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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


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


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


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


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


Light Rail news roundup 14th October 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Customers have their say on dogs on trams in Manchester, industrial action in the West...
Oct 14, 20224 min read


October On Track Newsletter Packed with UKTram and LRSSB Updates
The latest issue of OnTrack, featuring all the latest news from UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board, is now available to...
Oct 12, 20221 min read


Engineering Group welcomes new OLE training plan
A “hugely beneficial” plan to develop a training package on overhead line equipment (OLE) has been welcomed by members of the UKTram...
Oct 10, 20222 min read


Light Rail news roundup 7th October 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Tram manager to sleep rough for charity, arrests on Manchester Metrolink, industrial...
Oct 7, 20223 min read


Strategy scoops Vision of the Year accolade
A bold and ambitious strategy for the future of light rail in the UK has been hailed as the ‘Vision of the Year’ at a prestigious...
Oct 6, 20221 min read


Light Rail news roundup 30th September 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Award for Edinburgh Trams engineer, Goose Fair returns to Nottingham, timetable...
Sep 30, 20224 min read


Strategy on track for sector award
A bold and ambitious strategy aimed at securing a sustainable future for light rail in the UK is in the running for a prestigious...
Sep 30, 20221 min read


Latest light rail technology on show in Berlin
The organisation representing the UK’s light rail sector has been strengthening links with colleagues from across the world during a...
Sep 29, 20221 min read


Light Rail news roundup 23rd September 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Fare changes in Blackpool and a post-pandemic ticket offer in Edinburgh, a new Docklands...
Sep 23, 20224 min read


Successful summit sees sector updated on landmark projects
A high-profile event in Manchester has seen sector professionals meet to discuss progress on a host of vital projects that aim to drive...
Sep 22, 20222 min read


Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
A deep sadness hangs over the nation following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and all at UKTram would like to extend...
Sep 9, 20221 min read


Light Rail news roundup 2nd September 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Luas launches safety campaign, funding settlement for Transport for London and the first...
Sep 2, 20222 min read


Digital solutions driving down light rail costs
The benefits of using digital software applications to manage light rail assets and projects are to be put under the spotlight during an...
Sep 2, 20222 min read


Light Rail news roundup 26th August 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Tram to join pride celebrations in Manchester, classical music in Edinburgh, timetable...
Aug 26, 20223 min read


Light Rail news roundup 19th August 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Industrial action in Sheffield, a special travel offer on Tyne and Wear Metro for the...
Aug 19, 20222 min read
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