#Brussels' old-school #trams have got a much needed clean! (Good job, @stibmivb )

Ticketless #trams travel coming soon to #EdinburghTrams with the introduction of tap on / tap off payment by contactless bank card, including a maximum fare cap – finally integrated with #LothianBuses to allow proper #multimodal journeys.

(#TransportForEdinburgh travel passes (aka “Ridacards”) still offer the best value for very frequent travellers.)

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-trams-new-contactless-tap-on-tap-off-fare-system-to-be-introduced-within-weeks-5083240

Can't wait for the new rail line under Melbourne's CBD to open, it's much needed. I keep boarding Elizabeth Street trams headed for the hospital precinct & Melbourne Uni which are absolutely packed, even in the middle of the day (I'm on one now). The new line should take away some of that traffic.

#Trams #Canberra
https://events.humanitix.com/behind-the-scenes-tour-of-the-light-rail-depot-with-transport-canberra-and-cota-act

Citynerd does Tram Town!

#Naarm #Melbourne #Trams
https://youtu.be/oUqavm7KhGg?si=AWjO6wpnJQYiO0zP

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two trams arrived together at Alexandra Parade, and I—
I took the one less travelled by,
And that has made all the difference.

I like this parade of palm trees along the 59 tram route in Essendon. Very picturesque. #tram #trams #Melbourne

Today's historic photo of the day: Y1 class tram no 613 running in a cavalcade of historic #trams to celebrate the handover of Wattle Park from the tramways to the MMBW, approaches the Alamein Line train/tram level crossing as the cantilevered booms lower for an Alamein line train near Riversdale station in Riversdale Road, Camberwell, Vic, November 24 1991.

Greater Manchester’s Starling Bank Bike Hire scheme is set to add 300 new e-bikes, with over half the fleet being electric by summer 2025. This upgrade supports the city's goal for 1 million more sustainable journeys by 2040. Twelve Cycle Hubs have been rebranded, offering secure bike parking near public transport. By the end of March, 130km of segregated walking, wheeling, and cycling routes will be completed, with 176km planned by 2027. The bike hire scheme, currently in #Manchester, #Salford, and #Trafford, will expand to new locations and integrate with the Bee Network’s fare system. Dame Sarah Storey and Mayor Andy Burnham highlighted these steps to improve cycling access, safety, and integration with other #transport modes, including the future possibility of bike carriage on #trams.
https://news.tfgm.com/press-releases/b79e2e42-307c-4bc9-a42c-6b715b9f5344/three-hundred-new-e-bikes-to-be-added-to-starling-bank-bike-hire-scheme-as-mayor-andy-burnham-and-active-travel-commissioner-dame-sarah-storey-set-out-vision-to-boost-cycling-in-city-region

Starting 30th March 2025, two new "Anderson Express" bus routes will launch in #HongKong. Route 19 (Anderson – Diamond Hill circular) connects Anderson and Diamond Hill with over 50 other routes at the #Kowloon Bay interchange, offering $4.2 transfer discounts. Operating from 5:30 am to 12:30 am, the route will use zero-emission electric buses.

Route 600 (Anderson – Central) will operate during peak hours, offering a direct, fast connection between Anderson and Central via the Eastern Cross-Harbour Tunnel. It offers a $12.6 fare with transfer options at key interchanges, providing swift access to Hong Kong Island.

Both routes are eco-friendly, using electric #buses, and feature various transfer discounts with minibuses and #trams. #KMB aims to enhance travel options and promote green #transport, supporting the development of the Anderson area as an eco-friendly community.
https://www.kmb.hk/news_detail.html?id=1124&year=2025

Ok, so I know PRT (personal rapid transit) is considered a "gadget bahn" or whatever, but I really really like the idea of fully and completely pedestrianizing all roads (including residentials streets) with the exception of a bike lane, and PRT to get to you to the next tram/train station.

Like, if you're disabled, pregnant, tired, whatever, you can just get in a very small train car on rails that fits up to 5 people, and it takes you like 3 blocks to the tram station that will then take you to your next destination. I love the idea of PRT for the last mile, for people who can't/don't want to walk, bike, scooter, or rollerblade. Like, what if it's raining and your hair is on point and you forgot your umbrella at work? What if you broke your leg? What if you have a power wheelchair, but it's not charged, and you just need to get to the Albert Heijn a couple blocks away and back for some ingredient you forgot for dinner?

I know there's only a few instances of PRT around the world, but I really think that we should get cars out of residential areas entirely and just have several PRT cars that service your neighborhood. If there's like 4-5 and they all services like a 1-1.5km area, you'll never be waiting more than a few minutes, because they only ever do a few blocks, so they can only ever be a few blocks away.

If they were planned right, they could like, properly line up with trams and metros to reduce any requirement for walking at all.

Imagine getting rid of cars entirely on the streets. Imagine if we also had a few reserved for ambulance crews too?! It could be so great.

A trial allowing #dogs on #trams has been launched after a public consultation in South #Yorkshire, where 75% of over 10,600 respondents supported the change. From 21 March, dogs will be allowed to travel on trams, following existing policies on buses and trains. Each passenger can bring one well-behaved dog on #Supertram. The trial's outcome will decide if the rule becomes permanent.
https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/en-gb/news/a79c357e-d5fb-4a11-a97c-3abbf6b4fe5d

#Alstom will supply Strasbourg with 27 new-generation Citadis trams, enhancing the fleet of the Compagnie des Transports Strasbourgeois (CTS) from 2026. This order is part of an 8-year framework agreement worth up to €250 million, following an initial order of 12 #trams. The new trams, designed to replace aging #Eurotrams, feature 100% low-floor access, improved passenger comfort, and enhanced safety measures, including acoustic signals for visually and hearing-impaired passengers. They are energy-efficient, reducing consumption by 25% compared to current models, and are 95% recyclable. Manufactured across ten Alstom sites in #France, these trams benefit from extensive global experience, having transported over 10 billion passengers since 2000. Frédéric Wiscart, President of Alstom France, expressed gratitude for the continued trust from the Eurométropole de Strasbourg and CTS in delivering sustainable mobility solutions.
https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2025/3/alstom-supply-strasbourg-27-additional-trams

Alstom has been chosen to supply new Citadis trams for the Le Havre Seine Métropole tram network in #France. The four-year agreement includes a minimum order of eight trams, which will reduce energy consumption by 25% compared to existing models. Deliveries are expected in 2027, coinciding with the launch of the new line C.

These 33-metre trams will accommodate 206 passengers and feature fully glazed doors for enhanced comfort and safety. They comply with accessibility regulations, offering low-floor access, improved seating, and facilities for passengers with reduced mobility. Additional features include air conditioning, dynamic passenger information systems, and video protection.

Manufactured across ten #Alstom sites in France, the eco-designed #trams are 95% recyclable and aim for a 16% reduction in maintenance needs over their 30-year lifespan. Alstom's Citadis portfolio has a proven track record, with over 3,000 trams in operation worldwide.
https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2025/3/alstom-supply-new-trams-le-havre-france

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗮𝗴, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺

Een grote stroomstoring zorgt voor problemen in Den Haag. Op sociale media melden inwoners van de stad dat onder meer in Scheveningen en het centrum de stroom is uitgevallen. Trams staan stil, ook zijn er meerdere meldingen van liftopsluitingen.

https://www.rtl.nl/nieuws/binnenland/artikel/5499915/stroomstoring-den-haag-trams