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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...
Jan 17, 20253 min read


Webinar - Beyond the tracks: what’s the cost of true urban regeneration?
Join the Egis in the UK team on Tuesday, 28 January at 13:00 (GMT) for ‘Beyond the tracks: what’s the cost of true urban regeneration?’.
Jan 15, 20251 min read


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...
Jan 10, 20253 min read


2024 UKTram Wrapped - Light Rail's Bright Future with UKTram
As celebrate the New Year, we reflect on a fantastic 2024 filled with milestones, innovation and collaboration.
Dec 31, 20244 min read


Light Rail News Roundup, December 20, 2024
Networks get into the festive spirit with carols on trams in Sheffield, Christmas fundraiser by staff at Edinburgh Trams...
Dec 20, 20244 min read


Light Rail News Roundup, December 14th, 2024
Light Rail news this week – board appointments announced, Edinburgh Trams team gets festive for charity, positive public support for NET...
Dec 14, 20244 min read


Light Rail News Roundup, December 6, 2024
Seasonal services in Nottingham, free trams in Edinburgh for Hogmanay, another busy week ahead for Metrolink...
Dec 6, 20243 min read


Workshop focus on operational systems obsolescence
Learn about the latest best practice workshop for members of the
UKTram Engineering Group.
Nov 28, 20241 min read


Light Rail News Roundup, November 22, 2024
Supertram staff raise thousands in memory of a colleague, extra trams in Edinburgh, busy weekend ahead for Manchester Metrolink...
Nov 22, 20243 min read


Seminar Highlights Sustainability Benefits of Light Rail
Seminar highlights sustainability benefits of Light Rail...
Nov 22, 20241 min read


Light Rail News Roundup November 15, 2024
Environmental Award for NET announced, seasonal celebrations underway in Edinburgh, Safer Travel in West Midlands...
Nov 15, 20243 min read


Call for new Non-Executive Directors ahead of AGM
As part of UKTram’s continued development, vision and growth, the organisation is looking to appoint two Non-Executive Directors.
Nov 14, 20241 min read


Light Rail News Roundup November 8, 2024
In this week's light rail round-up – Networks across the country pay tributes, Rita Ora becomes voice of metrolink...
Nov 8, 20243 min read


Successful first meeting with Minister
We look forward to helping shape the government’s ambitions for the integrated transport networks of the future...
Nov 7, 20241 min read


Research in the spotlight during recent Centre of Excellence meeting
An academic from the University of Huddersfield has updated light rail experts on their Railway Research to Support Sustainable Mobility.
Oct 31, 20241 min read


Light Rail News Roundup October 25, 2024
Tram named after Nottingham fashion designer, winter timetable in Blackpool, Edinburgh Trams steps up support for rugby fans...
Oct 25, 20243 min read


Light Rail Roundup November 18, 2024
MP visits shuttle depot, NET highlights fare evasion among young people, Halloween fun at Crich Tramway Village and...
Oct 18, 20243 min read


Light Rail News Round-up October 11, 2024
Success for Edinburgh Trams, Nexus, and long-serving Metro team member, busy weekend for Manchester Metrolink, and LRSSB's new guidance...
Oct 11, 20243 min read


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


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...
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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