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Book now or miss out on a place at the 2022 Light Rail Summit
Just a few places remain available for light rail professionals planning to take part in a high-profile event that aims to highlight both...
Jul 29, 20221 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 22nd July 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Successful launch of Edgbaston extension, tram named after community heroes in...
Jul 22, 20223 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 15th July 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Services to Edgbaston all set to launch this weekend, Luas fights vandalism, engineering...
Jul 15, 20223 min read
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Praise for strategy at light rail conference
A bold strategy aimed at driving the growth of light rail has been well received by delegates at a high-profile event for sector...
Jul 15, 20222 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 8th July 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Live jazz on West Midlands Metro, tram season ticket for Nottingham Forest fans,...
Jul 8, 20224 min read
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Latest On Track Newsletter Packed with UKTram and LRSSB Updates
Welcome to the latest issue of OnTrack, featuring all the latest news from UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board. Details...
Jul 8, 20221 min read
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Strategy sets out benefits of light rail
A bold and ambitious strategy aimed at securing a sustainable future for light rail in England, Scotland and Wales has been welcomed by...
Jul 6, 20222 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 1st July 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Crich Tramway Village to resume services, schoolchildren given special access to NET...
Jul 1, 20224 min read
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Operators to share best practice on tackling anti-social behaviour
Light rail operators from across the UK, together with colleagues from Dublin, are joining forces to look at ways of tackling anti-social...
Jul 1, 20221 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 24th June 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – A European award for a talented tram manager in Nottingham, industrial action in Croydon...
Jun 24, 20222 min read
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Funding boost for light rail
The organisation responsible for light rail safety in the UK is all set to press ahead with its vital work thanks to continued government...
Jun 21, 20222 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 17th June 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Records set in Manchester as music fans flock to the city and Edinburgh Trams also...
Jun 17, 20223 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 10th June 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Services resume in the West Midlands, a new tram wrap in Edinburgh, Jubilee tree...
Jun 10, 20223 min read
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New chair in place as engineering group backs research project
Light Rail engineers have welcomed the new chairman of an influential working group. Ian Hale, Infrastructure Manager at London Trams was...
Jun 10, 20221 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 1st June 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Blackpool and Nottingham, an update on services from...
Jun 1, 20223 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 27th May 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – winning ideas from Tyne & Wear young inventors, more frequent services in Blackpool,...
May 27, 20223 min read
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Retirement tribute to Heritage Group chairman
One of the leading advocates for preserving light rail’s rich heritage is standing down from his role as chairman of a high-profile forum...
May 25, 20222 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 20th May 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Superheroes in Tyne & Wear, family fun in Edinburgh, new park and ride spaces for...
May 20, 20223 min read
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Expansion of biometric technology trials
Volunteers from tram networks across the country have joined a pioneering project that’s using biometric monitoring technology to further...
May 18, 20221 min read
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Patronage recovering but challenges ahead for light rail
Light rail systems around the UK are continuing to rebuild patronage following the coronavirus pandemic, but fresh challenges are now...
May 17, 20221 min read
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