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THE INTERNATIONAL LIGHT RAIL MAGAZINE HEADLINES l Chicago welcomes first new L-train cars l Manchester agrees second city route l Siemens Avenio to debut in Den Haag ENGAGING COMMUNITIES: MAXIMISING LRt’s reach Tranvía de Murcia: 16-page review OHLE examined: LRT contracts: Why synthetic How revised ropes should procurement 75 replace traditional strategies can metallic cables cut tram costs JANUARY 2012 No. 889 1937–2012 WWW . LRTA . ORG l WWW . TRAMNEWS . NET £3.65 Global expertise for light rail Pöyry is a global consulting and engineering company dedicated to balanced sustainability and responsible business. Pöyry has around 7000 experts and a local office network in about 50 countries. We provide comprehensive design, engineering and supervision services for urban transport systems. Project experience from around the world enables us to deliver best practice solutions. Local presence and understanding help us to tailor our services to project specifics. Experience from all projects phases ensures practicality and quality from day one. Countries and places of our light rail and metro work include Brazil: Sao Paulo Poland: Krakow, Warsaw Denmark: Copenhagen Portugal: Porto Finland: Helsinki Romania: Arad, Bucharest Germany: Cologne, Frankfurt (M), Russia: Krasnodar, Perm, St. Petersburg Halberstadt, Mainz Switzerland: Basle, Lugano, Zurich Greece: Athens Thailand: Bangkok Kazakhstan: Astana Ukraine: Kyiv, Lviv Netherlands: Amsterdam, The Hague Venezuela: Maracaibo, Valencia Norway: Bergen, Oslo Vietnam: Hanoi Contact us at [email protected] www.poyry.com Contents The official journal of the Light Rail Transit Association 4 News 4 JANUARY 2012 Vol. 75 No. 889 Den Haag to debut Siemens Avenio; Hasselt – Maastricht www.tramnews.net line receives final approval; three shortlisted for Ottawa EDITORIAL LRT; First Bombardier L-Train enters service in Chicago; Editor: Simon Johnston Alstom/Transmash sign up for St Petersburg express Tel: +44 (0)1832 281131 E-mail: [email protected] tramway; Manchester agrees second city centre route. Eaglethorpe Barns, Warmington, Peterborough PE8 6TJ, UK. UK procurement strategies under review Associate Editor: Tony Streeter 10 E-mail: [email protected] Terry Walker from the LRTA External Relations Worldwide Editor: Michael Taplin Group examines how cost savings can be achieved and Flat 1, 10 Hope Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6EA, UK. efficiency improved through revised contracts. 15 E-mail: [email protected] 15 Engaging communities worldwide News Editor: John Symons Promoting light rail usage and its green credentials are 17 Whitmore Avenue, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs ST9 0LW, UK. important to drive ridership in our major cities – TAUT E-mail: [email protected] looks a range of initatives from Berlin to Chicago. Contributor: Neil Pulling Systems Factfile: Potsdam Design: Debbie Nolan 19 In a city central to European history, Potsdam’s long- Production: Carla Corrado Tel: +44 (0)1832 281134 E-mail: [email protected] established tramway has undergone many changes in recent years – Neil Pulling reports. 19 Worldwide Contributors: Aare Olander, Nikolai Semyonov, Sergei Tarkhov (CIS), Mike Russell, Norman Bartlett, 24 OHLE: Benefits of synthetic cables Thomas Wagner, Pedro Costa, Richard Felski, Jordi Ibanez (Europe), Mark Chesney from MALICO explains why insulated Yoshiri Nogi (Japan), Anthony Bailey, Ian Hammond, Paul Nicholson polyester ropes should be the first choice for tramway (Australia), Vic Simons, Charles Lietwiler, Steve Morgan, Tom Swinney, Julian Wolinsky (North America). and trolleybus overhead lines. LRTA Website and Diary: Brian Lomas 27 Worldwide Review E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Fortaleza’s EUR247m metro plan to prepare for the Commercial Manager: Vicky Binley 2014 World Cup; Aarhus line approved; Paris introduces Tel: +44 (0)1832 281132 E-mail: [email protected] automatic metro operation; Saarbrücken opens latest 36 Advertising Manager: Andy Adams extension; Dutch transport goes entirely smartcard. Tel: +44 (0)1832 281135 E-mail: [email protected] 34 Letters Eaglethorpe Barns, Warmington, Peterborough PE8 6TJ, UK. Does the cost-contained Besançon tramway project Publisher: Howard Johnston really show the way for future light rail development? Tramways & Urban Transit is jointly published by the LRTA and LRTA Publishing on the third Friday of each month preceding the cover date. 36 Classic trams: München LRTA MEMBERSHIP (with TAUT subscription) Mike Russell reports from the spectacular celebrations Tramways & Urban Transit is sent free to all paid-up members of the of 150 years of public transport in Bavaria’s capital. Light Rail Transit Association. You are welcome to join the LRTA. SUBSCRIPTIONS: LRTA Membership Secretary (Dept T06), 38 Wolseley Road, Sale M33 7AU, UK. Why light rail’s case is only getting stronger BACK ISSUES: Tel: +44 (0)1406 373070 SIMON JOHNSTON, EDITOR PRINT AND DISTRIBUTION: Warners (Midlands) plc, The Maltings, West Street, Bourne, Lincs PE10 9PH, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1778 391000. As we enter a new year, I stand by the that are driving home the message of LRTA REGISTERED OFFICE: c/o 138 Radnor Avenue, Welling, Kent DA16 2BY. Private company limited by guarantee, No. 5072319 comments I made in the December issue sustainable transport, some from Berlin in England and Wales. (thanks to all of you sent who responses, and one inspired idea from the US. Chairman: Andrew Braddock. Deputy Chairman: Vic Simons we’ll publish a few of them next month) Environmental issues are also central to LRTA PUBLISHING REGISTERED OFFICE: c/o 8 Berwick Place, Welwyn – the ever-changing global economic this month’s special supplement on Tranvía Garden City, Herts AL7 4TU. Private Limited Company, No. 06169422 situation now just means we’re all going de Murcia. Developed by a forward- in England and Wales. to have work that little bit harder to thinking Mayor and local authority, the © LRTA Publishing 2011. make sure we’re delivering light rail as expanded tramway in this south-eastern Articles are submitted on the understanding they may also later be used on our websites or other media. A contribution is accepted on the basis that effectively as possible. Spanish city has already won a global its author is responsible for the opinions expressed in it, and such opinions Money is still there for wise investment award for its marketing initiatives. are not those of LRTA Publishing or the LRTA. All rights reserved. in transport schemes, and sound From the success of a short trial line to a No part of this magazine may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording business cases should still get through the more extensive system in just 22 months, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior approvals process, as concerns broaden let’s hope that Murcia’s exciting plans permission in writing from the copyright owner. Multiple copying of the – populations are rocketing upwards and for a more comprehensive city network contents of the magazine without prior written approval is not permitted. climate change is ever harder to ignore. are realised in the wake of the nation’s THE INTERNATIONAL LIGHT RAIL MAGAZINE HEADLINES And by my count, there are at least worsening economic situation. ● Chicago welcomes fi rst new L-train cars ● Manchester agrees second city route another ten new tram and metro systems In the UK, we await the results of the ● Siemens Avenio to debut in Den Haag to open in 2012, as well as many more Department for Transport’s ‘tram summit’ extensions and fleet renewals. that is bringing together the public and At Genslerstraße stop But as well as looking at new schemes, private sector to seriously address the an Ahrensfelde-bound better integration of existing ones and barriers to further light rail development. Flexity Berlin crosses developments in rolling stock, we all need The UK now has a Transport Minister who ENGAGING COMMUNITIES: MAXIMISING LRT’S REACH a Tatra set heading to recognise the importance of looking firmly believes in the mode, and these Tranvía de Murcia: 16-page review should be exciting times, so let’s hope that OHLE examined: LRT contracts: towards the city centre; after the passengers we have and trying to Why synthetic How revised ropes should procurement 75 replace traditional strategies can metallic cables cut tram costs JANUARY 11 February 2011. encourage more people out of their cars. this is the major step-change in policy 2012 No. 889 1937–2012 WWW. LRTA. ORG ● WWW. TRAMNEWS. NET £3.65 Tony Streeter This issue we’ve looked at a few initiatives we’ve all been waiting for. TAUT_Jan12_Cover.indd 1 28/11/11 20:34:14 www.tramnews.net . www.Irta.org JANUARY 2012 3 News Kochi considers ‘maglev metro’ SIEMENS’ Den Haag DELHI Metro Rail Corporation, in charge of building the el- ORDER SURVIVES APPEAL evated rail system in Kochi, is SIEMENS will supply 40 Avenio 100% low-floor Combino, Siemens has invested heavily in creating considering using maglev tech- trams to Den Haag operator HTM after an appeal lighter weight and more energy-efficient, low noise nology, said Delhi Metro Rail by the unsuccessful bidder CAF was rejected by the components. Although the launch customer was Corporation (DMRC) chairman courts. The 35m double-ended four-section trams planned to be Tel Aviv – with 73m eight-section sets E Sreedharan. with a 2.65m wide steel body will be delivered in – delays in the Israeli capital will see Den Haag as Sreedharan, dubbed ‘Metro 2014-15 in a contract worth more than EUR100m. the debut system for Siemen’s next-generation tram. Man’ in India, told local media The order represents Siemen’s return to marketplace They will be manufactured in Wien, and mounted on 16 November that discussions success after the troubles with its Combino design. on four bogies (three motored), for lower axle loads. with Korean manufacturers have Through extensive research and development Each will accommodate up to 238 passengers, with already been held regarding carried out while modifications were made to the 64 seated.
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    THE INTERNATIONAL LIGHT RAIL MAGAZINE www.lrta.org www.tautonline.com SEPTEMBER 2020 NO. 993 A LIGHTER FUTURE? VLR TO TRIAL IN 2021 Coventry’s vision for affordable, accessible LRT Regulators agree Bombardier takeover Dismay as Sutton extension is ‘paused’ Berlin approves 15-year transport plan Vienna Russia £4.60 A Euro a day to battle Reversing decline one climate change used tram at a time... 2020 Do you know of a project, product or person worthy of recognition on the global stage? LAST CHANCE TO ENTER! SUPPORTED BY ColTram www.lightrailawards.com CONTENTS The official journal of the Light Rail 351 Transit Association SEPTEMBER 2020 Vol. 83 No. 993 www.tautonline.com EDITORIAL EDITOR – Simon Johnston 345 [email protected] ASSOCIATE EDITOr – Tony Streeter [email protected] WORLDWIDE EDITOR – Michael Taplin [email protected] NewS EDITOr – John Symons [email protected] SenIOR CONTRIBUTOR – Neil Pulling WORLDWIDE CONTRIBUTORS Richard Felski, Ed Havens, Andrew Moglestue, Paul Nicholson, Herbert Pence, Mike Russell, Nikolai Semyonov, Alain Senut, Vic Simons, Witold Urbanowicz, Bill Vigrass, Francis Wagner, 364 Thomas Wagner, Philip Webb, Rick Wilson PRODUCTION – Lanna Blyth NEWS 332 SYstems factfile: ulm 351 Tel: +44 (0)1733 367604 EC approves Alstom-Bombardier takeover; How the metre-gauge tramway in a [email protected] Sutton extension paused as TfL crisis bites; southern German city expanded from a DESIGN – Debbie Nolan Further UK emergency funding confirmed; small survivor through popular support. ADVertiSING Berlin announces EUR19bn award for BVG. COMMERCIAL ManageR – Geoff Butler WORLDWIDE REVIEW 356 Tel: +44 (0)1733 367610 Vienna fights climate change 337 Athens opens metro line 3 extension; Cyclone [email protected] Wiener Linien’s Karin Schwarz on how devastates Kolkata network; tramways PUBLISheR – Matt Johnston Austria’s capital is bouncing back from extended in Gdańsk and Szczecin; UK Tramways & Urban Transit lockdown and ‘building back better’.
  • Bombardier Test Project Involves Induction Technology Page 1 of 3

    Bombardier Test Project Involves Induction Technology Page 1 of 3

    Bombardier test project involves induction technology Page 1 of 3 Bombardier test project involves induction technology BY FRANÇOIS SHALOM, THE GAZETTE JANUARY 10, 2013 An artist’s conception of Bombardier’s new electric bus which has its battery recharged through a capacitor under bus stops. MONTREAL — There’s no budget, no timeline, no proven technology, much less shovels in the ground or even a signed contract. But it’s substantially more than an idle dream. Montreal’s Île-Ste-Hélène is scheduled to be the North American test site this year for Bombardier Inc.’s Primove pilot project, a technology that is being tested at four sites in Germany, where the firm’s rail division is based. Primove’s mandate is to develop electric mass-transit propulsion systems, but not the vehicles themselves. Intended to bypass the conventional notion of electric buses and trolley buses powered by cumbersome batteries, Primove rests on an inductive transfer of power from ground-based electrical power sources to very small batteries placed under, not in, the bus. Sensors on the vehicles would store the energy emitted by the electro-magnetic field, but only in small quantities, feeding the bus or trolley sufficiently to reach the next power source a short distance away. The system can charge while the vehicle is in motion or at rest. http://www.montrealgazette.com/story_print.html?id=7803624&sponsor= 2/28/2013 Bombardier test project involves induction technology Page 2 of 3 “You bury power stations capable of charging rapidly, even instantly — we’re talking seconds — so that you don’t need to resort to (lengthier) conventional power boost systems currently on the market” like hybrid and electric vehicles, said Bombardier Transportation spokesperson Marc Laforge.