Tram

Hyundai Rotem has submitted a bid for Warsaw’s new tram project, signaling its ambition to expand in Europe’s urban rail market and strengthen its position through advanced and cost-effective transport solutions.

Yellow Rail secured a major contract to refurbish bogies and brake systems on 12 Croydon trams, ensuring reliable performance and extending service life for one of London’s key light rail networks.

Keolis Besançon Mobilités has unveiled the first Alstom Citadis in Besançon at its depot. The five-section low-floor tram has already arrived and will undergo testing throughout the summer.

Alstom delivered its first state-of-the-art metro train to Turin on July 3, 2025, advancing the city’s Line 1 expansion and modernization efforts with enhanced technology and improved passenger comfort.

Amsterdam confirmed GVB will continue operating its metro, tram, bus, and ferry services under a new contract focused on growth and sustainability.

In June, Škoda Group completed the delivery of 22 ForCity Smart 40T trams to public transport operator PMDP in Plzeň, enabling the city to fully phase out its high-floor Tatra trams.

Colas Rail UK has completed construction of the Coventry CVLR test track, delivering a greener and faster light rail solution for small and medium-sized cities in the UK.

Saskatchewan has increased its short-line rail infrastructure funding to $1 million in 2024, representing an 88% boost aimed at supporting trade, rural growth, and export-driven transport.

Bozankaya signed a contract with Polish company Medcom to supply silicon carbide (SiC)-based traction systems for trams heading to Europe and metro trains for Istanbul.

The first tram from Turkish manufacturer Bozankaya has arrived in Belgrade under a $72 million contract signed with the city transport operator in 2024.

Berlin is actively testing its new Stadler-built U-Bahn trains as part of the city’s metro modernization, with ten units undergoing trials before they begin passenger service in 2026 on lines U5 through U9.

Prague launched passenger service trials for the new Škoda 52T tram on June 17, 2025, using Line 12, which was chosen for its ideal urban landscape and operational length.