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Light Rail news roundup 17th November 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Dogs on trams in the West Midlands, Edinburgh Trams provide a boost for Poppy Appeal,...
Nov 17, 20233 min read
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UKTram appoints high-profile Chair
A highly experienced transport executive has been appointed as the new Chair of the organisation representing the country’s light rail...
Nov 17, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 10th November 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Networks pay tribute to armed services over Remembrance weekend, new trains pass power...
Nov 10, 20234 min read
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UKTram helping to lead integrated transport debate
UKTram is to play a key role in the promotion of integrated public transport solutions, with the organisation’s Managing Director joining...
Nov 10, 20231 min read
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Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle tested on revolutionary track for first time
The pioneering Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project has achieved a major milestone with successful running of the vehicle on its test...
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 3rd November 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Extra trams at peak times in the West Midlands, comedy performances on trams in...
Nov 3, 20234 min read
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UKTram welcomes new members
As work on ambitious plans for a new Metro system in Cardiff and surrounding areas gathers pace, Transport for Wales is among the latest...
Nov 3, 20232 min read
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Head of Operations Vacancy – First Tram Operations
A vacancy has arisen at Tram Operations Limited (TOL) for the position of Head of Operations. This is an excellent opportunity, reporting...
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 27th October 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Essential engineering works in Nottingham, Sheffield and Edinburgh, industry event at...
Oct 27, 20234 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 20th October 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Awards for West Midlands Metro, Midland Metro Alliance and Edinburgh Trams, student...
Oct 20, 20233 min read
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Meetings hear of networks rising to challenges
The challenges and successes experienced by networks across the UK and Ireland have been highlighted by light rail professionals during...
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 13th October 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Rock ‘n’ Roll star announcement on Manchester Metrolink, fare evasion campaign earns an...
Oct 13, 20233 min read
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Get ‘OnTrack’ with the news from UKTram and LRSSB
The autumn edition of the UKTram and LRSSB newsletter, OnTrack, is now available to download, and inside you will find all the latest...
Oct 10, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 6th October 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Top tram accolade for West Midlands Metro, Edinburgh adds to its awards collection, a...
Oct 6, 20233 min read
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UKTram welcomes PM’s commitment to light rail
Light rail leaders have welcomed a pledge by the Prime Minister to support the expansion of the sector in the UK. During the Conservative...
Oct 5, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 29th September 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midlands Metro launches new social media channel, penalty fares rise on Manchester...
Sep 29, 20234 min read
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Project celebrates breakthrough in driver fatigue detection
A wearable device that’s been designed to detect the onset of fatigue in tram drivers has delivered remarkable results in independent...
Sep 29, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 22nd September 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Parking enforcement extended at tram park and ride sites in Nottingham, successful...
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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Summit highlights success on key light rail targets
UKTram’s mission to support the growth of light rail in the UK remains on track to deliver a major boost for the sector and the...
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 15th September 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Launch of passenger services to Wolverhampton station, training for fire service on new...
Sep 15, 20232 min read
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