THE INTERNATIONAL LIGHT RAIL MAGAZINE www.lrta.org www.tramnews.net JUNE 2014 NO. 918 TRAM-TRAIN: CREATING MULTI-MODAL MODELS Case studies from Germany, France and the UK Alstom takeover on the horizon? Edinburgh Trams launch date given Elections dampen French tram plans ISSN 1460-8324 £4.10 Paris T5 & T7 Melbourne 06 Two very different Rebuilding a complex forms of light rail tram interchange 9 771460 832036 Local knowledge Global vision From Sydney to Salford, our light rail professionals understand the business of developing, operating and maintaining a light rail system. What’s more, we know how to successfully integrate it with the wider transport network Combining local knowledge with international technology, we’re accomplished at delivering light rail projects around the world To find out more call0203 077 7900 232 / JUNE 2014 www.tramnews.net . www.lrta.org www.ghd.com CONTENTS The official journal of the Light Rail Transit Association JUNE 2014 Vol. 77 No. 918 www.tramnews.net EDITORIAL EDITOR Simon Johnston Tel: +44 (0)1733 367601 E-mail:
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