Tramways & Urban Transit November 2024

INSIDE THE NOVEMBER ISSUE

INNOTRANS REPORT
TAUT rounds up all the news and fresh releases from this year’s show.

TORINO
Home to Italy’s oldest tramway system, Torino is looking to extend its networks. Andrew Thompson looks at the plans.

LIGHT RAIL DAY
David Walmsley reports on the Finnish rail event.

ANDY BYFORD IN NEW YORK
Richard Foster talks to ‘Train Daddy’ about his time in New York, one of the world’s most recognisable metro systems, plus future plans and moral principles.

SHEFFIELD TRAM-TRAIN UPDATE
Melanie Corcoran from SYMCA reveals how the eight-year Supertram programme will be key to Sheffield’s revitalisation.

SYSTEMS FACTFILE: GERA
Andrew Thompson visits the German legacy tramway that has plans for future growth against the odds.

CLASSIC TRAMS: PLZEŇ
Not to be overlooked in celebrating its 125th anniversary, Plzeň hosted a weekend of events to mark the occasion.

HEADLINES

West Midlands Dasher offered low-cost alternative;
Liège tram extensions dropped.