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West Midlands Metro Engineering Expansions Interface Manager Vacancy
West Midlands Metro is your ticket to an exciting career in the heart of England’s thriving West Midlands region. We are the driving...
Feb 26, 20242 min read


Light Rail news roundup 23rd February 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Successful fare evasion crackdowns in Manchester and Nottingham, Patronage figures...
Feb 23, 20243 min read


Engineers highlight benefits of asset mapping and track condition monitoring
The merits of employing infrastructure mapping alongside condition monitoring to improve asset management and performance on UK tramways...
Feb 23, 20241 min read


Light Rail news roundup 16th February 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Romance on trams in Edinburgh, services suspended in Sheffield due to rail break, track...
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Skyefall Project may benefit from rail technology tested by UKTram
An innovative project aimed at improving a vital transport route in the Highlands of Scotland has come under the spotlight during a...
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Light Rail news roundup 9th February 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Another milestone reached in the expansion of West Midlands Metro, further changes to...
Feb 9, 20243 min read


Order marks ‘revolution’ in VLR development
A recent deal that will lead to trials of new lightweight passenger trains has been welcomed by a recently established very light rail...
Feb 8, 20241 min read


Head of Operations Vacancy at 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...
Feb 7, 20242 min read


Secondment scheme planned for talented tram professionals
A new initiative promises to deliver a major career boost for the rising stars of light rail. More than half of UK networks have already...
Feb 2, 20241 min read


Light Rail news roundup 26th January 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Bike trials on Manchester Metrolink, LRSSB appoints high-profile Chair, completion of...
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Light Rail news roundup 19th January 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Offer for UKTram members, popular tram ticket for rugby fans in Edinburgh, services...
Jan 19, 20243 min read


Magazine puts Centre of Excellence in the spotlight
The vital work being done by UKTram to remove the barriers to the future expansion of light rail in the UK has been highlighted in the...
Jan 19, 20241 min read


Light Rail news roundup 12th January 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Landmark year ahead for the LRSSB, Metro support for culture in Wolverhampton, fun for...
Jan 12, 20243 min read


Summit set to return to Birmingham venue
Light rail professionals are being urged to ‘save the date’ for a high-profile annual event that’s set to return to Birmingham later this...
Jan 12, 20241 min read


Operators highlight bodycam benefits
Body-worn cameras are making a significant contribution to enhancing security on UK tramways, sector professionals have reported. Worn by...
Jan 12, 20241 min read


Light Rail news roundup 5th January 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – More frequent tram services in Manchester, special ticket offers in Manchester,...
Jan 5, 20243 min read


New Year promises fresh opportunities for light rail
With recent commitments to investment in regional transport infrastructure, 2024 promises to be a pivotal year for light rail believes...
Jan 3, 20242 min read


Light Rail news roundup 22nd December 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Edinburgh Trams set to score with special rugby tickets, Lioness recognised with tram...
Dec 22, 20233 min read


Heritage tramways report successful season
The UK’s preserved tramways have enjoyed a busy year as the custodians of the country’s rich light rail heritage continue their...
Dec 19, 20231 min read


Light Rail news roundup 15th December 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Christmas jumpers raise cash for charity in Edinburgh, motorists targeted in campaign to...
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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