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NERIC awarded Alexandria metro train order as assembly plant nears opening EGYPT: National Authority for Tunnels has signed a €275m contract with local manufacturer NERIC for the supply of 21 nine-car metro trainsets for Alexandria.

NERIC awarded Alexandria metro train order as assembly plant nears opening https://www.railwaygazette.com/metros/neric-awarded-alexandria-metro-train-order-as-assembly-plant-nears-opening/68801.article

Extension brings Mumbai metro Line 3 nearer to completion INDIA: The Phase 2A extension of Mumbai metro Line 3 was opened on May 10, running from Bandra-Kurla Complex to Acharya Atre Chowk.

Extension brings Mumbai metro Line 3 nearer to completion https://www.railwaygazette.com/metros/extension-brings-mumbai-metro-line-3-nearer-to-completion/68798.article

First Orange County Streetcar delivered USA: Orange County Transportation Authority has taken delivery of the first of eight trams for the OC Streetcar line which is under construction and now expected to open in spring 2026.

First Orange County Streetcar delivered https://www.railwaygazette.com/light-rail-and-tram/first-orange-county-streetcar-delivered/68800.article

Urban transport industry news round-up This week's round-up of news from the urban transport sector.

Urban transport industry news round-up https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/urban-transport-industry-news-round-up/68793.article

Electric transport operators agree to help balance power grid use NETHERLANDS: Public transport operators have signed an agreement to help balance demand on the heavily-loaded national power grid.

Electric transport operators agree to help balance power grid use https://www.railwaygazette.com/technology-data-and-business/electric-transport-operators-agree-to-help-balance-power-grid-use/68791.article

Sengkang-Punggol LRT peoplemover sets on test The first of 25 two-car AGT trainsets for the Sengkang-Punggol Light Rapid Transit network have been handed over to SBS Transit.

Sengkang-Punggol LRT peoplemover sets on test https://www.railwaygazette.com/peoplemovers-and-monorails/sengkang-punggol-lrt-peoplemover-sets-on-test/68788.article

Moskva orders 100 trams with off-wire capability RUSSIA: Tramway operator Moskva Metro has awarded PK TS a contract to supply 100 four-axle fully low-floor single-section trams capable of 4 km of off-wire running at a speed of at least 20 km/h.

Moskva orders 100 trams with off-wire capability https://www.railwaygazette.com/light-rail-and-tram/moskva-orders-100-trams-with-off-wire-capability/68784.article

Costa del Sol railway study commissioned SPAIN: The Ministry of Transport & Sustainable Mobility has awarded a contract to study the viability of building a long-proposed a railway linking M??laga with the airport, the Costa del Sol resorts and Algeciras.

Costa del Sol railway study commissioned https://www.railwaygazette.com/infrastructure/costa-del-sol-railway-study-commissioned/68769.article

USA: ‘What we are doing in Virginia is pretty unique’ The Commonwealth of Virginia has purchased 640 km of trackage and disused alignments as it seeks to significantly expand passenger rail services. With funding in place for projects to 2030, Virginia Passenger Rail Authority Executive Director DJ Stadtler explains the strategy and progress so far to Benjámin Zelki.

USA: ‘What we are doing in Virginia is pretty unique’ https://www.railwaygazette.com/in-depth/usa-what-we-are-doing-in-virginia-is-pretty-unique/68761.article

Stockholm metro train digital support agreement signed SWEDEN: Transport authority Storstockholms Lokaltrafik has awarded Alstom a contract to support and develop digital systems on the Movia C20 and C30 metro trainsets it supplied for the Stockholm metro.

Stockholm metro train digital support agreement signed https://www.railwaygazette.com/metros/stockholm-metro-train-digital-support-agreement-signed/68770.article

Alstom delivers Atlanta airport Plane Train peoplemover cars USA: Alstom has delivered the first of 29 Innovia APM 300R vehicles to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Alstom delivers Atlanta airport Plane Train peoplemover cars https://www.railwaygazette.com/peoplemovers-and-monorails/alstom-delivers-atlanta-airport-plane-train-peoplemover-cars/68771.article

Assistance tool aims to make Japanese railways more accessible JAPAN: Transreport has launched an online tool to make it easier for anyone with assistance requirements to request support at Hankyu Railway's 87 stations. The commuter operator runs trains serving the Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe areas. Passenger Assistance Web is designed to be user-friendly for people ...

Assistance tool aims to make Japanese railways more accessible https://www.railwaygazette.com/passenger/assistance-tool-aims-to-make-japanese-railways-more-accessible/68720.article

Coventry prepares for Very Light Rail demonstration A project which aims to develop a more affordable alternative to traditional tramways is taking its next major step. Andrew Grantham reports from the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre.

Coventry prepares for Very Light Rail demonstration https://www.railwaygazette.com/uk/coventry-prepares-for-very-light-rail-demonstration/68764.article

Urban transport industry news round-up This week's round-up of news from the urban transport sector.

Urban transport industry news round-up https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/urban-transport-industry-news-round-up/68751.article

France: Regions refine their rolling stock strategies As the competitive tendering of French regional passenger services becomes established, the various régions are pursuing different rolling stock strategies. Jérémie Anne investigates.

France: Regions refine their rolling stock strategies https://www.railwaygazette.com/in-depth/france-regions-refine-their-rolling-stock-strategies/68714.article

Croydon tram control system to be replaced UK: Transport for London is to call tenders in July for a contract to replace the control system on the Croydon tram network. The existing London Trams control system has two parts. The current Tram Management System at Therapia Lane depot was deployed in 2014, while ...

Croydon tram control system to be replaced https://www.railwaygazette.com/light-rail-and-tram/croydon-tram-control-system-to-be-replaced/68750.article

Medellín’s ‘Metro de la 80’ makes progress COLOMBIA: Siemens Mobility has selected Spanish company GMV to supply service planning and vehicle location technology for the Metro de la 80 light rail project in Medellín.

Medellín’s ‘Metro de la 80’ makes progress https://www.railwaygazette.com/light-rail-and-tram/medellins-metro-de-la-80-makes-progress/68694.article

Light rail: France's modern role models No fewer than 28 cities in France have built modern light rail networks in the 40 years since Nantes turned the tide on post-war car-centricity. With 115 km of new line now under construction and 276 vehicles on order, the outlook remains bright, even if political headwinds are starting to ...

Light rail: France's modern role models https://www.railwaygazette.com/long-reads/light-rail-frances-modern-role-models/68726.article

Mobility-as-a-Service: navigating the post-hype reality Advances in technology, particularly data analytics, are transforming Mobility as a Service from a failed experiment into a more pragmatic and sustainable real-time travel companion.

Mobility-as-a-Service: navigating the post-hype reality https://www.railwaygazette.com/long-reads/mobility-as-a-service-navigating-the-post-hype-reality/68713.article

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France: SERM promises a suburban rail revolution Recent legislation has paved the way for the development of high-performing multimodal transport networks in 24 French conurbations, centred around rail as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Reinhard Christeller explains.

France: SERM promises a suburban rail revolution https://www.railwaygazette.com/in-depth/france-serm-promises-a-suburban-rail-revolution/68682.article

San Miguel selects Manila metro Line 7 operator in knowledge transfer partnership PHILIPPINES: Metro Line 7 concessionaire SMC MRT-7 Corp signed a 150bn won, 10-year contract with South Korea's national operator Korail on April 22 for the operation and maintenance of Manila metro Line 7.

San Miguel selects Manila metro Line 7 operator in knowledge transfer partnership https://www.railwaygazette.com/metros/san-miguel-selects-manila-metro-line-7-operator-in-knowledge-transfer-partnership/68741.article

Multimodality: Carrying parcels on tram tracks Using autonomous pods to transport parcel shipments and other goods on existing tram infrastructure could help to mitigate the traffic jams caused by growing volumes of delivery vehicles, suggests Fragile CEO Lukas Kauer.

Multimodality: Carrying parcels on tram tracks https://www.railwaygazette.com/long-reads/multimodality-carrying-parcels-on-tram-tracks/68711.article

Urban transport industry news round-up This week's round-up of news from the urban transport sector.

Urban transport industry news round-up https://www.railwaygazette.com/urban-transport-industry-news-round-up/68707.article

Wien pilots parcel delivery by tram passengers AUSTRIA: The city of Wien and municipal operator Wiener Linien have launched the Öffi-Packerl trial that will see passengers transport parcels on selected tram routes in the north of the city. Running until the end of May, Öffi-Packerl is intended to reduce traffic caused by parcel ...

Wien pilots parcel delivery by tram passengers https://www.railwaygazette.com/light-rail-and-tram/wien-pilots-parcel-delivery-by-tram-passengers/68723.article

Amtrak takes helm of New York Penn rebuild USA: The Trump administration has stripped New York MTA of its role in redeveloping New York Penn Station, leaving the federal government in charge through the Department of Transportation and Amtrak.

Amtrak takes helm of New York Penn rebuild https://www.railwaygazette.com/infrastructure/amtrak-takes-helm-of-new-york-penn-rebuild/68724.article

Roma transport enhanced ahead of Pope’s funeral ITALY: Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, national railway FS Group is to increase passenger services to Roma between April 23 and 27, while city transport operator ATAC is preparing to handle large numbers of visitors. There will be extra high speed and ...

Roma transport enhanced ahead of Pope’s funeral https://www.railwaygazette.com/passenger/roma-transport-enhanced-ahead-of-popes-funeral/68698.article

Early morning launch for Liège tram services BELGIUM: The Liège tramway has opened to passengers, with the first commercial service leaving Liège-Expo at 04.22 on April 28. The launch followed a formal inauguration ceremony on April 25. A public festival to celebrate the opening of the line is scheduled for May 10. ...

Early morning launch for Liège tram services https://www.railwaygazette.com/light-rail-and-tram/early-morning-launch-for-liege-tram-services/68717.article

Procurement of £1·6bn Manchester Metrolink O&M contract begins after in-house operation rejected UK: Transport for Greater Manchester has launched the process of appointing the next operating and maintenance contractor for the Metrolink light rail network, after the Great Manchester Combined Authority's Bee Network transport committee opted for a revised franchising model rather than taking operations in-house.

Procurement of £1·6bn Manchester Metrolink O&M contract begins after in-house operation rejected https://www.railwaygazette.com/light-rail-and-tram/procurement-of-16bn-manchester-metrolink-oandm-contract-begins-after-in-house-operation-rejected/68706.article