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Communications commitment from new Chair of Engineering Group
Establishing a continuous dialogue with engineering experts from across light rail is among the top priorities for the new chair of a key...
Sep 13, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 8th September 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – eScooter ban in Blackpool, a milestone for Authority to Work’ (ATW) system in Edinburgh,...
Sep 8, 20233 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 1st September 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Patronage records broken in Edinburgh, driver familiarisation underway on West Midlands...
Sep 1, 20233 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 25th August 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – The Stourbridge Shuttle celebrates passenger milestone, engineering works in Edinburgh,...
Aug 25, 20234 min read
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Historic tramways focus on enhancing safety
The light rail heritage sector has been praised for its willingness to engage with regulators on enhancing safety processes and risk...
Aug 25, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 18th August 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Luas customers invited to be tourists in their own city, extra trams for concerts in...
Aug 18, 20232 min read
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Last few tickets for Light Rail Summit
Just a handful of free tickets remain for one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the light rail calendar. Attracting senior...
Aug 18, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 11th August 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Tram ticket offer for football fans in Blackpool, customers in Edinburgh reminded of...
Aug 11, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 4th August 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Dog trials on West Midlands Metro, engineering works in Nottingham and Dublin, and a...
Aug 4, 20233 min read
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Blackpool showcases innovative safety system
A demonstration of the latest obstacle detection and avoidance technology has been staged for light rail professionals during a recent...
Aug 4, 20231 min read
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Applications open for the role of UKTram Chair
Applications are now open for the role of Chair of the UKTram Board, and the light rail sector’s representative body is looking for a...
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 28th July 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midlands Metro celebrates games legacy, Tyne & Wear Metro warns of trespass...
Jul 28, 20233 min read
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Packed programme of speakers for Light Rail Summit
Light rail professionals are being urged to book now or miss out on a place at a high-profile event featuring presentations by key...
Jul 28, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 21st July 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – All night trams in Edinburgh for the festival season, milestone for Metro extension...
Jul 21, 20233 min read
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UKTram support for Net Zero innovation project
A pioneering initiative aimed at driving innovation and economic growth by supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the...
Jul 21, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 17th July 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – enforcement action extended to more park and ride sites in Nottingham, a police...
Jul 17, 20233 min read
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Event highlights funding opportunities for light rail innovators
Firms operating in the light rail sector have the opportunity to find out how to access funding for projects driving innovation in the...
Jul 17, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 7th July 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Tramway heritage celebrated in the West Midlands, first tests of new train in Tyne and...
Jul 7, 20233 min read
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Challenges and opportunities discussed in talks with Minister
Talks this week with the government minister responsible for light rail have seen UKTram highlight challenges faced by the sector while...
Jul 7, 20231 min read
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UKTram outlines plans for 2023/24
The organisation representing the UK light rail sector has set out its priorities for the next 12 months, including working with members...
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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