The global trend towards the development of urban public transport is underscored by the debut and entry into service of new tram models in 2024.
International manufacturers continue to place emphasis on further development of energy-saving technologies, weight reduction and automation. Innovations are driven by large orders.
China: A prototype of the train designed for a maximum speed of 250 km/h is expected to be ready by the end of the year. No further technical specifications were disclosed
China: Last week, the train, named Starlight Yanzhao, transported its first passengers from Beijing to Chengde.
China: The eight-car train in the form of China’s national symbol, a giant panda, has been rolled out in Chongqing. The vehicle is scheduled for launch in the second half-year.
China: Two six-coach trainsets are to take a series of tests at the Dalian plant in China before shipment to the customer planned for October.
China: The full-scale 1.1 t unit has reached the speed in seven seconds on a new one km long test line in the Hubei Province. Future plans aim for the vehicle to hit 800 km/h.
China: The Hydrogen Spring is operating on a 300 m track in Changchun. The local CRRC facility overhauled and converted a 200 series tram, built by Nippon Sharyo in 1941, to produce this advanced vehicle.
China: According to Astana’s passenger operator City Transportation Systems, these units will arrive in the capital of Kazakhstan by June, with the remaining 17 vehicles scheduled for delivery before year-end.
