Tramways & Urban Transit - Your window into the lightrail world
Stay at the cutting edge with Mainspring's range of light rail and urban transit associated publications. Leading the way for the LRT market is 'Tramways and Urban Transport '(TAUT). TAUT is the world’s leading monthly publication dedicated entirely to the development and promotion of more efficient urban transport solutions.
Established over 85 years ago, the magazine is published on behalf of the Light Rail Transit Association and is circulated to the organisation’s global membership base and at news outlets around the world.
Read by senior transport professionals and campaigners alike, Tramways & Urban Transit is well-known and respected as a publication that not only reports the news, but also helps to shape the debate for improved public transport.
Tramways & Urban Transit INSIDE ISSUE #1042 – October
Innotrans Preview - Read our guide on what to look out for in light rail innovation
Size isn't everything - Explore why this is especially true of Gorzów in Poland
Australian Update - Learn about all the lastest updates in our comprehensive round-up
Poland's growth - Get the lowdown about the planned new lines
Worldwide review - All the latest news in the LRT world in one place.
and much much more....
With a 12 month digital edition costing from just £53, there has never been a better time to access the must-read for all light rail professionals across the globe.
Explore a sample of our monthly content
Every month, 'Tramways & Urban Transit' produces some exceptional editorial, discussion and informative articles on LRT systems from across the globe. Why not explore a sample of the work that we create and publish and see for yourself why we are trusted by operators, manufacturers and light rail professionals from across the world to share, promote and inform our audience about the fascinating world of LRT.
September's TAUT includes a special article written with the input of industry specialists - SYSTRA. Within the article, the distance between the system being proposed and being completed is discussed as well as the benefits which arise from its installation.
Explore the full article below...
'Tramways & Urban Transit' is proud to be the media partner of many key industry events around the globe...
The Global Light Rail Awards - London 2025
'Tramways & Urban Transit' is proud to, once again, be the sponsor of the Global Light Rail Awards as it enters its 19th year.
Join us as we recognise, celebrate and share the excellence within Light Rail as companies, systems and operators from across the world gather at this unique and industry recognised event.
Details for this event are still being finalised. Further information and booking links will be updated shortly.
Date: 1 October 2025
Location: The Bloomsbury Ballroom, London
Event Duration: 6pm - 1am
Dress code: Black Tie
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With 84 years’ publishing experience within the sector, TAUT is THE magazine to best reach key decision-makers across the light rail and urban transit sector.
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