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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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