Tramways & Urban Transit September 2026

INSIDE THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE:

UK LIGHT RAIL CONFERENCE 2026
Devolution and political restructuring were leading discussions at this year’s UKLRC; TAUT summarises the positive atmosphere of change and the new projects in the pipeline for the UK.

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL
TAUT asks if the Metrolink model that has given such a boost to Manchester could be applied to other cities in the UK.

A NEW ERA OF OPPORTUNITY?
RailIntel analyses the data that could indicate the global urban rail market is entering a new era of scale and renewal.

BUDGET-BEATING BESANÇON
Andrew Thompson visits the mid-sized French city that is seeking to break the confines of its capacity limitations.

20 YEARS OF PROGRESS
UKTram looks back to the very first UKLRC, and reflects on the 20 years since.

SYSTEMS FACTFILE: GRAZ
Andrew Thompson visits the Austrian city, fresh from opening a new cross-city extension and with more still to come.

CLASSIC TRAMS: BREMEN AT 150
Mike Russell reports on the parade held to mark 150 years of Bremen’s tramway.

HEADLINES

CAF trams enter service in Brazil as Salvador opens new tramway;
Berlin welcomes Urbanliner trams into service.