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Light Rail news roundup 13th January 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midlands Metro helps customers with the cost-of-living crisis, new overhead lines...
Jan 13, 20233 min read
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New Year message from James Hammett, Managing Director of UKTram
The past year has seen the light rail sector rise to numerous challenges, but in 2023 colleagues can look to the future with fresh...
Jan 4, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 22nd December 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Police patrols in Manchester, free Hogmanay trams in Edinburgh, flood damage in Tyne and...
Dec 22, 20223 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 16th December 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Career opportunities in the West Midlands, travel tips from NET, tram services impacted...
Dec 16, 20224 min read
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Group plans for the unexpected
Managing unexpected malfunctions of critical tramway infrastructure or equipment is to be the subject of a series of best practice...
Dec 16, 20222 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 8th December 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Festive celebrations in Nottingham, Santa specials in Edinburgh, late night Luas...
Dec 9, 20223 min read
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Working group plans to help operators tackle rising costs
The organisation representing UK light rail is set to co-ordinate efforts to mitigate the impact of rising costs across the sector....
Dec 8, 20221 min read
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Magazine puts light rail strategy in the spotlight
A leading trade publication has highlighted the work being done by UKTram to drive the growth of light rail and the challenges currently...
Dec 6, 20221 min read
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Engineers highlight track maintenance challenges
The management and repair of track faults proved to be one of the key topics of debate at a recent meeting of light rail engineers from...
Dec 5, 20222 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 2nd December 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Transport for Greater Manchester aims to tackle gender-based violence on public...
Dec 2, 20222 min read
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Changes to UKTram Board of Directors
Two new directors have been elected to the UKTram board during the organisation’s annual general meeting on Thursday, December 1....
Dec 2, 20221 min read
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International event recognises women working in light rail
UKTram has been strengthening links with the wider international transport sector at a major event in the Far East where the role of...
Nov 30, 20221 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 25th November 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Edinburgh and Nottingham systems plan for the festive season, tram customers in...
Nov 25, 20224 min read
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Career Opportunities at West Midlands Metro
Midland Metro Limited, the Operator of West Midlands Metro is looking to recruit the following roles: Rolling Stock Manager – £59,000 –...
Nov 24, 20221 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 11th November 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Shuttle driver organises military vehicle parade in Stourbridge, free travel for...
Nov 11, 20223 min read
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Light rail re-think set to transform urban connectivity
A fresh approach to the way light rail is defined has the potential to transform connectivity in small and medium-sized UK cities. That’s...
Nov 8, 20222 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 4th November 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Spooky signs in Nottingham, rugby fans urged to take the tram in Edinburgh, a track...
Nov 4, 20223 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 28th October 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Timetable changes in Blackpool, late night trams for ‘spooktacular’ event in Edinburgh,...
Oct 28, 20224 min read
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Light Rail HR professionals invited to youth employment event
Light rail colleagues are being invited to an event aimed at helping HR professionals to understand how to best support, attract and...
Oct 28, 20221 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 21st October 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – VLR plans in Stoke, Rugby offers in Edinburgh, public ownership for Sheffield Supertram,...
Oct 21, 20223 min read
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