail system, while not quite as extensive as the first, still maintains a broad reach serving multiple municipalities.

VLR COVENTRY PROGRESS
UKTram visits the VLR test track.

CLASSIC TRAMS: BERLIN
Mike Russell joins fans in Berlin to wave farewell to a classic two-axle tram.

HEADLINES

Morocco plans third network in Tangier;
Copenhagen approves new metro route;
Liège opens new line.