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Trams extending both ways in Tampere
Trams extending both ways in Tampere

Tampere continues to invest in its new tram network and decided both expand not only the network itself but also the fleet of Škoda Smart Artic X34 trams.

Disputes over additional trams for Helsinki
Disputes over additional trams for Helsinki

Review of Škoda Transtech disputes in the Helsinki operator Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne's tender for 63 new trams, with an option for up to 120 additional vehicles, and maintenance for a period of 30 years.

Fabric made from recycled  fishing nets connects tram cars
Fabric made from recycled fishing nets connects tram cars

The HÜBNER Group is using a bellows in a tram in Kassel for the first time, which contains the fabric innovation HÜBNER EcoTex with material made from completely recycled nylon from fishing nets and sustainable raw materials. 

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Re-Compact - the Lazzerini's 100% recycled seat
Re-Compact - the Lazzerini's 100% recycled seat

A seat made entirely from recycled plastic offering a tangible example of circular innovation applied to transport design, this is the new project of Lazzerini.

Seibu introduces Class L00 people mover
Seibu introduces Class L00 people mover

The private railway Seibu Tetsudō (Seibu Railway) introduced new Class L00 people mover for Seibu Yamaguchi Line in Saitama prefecture.

Sōtetsu introduces Class 13000 EMU
Sōtetsu introduces Class 13000 EMU

The private railway Sagami Tetsudō (also known as Sōtetsu) introduced new Class 13000 EMU.

TMH will supply 15 metro cars to Minsk
TMH will supply 15 metro cars to Minsk

Metrovagonmash (MVM) and Minsk Metro signed a contract on 25 February 2026 for the supply of 15 new "Minsk-2024" cars (Models 81-765.7/766.7). 

New DLR trains returning to service by late summer
New DLR trains returning to service by late summer

CAF and TfL engineers are introducing a series of improvements to make sure the trains return safely and reliably.

The "short TINA" is coming to the rails in Halle (Saale)
The "short TINA" is coming to the rails in Halle (Saale)

The anticipation for the new TINA trams is given a very concrete starting signal on 19 February 2026: at an event at the HAVAG depot on Freiimfelder Straße, Saxony-Anhalt's Minister of Infrastructure Lydia Hüskens symbolically handed over the commissioning permit for the first MGT M tram ("short TINA") to Hallesche Verkehrs-AG (HAVAG), a company belonging to the Stadtwerke Halle Group.

Final phase of testing for new South Wales tram-trains
Final phase of testing for new South Wales tram-trains

New tram-trains that will revolutionise transport in South Wales are now in their final phase of testing before being introduced into service on some of the Core Valleys Lines this spring.

TINA bogies modifications to reduce vibrations
TINA bogies modifications to reduce vibrations

After problems with vibrations of TINA trams in Darmstadt (and Basel), Stadler is evaluating technical modifications to the bogies and preparing batch modifications.

Tram washing for Zürcher Verkehrsverbund
Tram washing for Zürcher Verkehrsverbund

With the support of Mitsubishi Electric and the engineering firm ATINA, German machine manufacturer BHB Waschanlagen Vertriebs GmbH has built a new tram washing system, designed to help save resources for Zürich’s public transport operator, Zürcher Verkehrsverbund.
 

15 more trams for Kraków
15 more trams for Kraków

On 3 February 2026, Kraków has ordered 15 more fully low-floor trams from PESA Bydgoszcz.

OPTIO CBTC for Helsinki
OPTIO CBTC for Helsinki

On 27 January 2026, it was announced that Metropolitan Area Transport, Helsinki City Transport, and Länsimetro, the entities that own, manage and operate the Helsinki metro, confirmed awarding a contract to CAF for the modernisation of the entire signalling infrastructure using the CBTC system developed by CAF, called OPTIO.

PESA takes over HeiterBlick
PESA takes over HeiterBlick

In late December 2025, PESA signed an investment agreement to acquire 100 % of the shares in the German tram manufacturer HeiterBlick, based in Leipzig.

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