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Light Rail News Roundup, April 25th, 2025
Edinburgh prepares for launch of ‘Tap on, Tap off’ payment system, procurement process for Metrolink operating and maintenance contract, West Midlands Metro offers discount for hospital staff and patients and NET resumes normal service following maintenance works.

UKTram
5 days ago4 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, April 11th, 2025
Plans for new pedestrian bridge spanning tram lines in Bury, West Midlands Metro launches Easter competition, BBC report on the Coventry VLR project, maintenance works in Edinburgh, Luas career opportunities and historical horse trams return for the 2025 season.

UKTram
Apr 114 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, April 5th, 2025
Progress on sector-wide light rail training and development, Blackpool Transport summer timetable, temporary changes to Dupertram, and more.

UKTram
Apr 56 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, March 7th, 2025
Supertram introduces bodycams, West Midlands patronage bounces back, fare increase in Edinburgh, voice of Tyne & Wear Metro revealed...

UKTram
Mar 74 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, February 28, 2025
Ticket machines operational on West Midlands Metro, NET closes its travel centre, tram track replacement in Manchester...

UKTram
Feb 283 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, February 7, 2025
Rising customer satisfaction on WMM, consultation on dogs on trams in Sheffield, clean energy for Manchester Metrolink...

UKTram
Feb 74 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, January 31, 2025
Edinburgh Trams on track for more awards, updated safety guidance in Nottingham, annual savings on fares in Manchester...

UKTram
Jan 313 min read
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UKTram campaigns for the reintroduction of parliamentary bill
Light rail leaders pledge to step up campaign for a change in the law that will allow young people to volunteer on heritage tramways

UKTram
Jan 301 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, January 24, 2025
Storm Eowyn disruption warning in Edinburgh and Tyne & Wear Metro, ‘acts of kindness’ raise cash for charity in Nottingham...

UKTram
Jan 243 min read
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Light Rail News Round-up, January 17, 2025
Record-breaking achievements for Edinburgh Trams, financial recovery for NET, exciting community engagement from West Midlands Metro...

UKTram
Jan 173 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, January 10, 2025
Edinburgh Trams promotes trips to theatre, plans for a major revamp of DLR station, essential works in Nottingham...

UKTram
Jan 103 min read
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Light Rail Roundup November 18, 2024
MP visits shuttle depot, NET highlights fare evasion among young people, Halloween fun at Crich Tramway Village and...

UKTram
Oct 18, 20243 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup October 4, 2024
KeolisAmey awarded new DLR franchise, West Midlands tram named after volunteer, rail replacement works in Manchester....

UKTram
Oct 4, 20243 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup September 6, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midlands Metro drivers aiming for championship success in Frankfurt, Edinburgh...

UKTram
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup August 23, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Musical soundtrack for West Midlands Metro, appointment boosts resilience and security in N

UKTram
Aug 23, 20244 min read
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