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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Atm defends its trams: "They are safe, breakdowns decreased by 13 percent in a year"

ATMs CEO reassures the public about tram safety following a series of incidents, stating there has been a 13% decrease in breakdowns over the past year.

Mar 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Shocking campaign in Prague. The transport company painted the score 0:1 on trams after the death of a schoolgirl

Following the tragic death of a schoolgirl, Prague's transport company initiated a provocative campaign by painting a score of 0:1 on trams.

Mar 19 • 14:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tram: The 'L. Vouliagmenis', 'Zappeio', and 'Syntagma' stops are in operation from today

The tram stops 'L. Vouliagmenis', 'Zappeio', and 'Syntagma' are operational again starting today, March 19, 2026.

Mar 19 • 09:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Tram Drives for the First Time on Helsinki's Giant Bridge: 'Smile on their Faces'

A historic moment was celebrated in Helsinki as trams officially began operating on the city's significant new bridge.

Mar 17 • 14:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Smoke from a Tram, It is the Fifth Incident. Salvini: "Now We Need Reflection"

Matteo Salvini calls for an assessment of the public transport system in Milan following a series of incidents involving trams, including derailments and a fire.

Mar 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Trams will start operating on Finland's longest bridge

Trams will begin trial runs on Finland's longest bridge, the Kruunuvuorensilta, starting March 17.

Mar 16 • 14:40 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

A New Spring for the Tram

Swedish urban planning is seeing a revival of tram systems, marking the largest expansion in decades as cities prioritize sustainable transport solutions.

Mar 16 • 13:11 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

An update allows traveling in North Estonia by train, bus, and tram with one ticket

Starting Monday, North Estonia introduces a unified travel ticket for trains, county buses, and trams in Tallinn and Harjumaa, enabling unlimited travel within selected zones.

Mar 16 • 10:14 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Collision between two trams on Prenestina street: ten injured taken to hospital

A collision between two trams in Rome resulted in ten injuries, prompting hospitalizations.

Mar 16 • 08:59 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Atm, the unions now request a new maintenance plan

Unions are demanding a new extraordinary maintenance plan from Atm following a series of recent accidents involving trams in Milan.

Mar 13 • 05:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Trams are testing a new track before the opening of the Dvorecký Bridge

Trams are undergoing tests on a new route leading to the Dvorecký Bridge, which is preparing for its official opening.

Mar 12 • 13:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Cities will exchange worn-out trams. "Quality and technological leap"

Polish cities are modernizing their tram fleets with new vehicles to improve quality and technology, supported by significant government funding.

Mar 11 • 17:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

No more snacks, noisy phone calls, and inappropriate behavior. Unruly passengers in trams will be disciplined by preventive officers

Preventive officers will be deployed to control unruly behavior in trams, forbidding snacks, loud phone calls, and other disruptions.

Mar 11 • 07:57 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Two Trams Derailing in 9 Days: Drama, Deaths and Now the Bolt

In Milan, a tram derailed again due to a loose bolt, raising concerns about safety and maintenance following a previous tram accident a week earlier.

Mar 9 • 05:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Construction Sites in Schwabing-West: Trams Must Be Detoured

Tram passengers in western Schwabing will face diversions starting from March 9 due to infrastructure upgrades by the Munich City Utilities.

Mar 8 • 15:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ticket Inspectors Can Still Detain Ticketless Passengers in Tampere

In Tampere, ticket inspectors are permitted to remove passengers traveling without tickets from trams or buses using allowed methods following a clarification of guidelines during a joint meeting with the city.

Mar 5 • 17:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTO ⟩ A car turned in front of a tram in Tallinn, traffic is disrupted

A traffic accident involving a Volkswagen and a tram in Tallinn led to temporary disruptions in tram service.

Mar 5 • 08:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ticketless passenger can leave the tram without paying - Keijo, 65, was outraged

A new policy in Tampere, Finland allows ticketless passengers to exit trams and buses without being stopped by inspectors, which has sparked outrage among some residents.

Mar 3 • 17:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Repair of trams involved in an accident will cost 700,000 euros

The repair of trams that were involved in an accident in Lubja curve is estimated to cost about 700,000 euros and take 6-8 months.

Mar 3 • 07:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 12: Press conference in Tallinn with Raudsepp, Solman, Jesse, Järvan

The Tallinn City Government will hold a press conference featuring several city officials discussing social welfare services and tramline upgrades.

Mar 3 • 07:36 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Another six months without trams, discontent grows in the city center

In Milan, residents express frustration over a six-month suspension of tram services in the city center, complicating transportation for many.

Mar 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The investigation by Milan's prosecutors focuses on the braking system

Investigators in Milan are examining the automatic braking system of a tram that derailed and caused two deaths and around 50 injuries.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

They are sustainable and bidirectional means. On board wireless systems and 10 cameras

The bidirectional Tramlink, involved in an accident yesterday, features advanced technologies for public transport including wireless systems, ten cameras, and enhanced passenger comfort.

Feb 28 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Serious tram accident in Milan

A serious tram accident occurred in Milan, raising concerns about public transportation safety.

Feb 28 • 01:15 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Tram derails in Milan

A tram has derailed in Milan, causing disruption in the public transport system.

Feb 27 • 18:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Strike for the 3rd anniversary of the Tempi tragedy on Saturday: How Metro, Trams, buses, trains, trolleybuses, suburban trains will operate

Public transportation in Greece will experience significant disruptions due to a strike commemorating the third anniversary of the Tempi train tragedy.

Feb 27 • 14:06 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

After the tramway renewal, Tallinn will lose the Lubja stop

Tallinn is set to lose the Lubja tram stop as part of essential renovation works to replace old tracks near the city center, affecting traffic from March 7 to May 31.

Feb 27 • 09:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Strike in Munich: Which Subways, Buses, and Trams Are Still Running

A major strike has begun in Munich, affecting public transportation services amid ongoing labor disputes.

Feb 27 • 07:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Strike in Munich: These U-Bahns, Buses, and Trams Are Still Running

A public transport strike in Munich, called by the Verdi union, is affecting U-Bahn, bus, and tram services in the city as part of a labor conflict in Bavarian cities.

Feb 27 • 07:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

After years of construction: The first trams finally roll on the West Tangent

The first section of the West Tangent tram line in Munich, which has been under construction for two years, is officially opened with a maiden journey and a public celebration.

Feb 26 • 15:14 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Freezing Rain Causes Serious Problems for Tallinn's Tram Traffic

Freezing rain has disrupted tram traffic in Tallinn, with all trams currently offline due to difficult weather conditions.

Feb 26 • 13:40 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Icy rain caused serious problems in Tallinn's tram traffic

Icy rain severely disrupted tram traffic in Tallinn, leading to all trams being halted and public transportation affected.

Feb 26 • 13:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tallinn Trams Switch to Free Schedule Due to Ice Rain

Trams in Tallinn switched to a free schedule on Thursday afternoon due to ice rain, affecting public transportation in the city.

Feb 26 • 11:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Photos: The legendary double-decker trams are coming to an end. After more than 160 years

The iconic double-decker trams in Czechia are set to retire after more than 160 years of service.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Have you noticed this detail in trams?

The article discusses a seating design feature in newer trams in Helsinki, which enhances passenger comfort by placing seats in a staggered formation.

Feb 26 • 10:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Five people injured in Tallinn after collision of two trams

A collision between two trams in southeastern Tallinn left five people injured and disrupted traffic for over an hour.

Feb 25 • 11:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ One tram collided with another in Tallinn, there are casualties

A tram collision in Tallinn has resulted in halted services on lines 2 and 4 due to casualties.

Feb 25 • 08:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

150 Years of Trams in Munich: Into the Anniversary Year in the Historic Tram

The Munich transport authority (MVG) celebrates the 150th anniversary of the city's tram system, highlighting its importance in urban transport.

Feb 24 • 16:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Construction of the Vantaa tram is progressing rapidly, but trams and the depot are still missing

Construction of the Vantaa light rail is underway, but significant portions including trams and the depot are still lacking due to legal appeals.

Feb 23 • 17:26 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Kyiv authorities say when trolleybuses and trams, suspended for over a month, will resume operations

Kyiv authorities have announced the potential resumption of trolleybus and tram services, currently suspended for over 40 days, contingent on a stable electricity supply following recent Russian strikes.

Feb 23 • 07:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Construction of the tram line near the Museum has progressed to the next phase. The lower part of Vinohradská will face several restrictions this year, including for drivers

The tram line construction near the Museum in Prague is advancing to a new phase, imposing traffic restrictions on Vinohradská Street this year.

Feb 13 • 08:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Santa Teresa trams stop for four days during Carnival; service only operates on Sunday, with restrictions

The Santa Teresa tram service in Rio de Janeiro will be suspended for most of the Carnival period due to block parades, operating only on Sunday with restrictions.

Feb 11 • 09:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Narva offers tram connection to Narva-Jõesuu

Narva's new urban plan provides for a tramway to improve public transport to Narva-Jõesuu.

Feb 11 • 06:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Munich: Strike at subway, tram and bus: What is halted, what is still running?

Public transportation in Munich faced major disruptions due to a full-day warning strike called by the Verdi union amid ongoing wage negotiations, affecting subways, trams, and bus services.

Feb 10 • 17:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Freezing Precipitation Halts Trams. Cities' Methods to Combat Winter

This article discusses how freezing conditions in Poland have affected tram and bus services and the various strategies employed by cities to mitigate ice-related disruptions.

Feb 9 • 16:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Toomas Toomsalu ⟩ A fairy tale about a fast tram

Toomas Toomsalu discusses the arguments surrounding the construction of the Liivalaia tram line, focusing on the comfort and speed of trams.

Feb 9 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The End of an Era. Historic Trams in Alexandria Will Stop Operating Due to Modernization

Historic trams in Alexandria are set to cease operations as part of a modernization effort.

Feb 9 • 08:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Milan's 'Lukewarm' Olympic Eve: Only Italian in Trams and Duomo

As the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics approach, the excitement varies greatly across the city, with bustling tourist areas filled with Olympic spirit while nearby districts remain surprisingly quiet.

Feb 5 • 11:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Trams have arrived in Zagreb. And the network? Here’s when it last expanded, back when the 'Cats' were new

Zagreb has received new low-floor trams, with ongoing discussions about the expansion of tram lines and their current operational routes.

Feb 5 • 11:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Vydūnas Sadauskas. The Capital of Traffic Jams: Why Vilnius Became the Most Expensive Parking Lot in Europe?

Vilnius has become the worst city in Europe for traffic congestion among cities under 800,000 residents, lacking vital transportation infrastructure such as trams or metro systems.

Feb 4 • 08:54 UTC

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