Tramways and Urban Transit June 2021

INSIDE THE JUNE ISSUE:

LA: ‘IT IS OUR DUTY TO GO FARELESS’
Outgoing LA Metro CEO Phil Washington updates TAUT on his vision for fareless travel.

REIMAGINING THE OOSTLIJN
Maarten van Bremen describes the ten-year renovation of Amsterdam’s first metro line.

FLEET REPLACEMENT IN WARSAW
Witold Urbanowicz concludes his two-part survey of current and planned public transport investments in the Polish capital.

SYSTEMS FACTFILE: PORTLAND
With two key milestones in 2021, TAUT revisits the US pioneer that has influenced and inspired cities around the world.

CLASSIC TRAMS: KOLKATA
Mike Russell explores West Bengal’s new tramway-related cultural park.

HEADLINES

Mexico City Metro collapse kills 26;
UK Mayoral elections offer new hope for mass transit investment;
Paris opens tramline T9;
US supports Brazilian urban rail development;
Melbourne shortlists two manufacturers for major fleet renewal plans;
Czech cities trial tram safety app.

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